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Category Archives: Outdoors
Constructing a bamboo cane fence
Bamboo cane fences are a cheaper, sturdy, environmentally friendly alternative to wood or barbed wire fences that provide a more natural look to your garden. They offer as much privacy and protection from intruders as its tips might be sharpened … Continue reading
Building a cob home
Cob home is structure-made from a material called cob. It is one of the oldest methods of building low cost homes. The principal construction materials are all environmental-friendly and organic which makes it a good thing in common with rammed-earth … Continue reading
Building a wall block using concrete
Some times when you think you can build a wall block by yourself, think again because it is better to do it with the help of friends rather than doing it alone. It looks like a simple task to work … Continue reading
Posted in Building and Remodeling, Home Improvement, Outdoors, Walls
Building a gate for your porch
The way to preserve your porch and keeping the stray animals or unwanted people out from your home area is by building a fence (something like a protection). That said, it is also known that in good nature without a … Continue reading
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Covering your patio
A patio is where you extend the front portion of your house usually up to 12 feet long and it is single storied. The patio can be fully covered on top of it or without a cover. In order to … Continue reading
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Protecting your plants in Winter
The snow covering your garden maybe is a nice view to look at during the winter but as the temperature drops, the snow, frost and waterlogged soil will become major killers of most of the tender plants or dormant plants. … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Home Improvement, Outdoors, Plants
Laying a Brick Paver Patio
A brick paver patio is a great accent to include in your yard and adds to the aesthetic value to your home. Before you can begin the actual breaking ground on a paver patio, you need a design. The design … Continue reading
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Constructing a Storage Bench
A storage bench can be built easily and will be a useful feature in your home not only providing you with a simple spot to rest but also some storage place where you can place items in and away from … Continue reading
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Building an Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor kitchen is a great addition to your home and provides you with an alternative space in your home to entertain your guests. It invokes a casual and relaxed atmosphere that is such as welcome retreat after a hassling … Continue reading
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Building a Smoke House
A smoke house is traditionally used to prepare and cure meats long before refrigeration was invented. A smokehouse creates flavorful meats and the different types of wood chips used for smoking creates particular flavors. A smokehouse can be built from … Continue reading
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Building A Pergola
Pergolas are outdoor structures that can be stand alone units or structure attached to the sides of the house that provide semi-protection from the elements. You can even add climbing plants or vines that will provide shade. Before you start … Continue reading
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Re-staining Your Deck
Exposed to weather, and usage, your new deck will one day look worn and tired. You will need to maintain it by regularly making sure that the area is clean, as well as stain it to upkeep the luster of … Continue reading
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Installing Deck Stairs
Steps can be built in a number of different ways depending on aesthetic preference, but most municipalities have specific codes that must be taken into consideration. Some terminology that you may encounter when planning and building your deck stairs are … Continue reading
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Waterproofing Your Deck
There is one final step that many builders take before completing the deck. To protect the wood and extend the life of the deck, you will need to coat the deck with water-repellent sealer. This will prevent rotting due to … Continue reading
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Deck – Railings
There are several types of railings that you can choose from when building a deck. Just remember that there are certain local codes that you may have to adhere to, and this applies to railings. Check with the local building … Continue reading
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