Special Outdoor Projects

How to Install an Outdoor Gravity Shower

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A shower is a refreshing way to end the day. An indoor shower is not always available when you need a quick cleanup, so an outdoor gravity fed shower is a simple solution. It is especially nice for campers and hunters. There are many different ... more »

How to Install an Outdoor Hanging Light

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Hanging outdoor lights and lanterns can add charming accents to your outdoor lighting scheme. You can easily install these yourself with the below tips... more »

How to Install Bluebird Boxes

By Karen Bridgers

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Bluebirds are adorable little creatures that love to eat insects. Urban sprawl has made it necessary to install bluebird boxes to attract these wonderful birds, who will keep your gardens and homes free of pests. Follow these steps to build one... more »

How to Install Posts in the Water for a Dock or Pier

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Installing posts in the water isn't as crazy as it sounds. When you build a dock, the posts (pilings) need to be installed under the water to keep the dock stable. Aside from hiring a pile driver to install the posts, there are several ways for ... more »

How to Keep Bears Away From Garbage Cans

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If you live in an wildlife-populated area, you know how much bears love to root around in your garbage. You've likely risen many mornings to find your trash strewn about your yard or street. Or, maybe you've caught them sitting contentedly, ... more »

How to Landscape a Courtyard

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Since contractors are used to operating in open, sunny spaces, the courtyard will introduce its own set of landscaping challenges. Landscaping a courtyard means looking at many factors, from light and moisture to patterns of use and structural ... more »

How to Landscape a Mailbox

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Many homeowners like to landscape the area around their mailbox. A mailbox garden should integrate your mailbox into your existing landscape design. Besides being attractive, planting around your mailbox eliminates the need to get into the area ... more »

How to Lay Bricks in Wet Mortar

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Make a firm, secure paving by placing wet-mortared bricks directly over a concrete slab. Start early enough in the day so that you can wet the bricks and allow them to sit for several hours. Wetting them prevents the bricks from absorbing too ... more »

How to Make a Backyard Fish Pond

By mlstevens

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If you're looking at landscaping your backyard or just want an interesting focal point, a fish pond makes a nice addition. While it's hard work to assemble the pond, the sweat and tears do pay off... more »

How to Make a Bentwood Trellis

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Bentwood trellises are traditionally made from green willow saplings but other kinds of freshly cut tree branches will also work for an arched trellis. The branches bend easily when green and freshly cut, then dry and harden into a permanent and ... more »

How to make a cube birdhouse

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If you find many birds near your house, you can make them a cube birdhouse. These are very simple, but require a long period of time... more »

How to Make a Hypertufa Planter

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Hypertufa planters are a lightweight and durable alternative to planters made out of concrete or terra cotta. They have a natural look to enhance landscaped areas and are porous enough that moss and lichens can form quickly on them. They are ... more »

How to Make a Keg Barbeque

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Making a keg barbeque is a good way to recycle an old aluminum or stainless steel beer keg and have something useful to show for it. It makes an excellent covered grill that won't rust and will be an interesting conversation piece in the backyard ... more »

How to Make a Lumber Storage Area

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Any woodworker will tell you that having the right lumber on hand for a project is key. An organized space with everything handy is a great way to get those projects done quickly. Use these steps to learn how to make a lumber storage area in your ... more »

How to Make a Mini Water Garden in a Pot

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A water feature is an attractive focal point in any garden. The showy pond with exquisite water lilies, koi and attractive landscaping takes an expansive garden. But those with tiny gardens or apartment dwellers with just a patio or deck can ... more »

How to Make a Mosaic Sundial

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You can make your own sundial to add to your home's landscaping or garden. Make it into a mosaic, and you'll have a functional piece of art. Here's how you can make a mosaic sundial... more »

How to Make a Peanut Butter Log for Birds

By Michael Motta

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While the various seeds are fine for attracting birds, it's also good to vary their diets by adding fats, especially during the cold winter months. Also, some birds, especially woodpeckers, seem often to prefer fatty foods such as peanut butter ... more »

How to Make A Quick & Easy Decorative Shelf

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Learn how to make a shelf quick and easy, even with little experience with woodworking... more »

How to Make a Rain Chain Water Feature

By Ruby Bayan

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A water feature is an excellent focal point for any type of garden. One that incorporates the Japanese-inspired rain chain, which is considered a "kinetic sculpture," is both attractive and functional. A rain chain water feature is a short and ... more »

How to Make a Seat for a Swing

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You can buy a seat for a swing fairly easily, but manufactured swing seats lack the charm and individuality that a handmade seat provides. If you have a little woodworking skill, you can make your own seat for a swing quickly and easily... more »

How to Make a simple deer feeder from PVC Pipe.

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Build a simple pipe feeder for deer... more »

How to Make a Squirrel Feeder

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As cute and adorable as squirrels are they can be obnoxious when they get into your bird feeder. They're especially known to do this when they're preparing for the winter. You can deter them from doing this if you build them their own squirrel ... more »

How to Make a Stock Pond

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A stock pond is a creation of beauty and a provider (to animals) of the needs dictated by nature. Almost anyone can create this much needed area for entertainment while also solving part of the natural requirements of wildlife. Humans will enjoy ... more »

How to Make a Tree House Safe

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One of the great joys of childhood is having a tree house as a place of play, refuge or meditation. One of the concerns of parents, however, is whether or not the child or children who play in the tree house will be safe inside. Below are some ... more »

How to Make an Easy and Elegant Birdbath

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Bringing birds to your garden is one of the great joys of any gardener. Aside form providing food, providing water is must in creating a wildlife friendly garden. Here is a quick and easy birdbath that looks elegant and can be made from items you ... more »

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