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Upgrade any yard with eHow’s tips on landscaping and outdoor building projects. Learn how to install a deck, put in a pool, paint a fence or even pave a walkway. Got a green thumb? Get tips on planting trees, shrubs and flower beds. Deck repair on your weekend docket? Find advice on pressure washing, replacing damaged boards and staining a deck. If you’d rather leave your project to a pro, eHow has tips on choosing a landscape architect, too.

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How to Install Railing for a Deck

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Railing is mandatory on all decks over 2 feet high and recommended for all decks as a safety feature. After the deck boards and steps are installed you can finish your deck with the railing... 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 Keep Dogs Off Grass

By tyinquarter

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Trying to keep those stray dogs off of your lawn? Or maybe you just want your pet Rover to stay out of your prize winning flower bed. The solutions range from cheap and easy to costly and time-consuming!.. more »

How to Kill House Hold Ants !

By valjen2007

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First of all, ants serve an important function out of doors. Ants aerate the soil, break down organic matter and control the population of other insects. So your goal should not be to destroy them altogether, just to control them and keep them ... more »

How to Landscape On a Budget

By Carol Tilley-Williams

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One visit to a landscaping nursery can be discouraging to the household budget, and quotes for professional landscaping are often cost prohibitive. But with a little patience, planning and willingness to do the work yourself your yard can be the ... more »

How to Lay a Cement Floor

By 1citygirl

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Laying a cement floor can be challenging. Here are some tips and hints for die hard do-it-yourselfers!.. more »

How to Maintain an Existing Landscape

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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"What do we do now" may be the question you find yourself asking after having a new landscape installed. The idea of maintaining the beauty of your new yard may be overwhelming if you don't know what to do. Try these steps to help ... more »

How to Make a Bamboo Teepee Trellis

By Willi Galloway

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Bamboo is a great material for making garden trellises because it is lightweight, flexible, resilient, and a fast growing, renewable resource. This teepee trellis is a classic garden structure and supports peas, pole beans, sweet peas, and ... more »

How to Make a Loose-Fill Garden Path

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A garden path can link one area of the yard to another, reroute traffic around a pond or greenhouse, or just formalize a path that everyone uses already anyway... 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 Rock Garden Fountain

By Jennifer K

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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 Make a simple deer feeder from PVC Pipe.

By Tsunami

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Build a simple pipe feeder for deer... more »

How to Make a Split Rail Fence for Your Model Train Layout

By Jane Smith

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No rural scene in a model train layout is complete without a length or two of split rail fence. When clearing fields, pioneer men such as Abraham Lincoln would cut old trees down and split them to make fence rails. Branches and roots would become ... more »

How to Make A Treat for your Squirrel Friends...

By Christina Ellis

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Squirrels love these tasty treats and you will love watching them eat... more »

How to make leaf compost over time

By grouch

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So you have tons of leaves in the fall to get rid of and you may even pay extra to have them removed but why? If you have the extra space to age them this could be some of the best garden supply that money never bought. Your garden will love ... more »

How to Make Potting Soil Mix

By sugaredup

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Spoil those plants by making your own potting soil mixture!.. more »

How to make your concrete pool look new on the cheap.

By Aquanet

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Is the finish of your concrete pool looking stained and blotchy? Did your pool have a white finish that now looks like a stormy sky? There is an easy and inexpensive way to make it look new. Coat it with a cement waterproofer... more »

How to Make Your Own Patio Sunshade Awning for Cheap

By missforty

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You can make your own patio sunshade awning, also known as sun sail, and create a shady resort-like feel in your back yard... more »

How to Measure for Deck Joists

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Joists are typically 2 by 6 lumber beams that are set on an edge to support the decking boards. It's important to measure for your deck joists accurately, so you know how long the joists should be and how many you need... more »

How to Measure The Proper Amount of Mulch Needed for Your Property

By Todd Wessel

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Mulch is an excellent addition to the landscape but getting it to the garden, in the proper quantities, can sometimes be a hassle. It is usually ordered or bought only one time in the spring and because of this, it is important to order enough to ... more »

How to Minimize Salt Damage To Landscape Plants

By Todd Wessel

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When snow is falling and it’s the middle of the night, snow contractors don’t always think about the landscape plants that are on their sites. Many times, their sites are our communities and even sometimes, the fronts of our houses... more »

How to Mow your lawn like the Pro's.

By Todd Wessel

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Look around at your neighboring lawns and you'll notice that one house always stands out among the masses. It's dark green, healthy and easy to admire. What's their secret, mystical potions, magical spells?.. more »

How to Pave a Road

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Ever since the beginning of civilization, road builders have been working on securing avenues of travel for the inhabitants of the world. Beginning with dirt roads, they went to a mixture of rock and sand, moving to where we have today's ... more »

How to Pick Garden Ornaments

By Jennifer K

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Garden ornaments are a great way to add flair to your outdoor space. A few well-placed ornaments become unique conversation pieces in your garden. Ornaments are also a great way to personalize your garden. Here are a few tips for picking ... more »

How to Pick Garden Statues

By Jennifer K

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Garden statues are a great way to personalize your garden. A unique garden statue will add a point of interest to your outdoor space. In an area of dense foliage, a garden statue brings contrast to the otherwise soft and delicate surroundings. ... more »