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Raised Beds
If you haven't used some type of raised bed in your garden, you really should consider doing so. I've got several various and assorted kinds of raised beds. When I used to grow vegetables, my vegetable garden consisted of a series of raised beds. This type of bed is good for sun or shade; open space or woodland gardens.
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Screws for Pressure-Treated Wood
The new pressure-treated lumber is corrosive to some screws and fasteners. Here's what you need to know when building with treated wood
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Types of Screws
A simple way to sort through your coffee can full of mixed screws. Hint: Colour-coding helps
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Woodworking and Renovation Terms
Whether you're a first-time homeowner or a novice woodworker, there's an entire language of woodworking terminology you'll come across. Here the terms are defined.
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A Fence Without Posts
There are times when we would love to add a fence to an area of our yard but cringe at the idea of having to tackle our way through the concentration of tree roots.
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Deck Design and Framing Concepts
Part 2 of the deck building series, Deck Design and Framing Concepts focuses on deck construction, using pressure treated wood, and framing the deck understructure.
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ECO-FRIENDLY GARDENING WITH HERBS
By choosing herbs and appropriate garden products, gardeners can promote a healthy, sustainable future.
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Tips for Growing Edible Plants
Many gardeners are trying to save money on grocery budgets by growing Victory Gardens and adding edible plants to their home landscapes, and can try these tips.
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How to Build Concrete and Brick Garden Steps
Construct garden steps by following these simple instructions.
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Bluwood Wood Framing Avoids Termites and Mold
Bluwood is a home construction lumber treated to resist insect damage, wood rot, fungus, and mold. This green building practice was Brad Pitt's choice in New Orleans.
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Build a Deck on a Cement Patio
Give your home's concrete patio a new look by building a wood deck on it. Ideas for adding multi-levels, seating, storage spaces, and hand rails. Provides curb appeal.
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Building a Worm Compost Bin
How to build a worm compost bin. Red wiggler worms eat their body weight or more each day, and create rich worm castings for the garden.
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Composting Equipment
Making compost is a simple process that is not expensive and requires little effort and attention. Desert composting may require a little more care.
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Cribbing, it's not for baby
This article is about vehicle stabilization, not where you put your baby down for a nap :)
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Making Cedar or Alder Planks for Grill or Oven
A small bundle of planks can cost up to $15 at a kitchen store or supermarket, but for the same price you can buy enough aromatic wood to last the season
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Prepare the Home Hardscape for Winter
While barbecuing and lawn mowing are over for this year, there is still time to ensure the proper care and storage of your outdoor landscape before it's too cold.
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Raised Bed Gardening
Raised bed gardening has been shown to produce nearly twice as much as conventional vegetable gardens in less space. Raised bed gardening tips and gardening ideas...
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Rotting Logs
Learn how to take advantage of rotting logs and woodland environments in your garden, from a woodland mollusk.
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Wet Weather Coats
Special nails will help keep outdoor projects secure without having to worry about the effects of water.
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Simple Toys
Ideas for simple toys for grandchildren or step-grandchildren. Remember what you liked to play with when you were young. Many of those toys are still available.
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Using Worms to Compost Waste
The finished product of vermicomposting is a nutrient-rich soil mixture that acts like rocket fuel to plants.
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Battling Bambi
It's difficult for the gardener to appreciate the finer qualities of Bambi while watching one knee-deep in a flower bed, munching away on precious plants. Success and failure in the battle with Bambi, including plants that my herd has not eaten.
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