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Stacking fences in Minecraft is actually one of the most fun things you can do in the game. Learn how to stack fences in Minecraft with help from a devoted tech power user, gamer and gaming fan in this free video clip.
Parrying is the most common form of defense in fencing. Parry in fencing with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
When it comes to fencing, there are three major weapons that you're going to need to be aware of. Find out about the three major weapons in fencing with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
Fencing with an epee always requires you to keep a few key things in mind. Fence with an epee with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
Just like other sports, fencing has a variety of different rules and regulations that you need to be aware of. Find out about fencing rules and regulations with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
Becoming a serious fencer is going to require you to make some key changes to your diet. Learn about nutrition for fencing with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
As a sport, fencing has a long and storied history that is very much worth researching. Find out about the sport of fencing with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
Freestyle fencing is just another way of saying epee fencing. Find out about freestyle fencing with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
Classical fencing theory and practice will be an important part of your continuing fencing education. Learn about classical fencing theory and practice with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
Every journey begins with a single step, and that's especially true when entering the world of fencing. Get started fencing with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
Just because you're fencing doesn't mean you have to use blades. Find out more about fencing without blades with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
Fencing isn't just great fun - it's also a great way to exercise. Learn about fencing as exercise with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
Saber fencing offers a variety of different techniques for you to choose from. Learn about saber fencing techniques with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
One of the most important pieces of fencing equipment are your shoes. Learn about sport fencing equipment with help from an accomplished fencer in this free video clip.
Google+ launched as an invitation-only social network in June 2011 and became available to everyone in September of that same year. Although the site isn’t Google’s first foray into the social realm, it is its most popular, reaching more than 250 million registered users as of June 2012, according to the Associated Press. If you’re thinking about dipping a toe in the Google+ waters, one thing you’ll notice is that the site isn’t just a straight-up Facebook or Twitter clone, although it does borrow features from each. The social network comes with its own lingo and a slight learning curve,…
Viddy is a free mobile video application designed for the iPhone and iPod Touch that enables you to create or upload videos up to 15 seconds long, transform them with filters and soundtracks, and share them with followers on Viddy's own network as well as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and YouTube. In addition to sharing videos with your friends, you can discover new feeds to follow by checking out the public feed of featured, trending and newly uploaded videos.
Clematis like full sun so it's very important to plant your clematis where you've got a good sunny location. Learn how to grow clematis up a fence with help from a professional gardener in this free video clip.
Willow twigs are often used in the construction of crude fences, trellises, furniture and baskets. The flexible branches and twigs bend easily into a variety of shapes. Instead of purchasing a store-bought fence for your garden or backyard, consider using willow twigs to form a wattle fence that adds rustic charm to the landscape. A hand-woven fence adds natural charm to the space and allows you to save money on purchasing commercial fencing. Known as a wattle fence, a willow fence is composed of individual hurdles or sections that feature five posts each, with pliable willow branches woven in between.
Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, fences are often installed as alternatives to wood. PVC does not rot and resists insect damage. PVC fences can be made to resemble almost any style of wood fence, from post and rail to solid privacy barriers. Vinyl fencing comes in many patterns and colors, never needs painting and requires little maintenance. It is installed much like traditional wood, with posts set in the ground and rails or panels attached to the posts. Specifics will vary with the type of fence, but all vinyl fence hanging starts with spacing and setting posts.
Camera Control Master is a relatively complex tool used by gamers to extend the replay capabilities of the well-known Nascar Racing 2003, a racing-simulator video game. CCM is not very easy to use and its interface is certainly not simple. However, once you get to know the tool, you can record your replays from various angles besides just the standard ones.
The DeWalt Model DW744 table saw has a telescoping fence or ripping rail that enables you to safely rip boards up to 24 1/2 inches long. The fence is designed with a rack and pin mechanism so you can adjust it quickly, accurately and smoothly.
The Solid Lock fence is made from heavy-duty woven wire with fixed knots at regular intervals. It must be tied to posts with galvanized wire to build a strong fence that can fend off animals like deer. Because the fence material is strong enough to stand upright without much support, the fence posts are commonly placed every 20 feet along the line.
If you have a concrete or stone wall in your backyard and you'd like to turn it into a fence, you can do so with a little patience and a saw made for cutting stone and concrete. Make sure to take the appropriate safety precautions when using a saw — especially when cutting structures that may have flying, sharp debris that can hurt you.
Concrete blocks make good fence walls, whether to keep pets and animals out of a garden or for privacy along a property boundary. Always check local building regulations before planning a concrete block wall. Most communities have restrictions on placement of high walls and codes about construction. Walls over 4 feet high in many cases require special engineering. All concrete block walls should be built on concrete footings, usually twice the width of the fence.
An unattended tomato plant, heavy with fruit, often droops and falls to the ground, increasing the likelihood of rot and pest infestation. Training tomato plants keeps them off the ground, growing upright so the entire structure is healthier and easier to care for. Positioning the tomato plants along a hog wire fence allows you to tie them to it and support the structure of vines. To train tomatoes on a hog wire fence, you need to properly place the tomato plants and perform occasional maintenance.
Bamboo fences are decorative outdoor structures that provide privacy in the form of a strong and durable fence. This type of fencing will last up to 20 years if properly maintained. Treat it like a wood product with stains and protective finishes to prevent the bamboo from drying out and cracking. There are several different rolled bamboo fencing options including lightweight to heavy-duty fencing. Rolled bamboo fences need stiff support when installing them.
A solid board fence, when built properly, adds privacy and decoration to a yard. As a do-it-yourself project, a solid board fence may fall in the intermediate category, but is achievable for those who can use a measuring tape, saw and hammer with relative proficiency. Before beginning, there are several things that are important to take into consideration.
There are different types of fences that may be used for cattle: woven-wire fences, barbed wire fences and high-tensile wire fences, to name a few. This often leads farmers seeking cattle fencing to choose the type of fencing that makes the most sense with their budget. Regardless of which of these types of cattle fencing you choose, the techniques for installation are similar.
Fences come in many different shapes, sizes and colors and feature a variety of materials such as chain-link, wood, wrought iron and aluminum. One popular type of material for fences has an appearance and feel that is similar to plastic. Although they are sometimes referred to as plastic fences, these fences are actually known as "vinyl fences." Vinyl fences are constructed of a chlorinated plastic known as polyvinyl chloride. This material, which is commonly referred to as "PVC," is also used to make other products such as plumbing pipes, medical equipment and playground equipment.
Compass is an open-source CSS authoring software used by Web designers to create Cascading Style Sheets. Getting started can be difficult if you are not used to using a command line interface, where you type code into the Windows Command Prompt instead of using a mouse. Compass runs under Ruby and uses a software called Sass, which is also a CSS design software that runs under Ruby. When you install Compass to your computer, Sass is also installed automatically. You do not need to configure Sass in order to use Compass. In order to install and run Compass you will…
Gophers are menaces to home gardens in many areas of the country. The rodents live underground almost their entire lives, and move about by tunneling, which makes standard fencing useless. Once in the garden, they eat the roots of plants and many vegetables from the bottom up, so you may not even notice an infestation until it's too late and your garden is gone. Two fencing strategies exist that will foil the hungry beasts and allow your garden to thrive.
Installing a fence can add significant curb appeal to your home. Some fences are fairly simple to install and involve simply digging the holes, setting the posts and connecting the fence. This is not so, however, with the installation of fences on uneven ground, especially those with a significant hilly ground or on the side of a hill. Installing a fence in a yard with a hill requires careful deliberation and planning.
Brick fences serve a variety of purposes such as keeping animals inside or out of designated spaces. They also add visual appeal to the outside of a house or building, and are more sturdy and durable than wood or wire fences. You can lay brick fences yourself, saving money by not paying a contractor to do the work. Purchase the materials from home improvement stores or specialty brick and stone purveyors.
A wooden fence needs adequate bracing because its broad and solid walls bear the full brunt of winds and storms. In addition, the corner posts are instrumental in bracing the weight of the heavy wooden fence. Extra steps that do not apply to other fence posts are involved in setting and bracing the corner posts. Dedicate time, and make the effort to brace the corner fence posts properly while the fence is being built. Building experience is not necessary to brace the fence, and the tools used are generally found in many home garages.
A fence doesn't have to be a completely stationary object. An automated mechanical gate can give you a moving portion of fence that can be moved with the push of a button. Many different types of gates exist that allow you to install a section of moving fence into your fence line.
Vinyl fences are lightweight, inexpensive and low-maintenance alternatives to metal and wood fences. They can provide the same degree of security and privacy, but with easier installation and a lower overall cost. However, vinyl fences may still need to be braced so that they will withstand the elements and stand up straight for years to come.
When it comes to building fences, you must follow and obey local laws and property lines. Local ordinances can be set by counties, cities and sometimes subdivisions, and they are referred to as covenants, restrictions or conditions. They apply to natural fences made from bushes or trees or man-made fences. Fencing laws often specify fence height limits, typically 6 feet in backyards and 4 feet in the front. Often, the best option is simply to float the new fence next to the neighboring fence, assuming the neighbors have followed property lines and the new fence has a considerate aesthetic to…
Plaster is commonly used to turn dull, old or otherwise unattractive surfaces, such as concrete, brick or stone, into works of textured art. Apply plaster to any of these surfaces, then add texture to completely renew your fence for a fraction of the cost it would take to replace it. Traditional plaster contains cement and lime, which is naturally water-resistant, so you can be confident that your new plaster surface will last just as long as the wall itself.
If you are looking for an economical and unique alternative to a privacy fence, consider using plastic lattice. Lattice comes in a cross-work pattern that allows some visibility through the fence while still providing a degree of privacy. This lattice material can typically be purchased at any home or hardware store and will come in varying lengths and heights. The desired height of the fence will determine whether or not you use the panels lengthwise or width-wise.
Because the Earth orbits the sun on an ellipse, rather than on a neat circular rotation, and because its axis is tilted, different levels of sunlight fall on the same location at different times of the year. The light from the sun also causes heat, so the heat that falls on a fence is different, and from different directions, at different times of the year.
Cane cladding can give you more privacy and provide the plants around your fence with a little more shade and wind protection while still allowing the sun and wind to move through it. Cane cladding can also cover up less-than-desirable fences. There are two types of cane cladding; one is made of bamboo reeds that must be wired to the fence while the other is thin and woven and can simply be stapled to the fence in sheets or rolls. Purchase cladding that is as tall as your fence to save you from having to make extra cuts.
Casting a fence on your property marks its boundaries and provides a safe, enclosed place for children and pets to play. It can also give you privacy in your own back yard whether you're relaxing in a hammock or hosting a pool party. Accurate measurements and the assistance of another person are key to successfully casting a fence.
Grub screws are part of dueling sport of fencing’s equipment. They are components of the fencing swords known as epees and foils. The epee has a bell-shaped hand guard. A thin blade of triangular cross-section that is 35 ½-inches long and weighs slightly less than 2 pounds. The foil is about as long as the epee but has a smaller bell guard, a tapered blade of square cross-section and weighs about 1 ½ pounds.
Porch fences, otherwise known as porch railings, add a measure of protection to little children -- as well as to anyone else who might happen to lose balance while walking on the porch, for that matter. If you have a covered porch, you can drill porch railings directly into the porch frame beams to make a porch railing. If your porch isn't covered, though, you’ll need to add support posts every 8 to 10, securing them directly into the porch frame.
Fences provide a certain amount of decorative appeal to your home. They can also serve more practical purposes, such as enclosing the yard for children or pets. Wooden fences are particularly susceptible to the effects of weathering in the form of moisture and ultraviolet or UV radiation. Fences on the perimeter of the yard may not be protected from wind and sun because they do not necessarily have the house to provide protection from these elements.
Fences and outdoor structures are closely regulated in most residential developments, with restrictions to their physical dimensions and appearance. The two developments don't share similar purposes, and fence construction isn't intended to support the weight of a structure. Regulations such as setbacks and height restrictions mean using a fence for a structure probably isn't compliant with local codes.
Butterfly latches are popular for all types of gates, due to their ease of use and spring-loaded design. Best of all, these latches are easy to install and usable on a variety of materials such as chain-link gates and residential wooden gates; however, the mounting mechanism differs between the two types. Commonly, butterfly latches are paired with a spring-loaded automatic gate closer to create a self-closing gate, which is often required for pools and other areas.
Knowing how to preserve your foundation from damage is critical when you build anything close to your house. The greatest risk to foundations is water. Water causes leaks, cracks, soil erosion and shifting of the footings. The structural integrity of a solid foundation depends on correct building in the first place, and on ensuring that no water enters the proximity of the foundation later. In 2000, Americans spent an average of $12.5 billion on repairs resulting from foundation failure, according to a study by the International Association of Foundation Drilling.
Chain link fences are a less expensive alternative to wooden or wrought iron fences. Chain link fence material is available at nearly every home improvement store, as are any replacement parts you might need. If you decide to install your own chain link fence, you want to be sure that you do not overlook one key aspect-- tying the fence material to the posts. If you fail to tie the chain link fabric to the bottoms of the posts, the fence can easily be pushed or lifted off of the ground by wind, animals or children.
Electric fences are used to keep animals and intruders on or off a specific piece of land. They rely on a pulsing current of electricity to deliver small shocks that are painful but not deadly to anything that comes into contact with the fence's wires. If you have an electric fence you may want to occasionally test it to ensure that it's operational. A homemade tester will allow you to do so without risking a shock yourself.
