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Weekend Projects
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Hinged Trellis
A trellis is a great way to add climbing vines to your landscape. But sometimes it isn't feasible to have a permanently installed trellis where...
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Leveling a Lawn
By using either of these two methods, you can raise sunken areas of your lawn and achieve a nice, flat lawn...
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Edging Ideas
Steps For Building Vertical Edging
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Stump Removal
Stumps can be removed using a chemical method, or a physical method. The chemical method involves "rotting out" the stump, while the physical method requires...
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Backyard Pond DIY
We are building a 6'x8' kidney shaped pond. However, you may choose any desired shape or size.
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Quick Tips
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Wallpaper Boarder
Tools:Chosen boarder and wallpaper hanging kitFraming SquareUtility knifeSeam roller
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Tub Spout Turner
Tools:Wooden dowelSoft Cloth
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Fence Posts
Tools:Framing squareMarkerHand Saw (or circular saw)Eye Protection
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Pipe Repairs
Tools:BucketOption 1Piece of a rubber hoseHose clampsScrewdriverOption 2Rubber patchWood splitsClamps (don't over tighten)
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Glue Spreader
Are you looking for a neat way to quickly spread glue on a pretty large surface? Here's a quick tip for you.A notched plastic trowel...
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Concrete Stains
Don't let those grease and oil stains on your concrete floor just sit there. Here's a quick tip for removing them quick and easy.First, you...
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Touch Up Bottle
Any empty (clean and dry) squeeze bottle can be used to store left over paint for touch ups. Set up a drop cloth or use...
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Wiring Outlets
Tools:Screw DriverNeedle nose pliers Optional:Outlet tester (to make sure power is out) or use a lampWire Strippers
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Cardboard Hinges
Usually, a door sticks because it's sagging in the opening and rubbing against the frame, but here are some quick tips for finding the problem...
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Finishing Nails
When driving in small finishing nails and brads, it's almost impossible not to hit your fingers as you make the first few strikes. Next time,...
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