Special Outdoor Projects

How to Install a Curbside Mailbox

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Installing a new curb-mounted mailbox can be handy for you and the mail carrier - and add a little style to your home... more »

How to Install a Flagpole

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Full-size flagpoles are made up of several components, all of which can be purchased from specialty flagpole dealers. Here's how to install your flagpole and get Old Glory waving... more »

How to Install a Porch Swing

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Your family will gravitate to the porch when you hang a swing there. Or put your swing and its frame under a tree to create a great outdoor gathering place... more »

How to Install a Swing Set

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A simple swing set requires minimal assembly, but you have to do it in the right order... more »

How to Install an Electric Fence

By Dave Donovan

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Whether you're trying to keep livestock from roaming off of your property or trying to keep pesky deer out, an electric fence is the ideal solution. When installed properly, an electric fence will generate a mild shock to discourage the animal ... more »

How to Install an Electronic Pet Containment System

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Won't Fido and Muffin be surprised! This electronic fence is installed underground and will teach your pets the limits of your yard without physical barriers. The fence is ideal for those pets who prove to be accomplished escape artists. Training ... more »

How to Make a Backyard Badminton Court

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Badminton is a staple game at the American barbecue or cookout. Easy and fun to play, people of all ages can team up and bat the shuttlecock around. But if you want to kick it up a notch and get the neighbors talking, you can make a professional ... more »

How to Make a Backyard Sand Volleyball Court

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Beach volleyball has exploded as a sport over the past twenty years. With cool people sporting great tans and having stick skills, what's not to like? If you love the game, but live hours from the beach, don't fret. Building a backyard beach ... more »

How to Plan an Outdoor Kitchen

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Preparing and enjoying meals alfresco--and the pleasures of the casual entertaining it promotes--have become standard elements of gracious living. At one time limited to the South and Southwest, outdoor kitchens and dining rooms are now found all ... more »

How to Build a Doghouse Roof

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The roof of a doghouse protects not only your dog, but also the doghouse. Following are a few guidelines for building a simple slanted roof - a shed roof - that lifts off for cleaning... more »

How to Build a Trellis

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Trellises range from small, unobtrusive backdrops rising out of a container to elaborate structures that can fill the length of a fence. But ultimately, a trellis is nothing more than a two-dimensional grid that serves as a support for plants. ... more »

How to Clean a Cedar Fence

By Jennifer Ketcherside

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Is your cedar fence ugly and gray? When a cedar fence is exposed to the elements, it can quickly turn gray and ruin the look of your yard. Use these tips to remove the gray and restore the beautiful look of cedar. Make sure you seal your fence ... more »

How to Install a Landscape Lighting Timer

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Lights add a whole new dimension to your landscape. In the past, people had to remember to turn off these lights. Of course, sometimes the lights would be left on all day or left off during the night hours. The pattern of the lights made it easy ... more »

How to Make a Rope Swing

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Many children enjoy spending time lazily swinging the day away on a homemade rope swing. Making one for your kids is easier than you might think. You can use a natural tree branch or a post as the support. If you are using a branch, skip right to ... more »

How to Prevent Swallows From Building Nests on Your Eaves

By Karen Bridgers

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When swallows migrate in spring, they immediately begin looking for textured surfaces to attach mud nests to. Keeping nests from being built on the eaves of your house involves dealing with each nest as it's constructed, or denying the birds ... more »

How to Set Posts for a Deck

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After the footing has been set in place you can add the support posts for the deck frame... more »

How to Wire a Garage Woodshop

By Zundy

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If you are wiring a garage woodshop, you need to decide how many circuits you will need and how you will supply them power. Here's some things you should think about... more »

How to Add a Potting Bench to a Yard

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For a gardener, nothing is more satisfying then heading outdoors to pot up seedlings; a potting bench makes this easy. The main feature is the worktable, while lower shelves hold supplies like potting soil, pots and miscellaneous tools. The best ... more »

How to Add Interest to a Front Door

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The entrance to your home needs to be inviting to all who come to see you. You can set your entryway apart from others by adding interest to the front door. Read on for great ideas to spark up the front door to your home... more »

How to Build a Bat House

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Though bats are often viewed in a negative light, they are actually very beneficial to have around, particularly if you live in a wooded area where mosquitoes and gnats are prevalent. A single bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in one night. To ... more »

How to Build a Bunker

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You don't have to be in active warfare to want a bunker. If you have lots of land and like to play games like paintball, then having a bunker can add a new dimension to the game. Whether it's for safety or fun, here's how to build your own bunker... more »

How to Build a Chicken Coop Using Recycled Materials

By Moondemon21

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Got some building materials to get rid of and you want to try building something? It's not too difficult as long as it can be closed in... more »

How to Build a Chicken Wire A Frame

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Building a chicken wire A-frame is a convenient and economical way in which to house chickens or even make a safe outdoor play area for a cat. With just a few simple items and general handyman knowledge, a chicken wire A-frame can be easily ... more »

How to Build a Dock

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The greatest way to enjoy waterfront living is to sit out on your dock. Whether you want to just enjoy the water, park your boat or have a nice fishing spot, a dock is a perfect addition to your outdoor space... more »

How to Build a Flower Box

By Carrie Klepzig

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Every spring you can drive down any Main Street USA and see front porches and windows decorated with flower boxes and lovely spring blooms. However, if you go to price even the simplest flower boxes you will quickly find that they can be ... more »

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