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Install Instructions for a C6 Vararam

Vararam's C6 Snake Charmer is an aftermarket Cold Air Induction system for the Chevrolet C6 Corvette. Conventional Cold Air Induction (CAI) systems channel fresh air from the area in front of the radiator into the throttle body. Vararam's Ram CAI adds a forward-facing scoop in front of the radiator

Your Guide To Solar Deck Lighting

If you have a beautiful deck and you use it frequently, especially at night then you will need to have appropriate lighting on it. You will need lighting for safety reasons and for esthetic appeal as well. One of the best options for your deck is solar deck lighting. This type of lighting does not r

How to Remove Glass From Swimming Pools

The general rule at most pools is there is to be no glassware around the pool because glass has a tendency to break, and since it is clear, it can cause serious harm if it gets into the water. It is nearly impossible to always keep glass away from the pool area, however, especially if you tend to th

Artificial Flowers & Grasses

The artificial plant world offers a great alternative to living green plants. Today, artificial flowers and grasses can be found in a variety of stores and shops. Sometimes, it's very hard to tell the real flowers from the highest-quality silk ones currently on the market. You'll see them everywhere

How to Give a Garden New Dimension

With each New Year, it is time to start planning your garden and preparing to landscape the yard. A garden needs dimension to give it shape and interest. Using plants of different shapes, sizes and ...

How to Decorate Your Backyard with Lighting

There are a variety of things you can do to take your backyard out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary. You can add furniture, carefully manicured lawn ornamentations, and place a fine garden in an offset place. But one of the best, and least expensive ways, to make your backyard spring to li

Pool Deck Design Ideas

The right pool deck can make the swimming area especially attractive.swimming pool image by apeschi from Fotolia.comWhether you're building a swimming pool for your backyard or want to add some finishing touches to an existing outdoor pool, it's a good idea to look at a few design plans...

Southern California Landscaping Ideas

Choose water-wise landscaping in Southern Californiaaloe vera image by Yvonne Bogdanski from Fotolia.comThe southern California landscape varies from coastal climates that are heavily influenced by ocean air, to high deserts where dryness and scorching temperatures predominate. As a...

A Look at What Tree Experts Are and How You Can Find the Best Ones

Arborists will also be able to assist you when it comes to planting trees and in fact these people can also show you which the best trees for a particular location are. This is important as planting the wrong trees in the wrong locations can cause many problems in the future.

Difference Between Motherwort & Siberian Motherwort

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and Siberian motherwort (Leonurus sibiricus) belong the mint family Labiatae. The genus Leonurus translates from Latin as “lion’s tail” and refers to the plant’s shape resembling the tip of the lion’s tail. The species name cardiaca means

The Basics of Free Standing Pergolas

Constructing a free standing pergola implies building a pergola that is not directly fitted to your home by any means. There are people who would very much choose a pergola to be this way for many reasons that could vary from aesthetic reasons to safety purposes. But, no matter what the reason may b

What Type of Outdoor Furniture Wears the Best?

When you look for outdoor furniture, your options typically include metal, wood, plastic or wicker, with a range of accents including cushioned seats and glass tabletops. Each material is designed to withstand the elements to a certain degree, and the best material in terms of durability and wear de

Designing a Backyard Garden

A backyard starts as an empty canvas and grows into a picture of color, life and inspiration under the gardener's touch. Designing a backyard garden takes careful planning and considerable thought about location, vegetation and wildlife. Throwing a few seeds into the ground generates blooms, while a

Vegetable Gardening With Chickens

Chickens are industrious little garden cultivators, sometimes too industrious. They spend their days scratching the soil and pecking for food. A few chickens scratching can help cultivate your soil and keep weed seeds at bay. A lot of chickens scratching results in bare soil with no plants. All it t

How Soon Can You Fertilize New Grass?

New lawns, be they from seed or sod, can be fertilized in one of two methods and often with combination of both. Fertilizer can be applied before the seed sowing or sodding or after germination and basic root establishment a few weeks after planting. The first year feeding regimen for your new grass

How to Prune Wild Grass

Wild grasses, also known as ornamental grasses, are native plants that grow in clumps and can reach up to 3 feet tall. These grasses are used in gardens or landscapes, and can be found in untended lawn areas. Wild grasses can develop a skirt of dead or spend stems, and all the stems can brown during

How to Make a Japanese-Style Water Feature

Building a Japanese-style water feature can add a dramatic accent to your garden. With a few simple elements, you can create your own "tsukubai" or water basin, where, based on Japanese tradition, participants of a tea ceremony must wash their hands before entering the tearoom. Here's how to build a

What Is the Garden Gourmet Backyard Composter?

The Garden Gourmet backyard composter is a compost bin made with recycled and new materials and is manufactured by Scepter Corp. Holding 11 cubic feet of materials, the bin weighs 29 lbs.

Choosing The Suitable Brick Pavers For Your Residence

It is difficult and confusing to buy products today because of the numerous inventions being sold in the market. In order to determine which product is made of high quality materials, consumers must do a ...