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It isn't necessary to hire a professional to install or extend low voltage garden lights. You'll need few tools and zero experience to make the necessary modifications in just a few, simple steps... more »

How to Get a Dam Permit

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If you want to create a pond on your property by damming a creek or river that runs through it, you might need to obtain a dam permit. Small dams that create only a minor barrier to water flow are generally not subject to regulation. If you're ... more »

How to Get a Second Season from Ornamental Sweet Potatoes

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Ornamental sweet potato vines grow into cascades of colorful foliage in just a few months and are the perfect way to add a shot of color to containers and garden beds. Most people buy them in spring and ditch the plants in fall, but these pretty ... more »

How to get Free Trees in San Diego and Orange County

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The California Center for Sustainable Energy is giving away up to 10 free trees. Find out how you can get your free trees... more »

How to Get Started Changing and Recreating Your Landscape

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Are you struggling with the same unanswered questions in your landscape? Are you ready for some changes? Unless you're a landscaper by trade, you may not have all the answers and in todays economy, spending your hard earned money on the advice ... more »

How to Heat Your Pool With Solar Energy

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Solar energy is a $300-million-a-year industry. Recognized for home energy savings, it’s also an excellent way to heat your pool. There are a variety of ways to do it, from standard panels to home-made frames. In Canada, solar pool heaters make ... more »

How to Identify the Positive Attributes of Your Property

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Feeling discouraged and uninspired about a property that is in need of a makeover? The following suggestions can help lift the gloom and lead you to the right solution... more »

How to Include Lighting in a Landscape Plan

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During the day, the castle at Disney World stands tall and proud and is easily recognizable from all over the park. At night, the castle changes colors every so often and takes on an otherworldly glow that is awe-inspiring as the backdrop for a ... more »

How to Install a Bat House

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If your property is getting overrun with mosquitoes you should consider inviting some new neighbors into your yard by installing a bat house. Just one little brown bat can eat upwards of 600 mosquitoes per hour. They’ve been given a bad rap over ... more »

How to Install a Catch Basin

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Catch basins generally are built along a street's curb. They serve as a collection reservoir for rainwater and as a gateway to the sewer or storm drain system. If properly installed, catch basins help eliminate foul odors, bugs and mud, ... more »

How to Install a Door Bracket for an Electric Garage Door

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Installing an electric opener for your garage door can make life easier, especially on those cold, snowy or rainy days. At the press of a button, your garage door opens up on its own. Installing an electrical system on your garage door is an easy ... more »

How to Install a Garden Pond Liner

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A liner is necessary to prevent the pond water from seeping into the surrounding soil. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a durable liner material that allows you to create a garden pond in any shape or size. Installing a PVC liner can be done in a ... more »

How to Install a Garden Trellis

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A garden trellis is a great way to add interest to your outdoor space. Trellises add height to your garden, and are great dividers for your garden area. If you want to add climbing vines to your garden, a trellis is a necessity. A climbing vine ... more »

How to Install a Garden Watering System

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A garden watering system can be as elaborate or as simple as desired. Getting the proper amount of water at the right times to the crops or plants is essential to a healthy, prosperous garden. Some of the options can include manual or automatic ... more »

How to Install a Koi Pond

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A Koi pond adds elements of tranquility, nature and beauty to your yard. Koi fish, also known as Nishkigoi, were introduced 2,500 years ago in Eastern Asia and China. Originally, Koi were black, but mutations created color variations which ... more »

How to Install a Lawn Drip System

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Watering your garden down with a garden hose can be cumbersome not to mention environmentally unconscious. An easy and economical fix is installing a drip irrigation system to your shrubs, trees and garden. This project takes a little planning ... more »

How to Install a Temporary Mailbox Without a Post Hole Digger

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If you're in need of a mailbox temporarily (for instance, if you don't have the time to drag out your post-hole digger, or you have plans to move the driveway), then a simple large bucket may do the trick. This may not look fancy, but it's the ... more »

How to Install a Waterfall

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To install a waterfall in a garden, there are three things to consider. First, elevation—for water to fall, you must have a difference in height between the beginning and end of the fall. Second, location--the waterfall must be where there will ... more »

How to Install a Weather Vane

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Install a weather vane doesn't require the services of an engineer or architect. You can do it yourself by following these steps... more »

How to Install a Wind Chime

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A wind chime can carry the charm of beautiful music throughout your surroundings. Even in our fast-paced society today, wind chimes possess the power to soothe. To install your chimes, follow these steps... more »

How to Install a Window in an Existing Garden Shed

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Installing a window in an existing garden shed is an easy way to infuse natural light into a normally dark area. This article describes how to install a window into an already prepared hole in the garden shed wall... more »

How to Install A Wren House

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If you love the beautiful songs of wrens, you can install a wren house to attract them to you yard. The added benefit is that wrens eat insects that will pester you and your garden. Follow these steps to give these birds a home as good as a ... more »

How to Install an Automatic Timer on a Drip Sprinkler

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Installing a timer on an automatic drip sprinkler system is the best way to improve your water usage. A drip irrigation system allows garden plants to receive the right amount of water right to the root system. This produces healthier plants and ... more »

How to Install an Exterior Door

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If you're handy with a hammer and a leveler, installing an exterior door is easier than you'd think. It helps if the pre-existing door has been taken down, allowing you the freedom to just step in with your new door and get to work. It should ... more »

How to Install an Outdoor Ceiling Fixture

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Outdoor lighting makes your home warmer and more appealing as well as adding to its security and safety. Porch lights and lighting for your deck or lanai make a fashion statement and keep your guests and family safer... more »

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