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House Cleaning
You don’t need professional house cleaning to make the exterior of your house to look like new. Cleaning houses can be done with oxygen bleach. The house cleaning supplies required are a sprayer, hose, long-handled brush and oxygen bleach. read more... -
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Fire Pit
There are guidelines when you build a fire pit. Fire pits are regulated in many communities. Consider the natural view when planning your outdoor fire pit. Prevailing winds should be considered when placing a fire pit. read more... -
Videos
Lawn Mowers Video
Lawn mowers and lawn tractors are great machines and
the latest models have some features worth checking out. New, fancy
zero turn mowers and four wheel steer mowers can make mowing your lawn
quicker and easier. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com takes you through
some of those new lawn mower features. Riding lawn mowers have come a long way.
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Garden Stepping Stones
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Garden stepping stones can really enhance the beauty of any garden. Inspirational garden stepping stones will help you meditate, if you spend quiet time in your personal garden area. Making garden stepping stones is not too hard, and there are several options. I have homemade garden stepping stones at my home. They are made from paving brick cemented to precast concrete pads. -
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Outdoor Fountains
Outdoor fountains can be found in my backyard. My wife loves our outdoor water fountains, and so do the birds. The outdoor garden fountains I have installed have performed well over time. The key is to purchase the right sized pump for your outdoor fountain. read more... -
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Gas Grills
Gas grills and bbq grills are very popular. I love cooking on my own grill, even in cold weather. Gas grills can be fueled with natural gas or propane. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Some fire codes do not allow gas grills in multi-family housing. read more... -
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Outdoor Handball Court
Outdoor handball court walls can be made from either concrete blocks or poured concrete. Poured concrete may be harder to work with and more expensive. The wall needs to be designed by an engineer because it can blow over easily in high winds. read more...
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Privacy Outdoors
Privacy outdoors is minimal in the backyards of homes at some of the new subdivisions. Privacy can be gained with long lasting building materials for a privacy fence, privacy screen, privacy trellis or a mix. Outdoor living need no longer feel like being a fish in a crystal-clear fishbowl if you go out in your yard. read more... -
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Landscape Design
A landscape design that incorporates rocks, mulch, gravel, plants and inspiring landscape art will minimize your work. Yard work can also be lightened by filling your landscape with rock gardens, and the results will dazzle, too. read more... -
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Edging With Granite Cobblestones
Landscape edging of granite cobblestones will keep grass at bay and make a crisp lawn edging at sidewalks and driveways. Garden edging saves work. Edging of stone will keep your gravel and grass from socializing. read more...
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Arbor
An arbors is a lovely sun shade for dining or relaxing. These garden arbors/patio shades are stylish, simple shade shelters. Building an elegant, yet simple garden arbor will add lots of character to the average patio or backyard. read more... -
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Handicap Ramps
Handicap accessibility for your loved one with special needs requires planning. Handicap ramps should meet the needs of the individual. Building handicap ramps requires a little bit of your high school math. To build a proper ramp for people who are physically challenged, you may want to exceed minimum standards for ramps to make the ramp easier to navigate at your home. read more... -
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Outdoor Rooms Create Extra Living Space
Outdoor rooms create extra living space. Decks, a patio, an outdoor living room, garden rooms - even outdoor kitchens are possible. An outdoor room helps families who've outgrown their homes with additional outdoor living space to enjoy. read more... -
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Hanging Hammocks
Hanging a hammock is simple but requires care. Enjoy the hammock experience by using correct hardware so that it never detaches itself from the trees. Hammock stands can eliminate the need for trees, concrete, hardware and posts. read more... -
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Wire Bird Feeder System vs. Squirrels
The squirrels have been foiled time and again with my wire bird feeder system. A squirrel is inventive, but our bird feeders allow our wild birds to feast in peace. read more...
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Outsmarting Squirrels?
Outsmarting squirrels at bird feeders can be a full time job. Where there's a bird at a birdfeeder, there's a squirrel that will join them. A squirrel proof bird feeder is a challenge. Here are some options others have tried. read more...
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Squirrel Proof Birdfeeders
My squirrel proof birdfeeders stump the squirrels every time. Birds are able to feed in peace. And the squirrels give us quite a show at the bird feeders. read more... -
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Bridges - Planning
Planning bridges is wise before you buy lumber. Consider basics as height, weight requirements, span, water level, and width. Draw up a simple bridge plan and lay out the form with string to determine the location of your beams. read more...
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Bridges - Joist Sizing
Bridges should be sturdy. The greater the bridge span, the larger the joists or beams should be sized. Consider, too, steel beams, which produce a solid bridge design with a short building time. read more...
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Bridges - Building Tips
Bridges can be built by one person in a short time. These tips will walk you through some basics for a bridge in your back yard and the proper timing and order of your bridge construction. read more...
