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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 get out of being stuck in the snow

By smidgen

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Are you on a budget but need some supplies for the Winter driving season? There is nothing worse than having your car be stuck in the snow. You don't want to burn up your engine of your car by trying to spin your wheels, right? Try these helpful ... more »

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

By Speedy-Max

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My wife and I moved into our home about two years ago with our two doggies. I noticed that we had a fire ant problem in our back yard. The fire ants started to come out when it was getting warm. I did some research and found a product that worked ... more »

How to Get Rid Of Moles And Voles In Your Yard

By wendyr

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Seeing tunnels and trails all over your yard after the snow melts can be disappointing, especially when you had a nice looking yard in the fall. This damage is likely caused by moles and/or voles. Here are some low cost and effective ways to ... more »

How to Give Your House Curb Appeal by Edging Your Sidewalk

By Amy S Trosen

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If you are like me, after a long winter I can hardly wait until it is warm enough to get the yard in shape for summer. Along with mowing the lawn and weed whacking, one quick way to give your house immediate curb appeal is to edge your sidewalks ... more »

How to Grow a Bald Cyprus Tree from Seeds

By Monica G.

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How to grow this tree from the seed using forced germination... more »

How to grow a country garden

By Lauriesue

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Don't just plant your garden. Love your garden!.. more »

How to grow an oak tree

By chdhll

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Grow an oak tree and give something to the next generation. Your kids will love to watch them grow and it can be quite a learning experience.. more »

How to Grow Winterberry Holly

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Winter gardens won't be drab if the winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) is part of the landscape. Tiny white flowers form in June, followed by light green pea size berries that turn pink in late summer and become a stunning red before the shrub ... more »

How to Identify a Douglas Fir

By DogMan7

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A Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga mensiesii) stands as one of the biggest trees in North America at 329 feet in height and 11 1/2 feet in diameter. It is also one of the easiest to identify. Found mainly in the West, wood from this tree has served man ... more »

How to Install a Heater in an In Ground Pool

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Installing a heater in an in ground pool is a challenging project. You have several heater options for your pool including natural gas and solar energy. When you shop for an in ground pool heater look for one that offers energy saving options and ... more »

How to Install Low Voltage Landscape Lighting

By michael risner

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The proper way to install landscaping lighting... more »

How to Keep Birds Away From a Pool

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Pools provide hours of cool fun but require maintenance, such as vacuuming, balancing chemicals and skimming, to keep them fit for swimming. It's no wonder that one of the last things a pool owner wants is to find evidence that his feathered ... more »

How to Keep Weeds Away For a Long Time

By FrancyBee

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Weeds can suck the life right out of your gardening pleasure. Preventing their intrusion in the first place is the best way to keep these uninvited guests from showing up in your yard... more »

How to Learn About Pond Cypress Trees

By mamabrooks

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There are two forms of "cypress" trees in the southeastern U.S. Some authorities consider them to be varieties of a single species, but other experts refer to them as two distinct species. The current trend seems to be that they are distinct ... more »

How to Maintain a Trellis

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A garden trellis can be a lovely accent in your backyard. With a trellis, you can train climber plants such as clematis, bougainvillea, honeysuckle or a number of other plants to add beauty to your landscape. But don't forget about maintenance. ... more »

How to Make a Backyard Soccer Field

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The popularity of soccer has continued to grow at a frenzied pace in the United States. However, practice space tends to come at a premium; there are usually only a few fields per town. But if you have a decent size yard, you can make your very ... more »

How to make a Curtain from Milk Jugs

By pianistic

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Cut the milk jugs into triangles and make a shade that will give you privacy without blocking out the light. Great for patios, too... more »

How to Make a Refrigerator Smoker

By Kat Yares

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Smokehouses used to be commonplace, but today, finding one is becoming difficult. Building a simple smoker for your backyard will allow you to smoke a variety of meats and cheeses for your own use... more »

How to Make a Sand Garden

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The sand garden or Zen garden has a long history. The Karesansui, or "dry mountain, and water garden" is the most famous, and is made entirely of sand, decorated with rocks or other elements, that is raked in varying patterns resembling flowing ... 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 Waterfall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A waterfall in the yard can be a decidedly magnificent addition. You can use the waterfall as a central focus point of the yard, or build it around a meditation area, with a canopy of vining flowers covering the bench facing the waterfall. It ... more »

How to Make the Most of a Site That Is Covered in Concrete

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Feeling discouraged by a site that has a huge defect? Here are some ways to approach a site that, at first, seems unpromising because it is covered in concrete... more »

How to make your own House Wash Mixture

By Tsunami

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Mix up a simple blend of common cleaning products to clean the mold and mildew from your home. You may either apply with an long wand and soft bristle brush or with a pressure washer... 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 »