Category : Landscaping & Garden & Landscape : Home & Garden

How To Build a Brick Seat

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Although people use bricks to construct houses and other buildings, you can also use them to build decorative garden seats. Bricks constructed with mortar are durable and waterproof, making them an ideal choice for outdoor seating. Although professional masons make brick seats, your budget may not e

Mowing, Pruning and Weeding

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Mowing, pruning and weeding are regular chores for every landscape. If you're a gardener who doesn't like these chores, the simplest solution for you is to plant less lawn and fewer plants that need pruning and use mulch to deter weeds. But even if you enjoy the work, thoughtful design can

How to Repair Loose Siding

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Loose siding makes a home's exterior vulnerable to moisture and insect damage. The siding needs to be repaired as soon as possible to avoid the creation of a larger problem. If your siding is still relatively new, the problem may be in the underlayment. If the underlayment has rotted, this problem w

How to Find a Live Wire

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Wiring projects in old buildings can be maddening because you cannot be sure what those old-time electricians were thinking. The black wire is supposed to be live and the white neutral, but did the person who originally did the wiring project know that? What if the white wire is wrapped in black tap

Cedar Deck Ideas

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Cedar is a durable and attractive wood for a deck.cedar key stack image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.comCedar is one of the most popular woods used to build a deck. Natural outdoor cedar decks withstand weather elements and deck use with fewer slivers than chemically treated wood. The...

How to Use Chain Link Fence Ties

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While they are not much to look at, many people choose chain link fences because they are durable, inexpensive and easy to install. Chain link fences are made of a chain link fabric that is suspended between terminal posts. In order to give the fabric stability, line posts are installed every 10 fee

Natural Fence Ideas

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When you are choosing a fence for your yard, there are many different options. Choose a natural privacy fence made up of plants rather than a metal, wooden or plastic fence. Many different plants are well suited for a fence or screen. Choose plants that flower or change colors in the fall so that yo

DIY Building a Bar

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Making your own bar allows you to custom fit it to your space, your taste, and your needs. It can also save you money. You'll need at least basic carpentry skills, but even a simple design can look great. Keep your eyes open as you pass by, or frequent, bars and restaurants for design ideas. The