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How to fix discolored concrete (Eco-friendly)

By dalady

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You may have noticed dark spots or discoloration in your outdoor concrete. This is known as "mottled or pinto concrete". Many things can cause this to happen such as the concrete to water ratio, hard troweled surfaces, ... more »

How to Grow Potatoes in a Garbage Can.

By GreenGardenChic

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Why in the world would anyone want to grow a crop of potatoes in a plastic garbage can? Well let me tell you, potatoes grow deep, and it's hard to dig them all out! Plus, they like soft, well prepared soil that's easy for them to root in. Then ... more »

How to Help Birds Build Nests

By Karen Bridgers

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Different varieties of birds build different types of nests. You should research the type of nests or nest boxes the birds require. Nesting season generally runs from early spring to late summer... more »

How to Install a Dry Well

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you're experiencing problems with water runoff from your house soaking your lawn, you might want to invest some time and money into installing a dry well. A dry well pipes water away from the house into a well, where it can soak into the ... more »

How to Install a Hammock

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Try out a hammock anytime you want an instant change in attitude from earthbound to cloud visions. Avoid a fall from those pleasant heights by installing your hammock safely... more »

How to Keep Bees at Little or No Cost

By beesontoast

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Many people would like to keep bees but are put off by the cost and the complexity of commercially available equipment. It is quite easy to build a simpler kind of hive from scrap timber using basic tools for almost nothing. If you catch a ... more »

How to Make a Rock Garden Fountain

By Jennifer Ketcherside

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Have you always wanted a fountain in your outdoor space? Making a rock garden fountain might be easier than you think. A fountain adds an interesting visual focal point to any garden, and also adds the element of sound--trickling water has an ... more »

How to Plan an Outdoor Fish Pond

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Get ready to install your new fish pond... more »

How to Prevent Your Well From Being Contaminated

By CatsEyeEditing

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Once a well becomes contaminated, it can take a long time for the contaminants to be flushed out, which is why prevention is important. If a well is your only source of freshwater, your health depends on the purity of the water... more »

How to Replace a Pool Liner

By Jason Whitaker

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While vinyl pool liners can last 10-20 years if cared for properly, it's inevitable that it will need to be replaced sooner or later. Vinyl pool liners are difficult to replace if you've never done anything like it before. Please review the ... more »

How to Set Up a Clothesline

By Murray Anderson

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With energy prices climbing and concern for the environment on virtually everyone’s mind, maybe it’s time to rethink and recycle some old ideas about how we dry our clothes. The sun and the wind will still do a fine job of drying our ... more »

How to Build a Doghouse

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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An abode for your dog is merely a smaller, stripped-down version of your own home. Building a doghouse is an easy weekend project - here's an overview of the steps you'll take... more »

How to Build a Firepit

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Is there anything more soothing than sitting around a fire on a cool night? Grownups and kids both love the appeal of an open fire. Whether toasting a marshmallow over the flames or just sipping a cup of coffee and watching the dancing flames, a ... more »

How to Build a Garden Fountain

By Tom Morgan

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A fountain adds an element to your garden that is magical and can transform your outdoor space. Fountain pools can be formal, long and narrow, geometric or round in shape, as long as it keeps to the scale and style of the rest of the garden. In ... more »

How to Build a Greenhouse

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A greenhouse is a structure made of plastic, glass or fiberglass meant to cultivate and exhibit plants. It allows the sunlight to penetrate into the enclosed area so that the plants blossom in a conditioned climate. You can see greenhouses of ... more »

How to Build a Picnic Table

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Wouldn't a picnic table make your backyard, patio or deck a more useful and fun space? Here's how to build one that is relatively inexpensive and long lasting... more »

How to Build a Retaining Wall With Manufactured Blocks

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A retaining wall is an inexpensive, decorative way to level a slope on a property or create a garden space. Because they interlock and are uniform in shape and size, manufactured blocks make building a retaining wall a bit easier than natural ... more »

How to Build a Seawall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A seawall can prevent loss of your waterfront property to erosion. Building a seawall takes a lot of physical labor, but it's worth it to save your land. You can build a seawall yourself with the use of power tools. It's best to tackle this job ... more »

How to Build a Simple Bamboo Garden Attraction

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Simple attractions in the garden add interest and whimsical delight. Bamboo is an inexpensive and versatile material to use and it can be found at most garden stores in many forms. Attractions made of bamboo look good in any garden setting. Read ... more »

How to Buy a Quonset Hut

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Quonset huts have been around since World War II and are still today one of the most efficient and functional buildings available for the cost. A Quonset hut is a prefabricated steel building that has no interior posts or support beams. They are ... more »

How to Construct a Traditional Japanese Garden

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Traditional Japanese gardens can be generally classified into three types: dry, hill and tea gardens. While each style is different, they all share some basic characteristics and rules. Sticking to the basics will give your garden the harmonious ... more »

How to Develop a Structural Plan for Your Doghouse

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Doghouses are simple structures, but it's always good to have a plan. With graph paper and pencil, sketch out your doghouse before you build... more »

How to Dig a Well

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Digging a well probably sounds like hard labor, and you undoubtedly will break a sweat if you attempt the enterprise. But if you follow these steps, you'll get that well dug in short order and soon be resting in that nearby hammock... more »

How to Enjoy Wild Birds At Home

By Michael Motta

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In this article you will learn how to host wild birds so that you can enjoy their colors, songs and antics close at hand... more »

How to Hire a Mason

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Whether you're installing a foundation for a new family room or adding a fieldstone fireplace, hiring a good mason is the key to getting the job done right... more »

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