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Alternatives to Lattices for Deck Skirting Under a Porch
Deck skirting not only provides an attractive addition to the base of your deck, it also ensures that your deck doesn’t become a haven in which pests can set up homes. Many deck builders opt for a standard – and inexpensive – lattice work to cover the undersides of their decks; how
Get Superior Landscape Maintenance Solutions at Reasonable Rates
Hiring excellent services offered by the professional landscape contractors is quite beneficial for homeowners and business owners in various ways. In order to enhance the value and beauty of any area, ground maintenance services play ...
Creating a Beautiful Garden Oasis
Gardening is a wonderful hobby that many people enjoy. Most people choose to garden to help bring beauty to their property and add much needed curb appeal. If this is your reason for gardening, you are likely searching for ways to add even more beauty to your outdoor space. Below are a few tips for
Different Types of Water Pipes
Iron pipes tend to rust.water pipes image by DSL from Fotolia.comWater pipes convey treated water to buildings as part of a municipal water system, and also distribute water throughout the building. Water pipes used to be made mainly of iron, but iron rusts, leading to leakages. Rust also...
How to Hang Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture gives you the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in comfort. One disadvantage to using outdoor furniture is water damage to the legs. The way to avoid damage to your wooden outdoor furniture is to hang it from the ceiling joists of your porch, like an old-fashioned porch swing. Usin
Troubleshooting Trex Decking
While Trex composite decking offers a relatively maintenance-free deck surface, there are a few issues that Trex deck owners should be aware of. Trex decking is a composite wood/plastic product made almost entirely from recycled sources and has similar properties to other commercially available comp
Can I Lay Sod Over Fill Dirt?
Installing a new sod lawn is best done over soil that provides a satisfactory growing environment, including fertility, moisture retention and drainage. Construction fill, or "fill soil," quality varies as sometimes it's rich in topsoil and other times its ridden with gravel, debris and clay.
How to Make Your Own Disinfectant: Frugal and Green
Commercial disinfectants can be made with toxic and unhealthy chemicals you would never want around your family. Learn how to make them yourself with common household items. These alternatives are healthier for both your family and your wallet.
How Much Tile is Needed to Tile 138 Square Foot?
From porcelain tile to ceramic, and from glazed, honed, to natural, the material choices available for a do-it-yourself tile project are overwhelming. Thankfully, figuring out the correct square footage amount for a tile job is a simple task. The number of pieces needed for a 138 square foot area is
Top 7 Landscaping Ideas When it Comes to Save Money
Keeping the costs down could be the toughest challenge when it comes to landscaping your garden area, patio or deck. But with effective landscaping tips, you can save a lot of money.
Teak Garden Furniture That's Right For You
Before purchasing your teak garden furniture, you will want to take some time to consider what size options are best for you. Read this article to find out more.
How to Test the Ignition Coil on a 10 HP Kohler
The Kohler 10 horsepower engine has a single ignition coil that creates the electricity or "spark" that allows the fuel mixture in the engine cylinder to ignite. As the engine ages, the coil can start to malfunction, leaving you with an engine that will either run poorly or not start at all. Checkin
Backyard Landscaping Ideas
Backyard Landscaping is really very important as this is a place which is a safe and beautiful. Some of the best backyard landscaping ideas for you include making the yard in a style your own. Try to figure out what some of the things are that are important to your family and try to incorporate thes
Wonderful Garden Design Ideas
Okay, let's get one thing straight; your back yard's is not going to look any better on its own! You need to get out there and give it a hand. Whether you have $50 to spend, or $500, there are so many ways of improving your back yard that you will be stunned at how simple most of them are.
How to Remove Paint From Douglas Firs
The Douglas fir is a coniferous evergreen tree that grows throughout North America, Mexico and parts of Asia. Paint, whether it is the unwanted spray-paint markings of graffiti or an accidental spraying by the city during routine maintenance, sometimes makes its way onto the bark of Douglas firs. It
How to Upholster a Bench Seat
A bench seat at the end of the bed or tucked into the corner of an entryway makes a handy perch for removing shoes or waiting for a significant other to get ready for a night out. The cushion makes it soft enough to sit on, but the flat surface means it can double as a table for a waiting pile of bo
Types of Steel Fence Posts for Barbed Wire
Barbed wire fencing provides security for your property.barbed wire image by lukasz gonerski from Fotolia.comBarbed wire fencing provides a formidable barrier beneficial for a number of reasons. You can keep people off of your property or ensure that prisoners or livestock remain in their...
The Best Shrubs for Privacy Along the Fence in South Texas
Shrubs are an attractive alternative to other forms of privacy screens.lightweight outdoor wooden bamboo privacy fence panel image by Steve Johnson from Fotolia.comSouth Texas has plenty of sunshine, ample rain and a temperate climate that supports a wide range of plant types. To keep...
How to Assemble a 48 Inch Deck on a MTD Riding Mower
Attaching a 48 inch mower deck onto an MTD riding mower is simple. The only complication might be that the mower deck may be too heavy for some people. Two people may be required to lift the deck into position. Other than that, however, the deck will lock into position with little hassle and will al