Special Outdoor Projects

How to Build a Garden Pond in a Tub

By WebDiva

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If you'd like a garden pond, but don't have space, time or money to build a large in-the-ground pond, start small. A wine or whiskey barrel makes a great pond, or if you have an old cast iron bathtub, that's even better. They attract wildlife ... more »

How to Build a Snow Shelter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A "quinzee," or snow hut, can provide vital warmth and shelter in the snow. It can also be a lot of fun to make... more »

How to Celebrate Earth Day as a Gardener.

By GreenGardenChic

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It is easy being green, especially in the home garden. Make the transformation and ditch the waste... more »

How to Choose a Sawmill

By Kat Yares

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The decision to purchase a sawmill is similar to purchasing a new car. Many factors must be taken into consideration before the final decision is made. It takes time and research to discover the differences between the different types of ... more »

How to Clean a Birdbath

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Make life simpler by choosing a birdbath made of a lightweight material or one with a removable basin or a drain hole. And, remember, the more often you clean a birdbath, the easier cleaning it will be... more »

How to Construct Your Doghouse

By eHow Pets Editor

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You've got a dog and you've got a plan - here's how to put your doghouse together... more »

How to Control Groundwater Runoff

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You can control groundwater runoff to prevent water from seeping into cellars or eroding your home's foundation. Use roof gutters and downspouts to carry water into pipes that divert water away from the foundation and into a dry well pit... more »

How to Create a (Mostly) Self Maintained Water Feature

By rkayne

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Don't have time to baby a pond? Don't want the hassle of moving parts, electricity and daily cleaning? This works great, on a small or large scale... more »

How to Deadhead Flowers

By only1special1

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Deadheading- removing fading blooms- keeps your garden looking tidy, and it encourages many flowers to continue flowering longer... more »

How to Design a Septic System for a Dog Kennel

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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Designing and incorporating a septic system into your dog kennel is a fairly challenging project idea. Before even considering a septic system, though, you need to assess the soil in the kennel area where you are planning to put your septic ... more »

How to Enhance Your Garden With Solar Power

By Dani Fausek

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The flowers and plants are in bloom, but you want to add something extra to make your garden even more perfect. Try enhancing your gardenscape with a little solar power... more »

How to Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Round

By favefive

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An outdoor space is an additional room that a family can enjoy. It is a place where a family can relax and unwind. Here are some tips on how to enjoy your outdoor space all year round... more »

How to Install a Net to Protect From Stray Golf Balls

By Yibbie

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Oh no! Not that guy again! Up to tee? Slicing Jim. This means another broken window in your brand new country club home! With this how-to guide, you will learn how to easily put up a protective net to protect you from those stray golf balls... more »

How to Install a Tap Outside

By keshiamack

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My Article will tell you how to install a outdoor tap. Before you decide where you want the tap, consider what you want to use the tap for, in order to ensure that you have it in an accessible location... more »

How to lay out a 90 deg. Angle with just a measuring tape

By Sue-Z

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Trying to lay out a garden plot, a small shed, a patio or other remodeling project and you need to make a 90 degree angle? You can do it with a measuring tape and a few markers... more »

How to Maintain a Greenhouse

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Greenhouse maintenance is a necessary task when keeping an indoor garden or solarium. Taking care of the structure and its parts results in a greenhouse that will provide years of shelter for plants and flora. Although it is a chore some may not ... more »

How to Maintain a Solar Panel

By Murray Anderson

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Whether a solar panel system is designed to generate heat for our homes or produce electricity, a properly functioning solar panel is an obvious requirement. Luckily, a well-designed and installed solar panel system is durable and simple in ... more »

How to Maintain an Outhouse

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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One of the greatest inventions of modern times is indoor plumbing. We like the convenience of flushing our waste and the accompanying smell away. Unfortunately when we head to the great outdoors this luxury is lost and the outhouse becomes a ... more »

How to Make a Backyard Grass Tennis Court

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Tennis is professionally played on three surfaces; asphalt, clay or grass. While playing on asphalt is easily accomplished by going to your local rec center, playing on grass is quite rare for the casual player. But, with a little effort, you can ... more »

How to Make a Compost Pile

By Sheila Wilkinson

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It's great to feed your plants with recycled items from your own home. You're never going to use those cracked egg shells and coffee grinds anyway, right? Feed your plants and vegetables for free with stuff you'd probably throw away and save ... more »

How to Make a Frisbee Birdbath

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You don't have to spend a lot of money to offer a water refuge to birds in your backyard. You can use items from around the house to create a refreshing bath for birdies. Use a Frisbee to make a birdbath that doesn't take much time or effort but ... more »

How to Make a Mossy Rock

By Willi Galloway

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Large stones, stumps or logs dressed up with a green suit of moss make a great focal point in a shady garden. Moss thrives in damp, cool shade, but it can take a while to establish itself naturally. Luckily, you can step in and speed up the ... more »

How to Make a PVC Banner Frame

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A PVC banner frame is a basic stand that allows banners to stand alone. The banner frame is made to fit any banner. Reuse the frame over and over again. It takes less than one hour to make the PVC banner frame and it lasts for years... more »

How to Make a Tipi Garden

By Jane Smith

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Plant a tipi garden in your backyard. Attract birds, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Enjoy the shade while you play!.. more »

How to Make a Unique Snowman

By RaeWrites

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Just about anyone can make a snowman. It is pretty simple. Stack three progressively smaller mounds of snow and smooth out. From there, a top hot, scarf, carrot stick, buttons and twigs will finish out the typical snowman. A very average, typical ... more »

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