Special Outdoor Projects

How to Hang a Tire Swing

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A tire swing is a simple, inexpensive, old-fashioned addition to the kids play area that even adults can enjoy. Let's put one together. You will of course need a tree or appropriate support to hang your tire swing from... more »

How to Install a Clothesline

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A clothesline will save you money, conserve energy and give your laundry that fresh, outdoor aroma. .. more »

How to Install a Freestanding Basketball Goal

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Improve your basketball skills at home with your own practice basketball hoop. Here are instructions for installing the freestanding kind... more »

How to Install a Shallow Well

By eHow Health Editor

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If you have a sufficiently high static water level where you live, you can install a shallow well. Shallow wells consist of a well point driven into the soil until it penetrates your water table, filling the galvanized pipes you attach. The water ... more »

How to Install A Simple Pulley Clothesline

By w1z111

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Installing a simple pulley-line is not that difficult to accomplish, and the benefits are well worth the "moderate challenge"... more »

How to Install Gutters

By Murray Anderson

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Gutters (or eavestroughs) aren't just a "nice to have" accessory. Gutters perform an important role in helping keep water out of your basement. Properly installed gutters will catch water coming off your roof and channel it well away from your ... more »

How to Make a Compost Bin for a Home

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With a good compost heap, you can make your own mulch and keep your yard looking good. You may want to build a compost bin to keep all of the organic matter that you’re adding to the heap confined to one area. One concern with a compost bin is ... more »

How to Make a Seismograph

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Experience an earthquake first hand and you will have a new understanding and appreciation for the awesome power lurking beneath the earth's surface. Instruments that allow you to visualize the tectonic movements beneath your feet can be an asset ... more »

How to Make a Simple Rain Gauge

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There are a variety of commercial rain gauges available on the market, however making a simple rain gauge is quick, easy and only costs as much as a plastic bottle. Chances are you already have everything you need to make this simple rain gauge, ... more »

How to Repair Concrete Steps

By Murray Anderson

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Cracks in your concrete stairs are not just unsightly, they can become downright dangerous if you don't do anything about them. Someone could easily trip going up or down the steps and end up seriously injured--not how you want to welcome ... more »

How to Replace a Pool Light

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Not many folks like the idea of working with water and electricity at the same time. When that swimming pool light goes out, you may not have a choice. But it's not as scary as you might think, take the necessary precautions and let there be light!.. more »

How to Build a Backyard Rock Waterfall

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Building a backyard rock waterfall adds value and beauty to a landscape or patio seating area. The soothing sounds of a rock waterfall provides a sense of calm and peace after a long day or enhances a wonderful evening or dinner party. Adding a ... more »

How to Build a Backyard Stage

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If you're planning a concert or play in your backyard, make it authentic and build a stage for it. This stage is designed for a three to four piece band, but it can be used for a variety of outdoor shows. It's 16 feet wide, 8 feet deep and 2 feet ... more »

How to Build a Barn

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Whether you need a home for your horses, a place to store hay or a place for other livestock, you can build a barn to accommodate them all. A barn might seem like a big project to take on by yourself, but with a well thought out plan you can ... more »

How to Build a Club House

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Children love having a place to call their own. This place could be a bedroom with a sign on the door that says, "No Entry!" or a fort made out of chairs and blankets. If they're really lucky, they'll have a club house in the yard. While there ... more »

How to Build a Greenhouse

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If you love your garden, then you are probably looking for ways to start your seeds early. A greenhouse keeps your little seeds warm and comfy, and can help you grow plants in a cooler climate as well. If you want to build your own, you should ... more »

How to Build a Patio With Pavers

By Anthony S. Policastro

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After I had called a few contractors to build a 15-by-15 foot patio with pavers in my backyard, I decided to do it myself. The estimates ranged from $800 to $3,500 far more than my budget. I had never installed a patio before so I read about how ... more »

How to Build a Sandbox

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Are you looking for a fun, inexpensive addition to the kids' backyard playground? A sandbox is just the ticket. It will give them a place to build and explore their creativity and won't cost you an arm and a leg... more »

How to Build a Treeless Treehouse

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Who says you need a tree to enjoy the fun of a treehouse? A treeless treehouse can be built in the exact spot you want rather than in the only good tree in the yard. Learn how to build a treeless treehouse by following these steps... more »

How to Build a Wind Generator

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Capture the power of the wind by building your own wind generator. Get to know the basic steps involved to decide if a wind generator would work for your location and budget. Especially considering rising energy costs, investigating alternative ... more »

How to build a wood duck nesting box using scrap lumber

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Want to attract North America's most colorful duck? Wood ducks will be able to raise a nice batch of babies in this nesting box. Using scrap lumber, a few tools, and some measurements you'll be able to create a haven for mama wood duck to ... more »

How to Build Backyard Golf Putting Greens

By Bryce Stevens

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What golfer wouldn't want their own backyard putting green to practice their golf game any day of the week? There are many options, but they all lead to the satisfaction of a useful piece of backyard space... more »

How to Dig a Water Garden or Backyard Pond

By Melos

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Digging the hole for the water garden you plan in your backyard is the first and most important step. Learn how to do it right... more »

How to Grow Sunflowers for Seed

By Willi Galloway

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Sunflower seeds are a nutritious snack that birds and people love to nibble on. So why not grow some of your own sunflower seed? The flowers put on a lovely show all summer, and come fall you get a tasty treat that you can snack on all winter ... more »

How to Install a Basketball Goal on an Existing Structure

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Practice your moves at home with your own basketball goal. You can install one on an existing structure, such as a garage, quickly and inexpensively. Here's how... more »

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