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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 prune a weeping cherry tree

By Gracie1402

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One of the biggest pruning mistakes is cutting off branches in the wrong place. Without knowing it, many people tend to leave too much of a stub when removing branches. Once the stub dies off, it makes an entry point for disease and insects. ... more »

How to Receive Ten Flowering Trees for $10.00

By Susan Golis

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If your' re a new home owner you will concur that landscaping is not only challenging but costly also. Just one flowering tree could set you back $35.00 to $135.00, depending on size and the quality of the tree. Can you imagine the costs of 10 ... more »

How to Recycle 4 Things From Your Factory Job

By AngelBean

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As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. These are four things that your factory job would prefer that you throw away but if you have a use for it you have a use for it you know?.. more »

How to Recycle Tin Cans

By Sheila Wilkinson

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There's never going to be a shortage of tin cans in the average American kitchen. Finding uses for them or at least for some of them is economical and ecologically sound. Why fill up the landfills when you can reuse them? Here are a handful of ... more »

How to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in Your Garden.

By GreenGardenChic

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"Leave the World a Better Place Then When you Found it." Simple, familiar words we can all appreciate. Gardening is no different. Good gardening practices helps us become the good stewards of the Earth that we are meant to be... more »

How to Remove a Wildflower Garden to Plant Something Else

By Danny Thornton

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In here we will talk about removing a Wildflower Garden in order to plant something else... more »

How to Remove Mildew From Beach Chairs

By jennandmark

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Vinegar is environmentally friendly and health friendly, it is also very versatile. It is not as expensive as using manufactured products because it is diluted with water, therefore going a long way. It also cuts through grease and soap scum ... more »

How to Remove Moss From Concrete

By mamie52

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This will give you an idea how to get rid of moss on concrete, roofs and other areas it grows unwanted... more »

How to Remove Moss From Concrete

By akchrist

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How To remove moss or mold from just about anything... more »

How to Repair a Pool Pump

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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So you want to enjoy your pool on a hot summer day, but there's a problem. The pump doesn't seem to be working properly. Here are a few troubleshooting tips you can try before calling in a professional to repair it... more »

How to save money on your water bill by going green

By rhoula

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Saving money can be as easy as 123. All you need is to be organized and care about the environement... more »

How to save on your water bill

By thesquirrelymom

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This past winter our water supply got dangerously low. We were asked to cut water use by 10 percent, we cut our water bill in half using these methods... more »

How to Save Ponds and Water Features

By Gardengates

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Yes, I do mean "save". Unfortunately, there are a number of political witch-hunters who are "throwing the baby out with the bath (pond) water". That is to say, some state and federal authorities have decided to try ... more »

How to Sell Your House Faster with Simple Landscaping Improvements

By JMKnudson

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First impressions are important. Potential home buyers are attracted to the outside of your house first. Some simple and affordable landscaping techniques that you can do yourself will increase the value of your house and may help you sell it faster... more »

How to Sell Your House Using Curb Appeal

By alienangel555

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With the real estate market on the downturn, it is tough to sell a house these days. It could be a simple problem called "curb appeal". If potential homeowners see your house they will generally make a first impression, split second ... more »

How to shade your house

By kqmsradioman

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Blistering heat will transfer to the inside of your house in what's known as radiant energy. If you can block the suns rays, you will postpone this energy. Hopefully until the sun goes down. Your cooling system will work more effectively, and you ... more »

How to Stop Deforestation

By tamanna

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Deforestation is a major problem going on in our world with the increasing real estate value, growing cities etc. let us all work towards the deforestation today. this article atleast kick starts our conscious and motivates others to work ... more »

How to Thin Apple Blossoms to Grow Bigger Apples

By Julia Fuller

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It is springtime and your apple trees are in full bloom. Those beautiful apple blossoms, if pollinated, will each result in an apple. Did you know that it takes 30 to 40 leaves on the tree to produce the food to feed an apple and make it grow? ... more »

How to Transplant Shrubs and small Trees.

By GreenGardenChic

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Sometimes it has to happen. The plant is getting to big; it doesn’t look good in that spot; I hate that plant and a friend wants it; I’m going to save it from a sure death and plant it in my own yard; or you’re like me and you’re always tweaking ... more »

How to tree care: tip burn on a Japanese maple

By onederland

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There are several causes for tip burn on a Japanese maple, including the stress of being newly planted. If your tree still looks bad after an acclimation period, look at these factors for the cause of those burned leaves... more »

How to turn an old swing set into an exciting clubhouse.

By MrRepair

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If you have an old swing set that is starting to bore your children, how about turning it into a clubhouse. With a few pieces of plywood and 2x3's you can make that happen... more »

How to Use a Manual Sawmill

By Kat Yares

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Once you have the log on the track, cutting the boards is the easiest part of milling lumber. The trick is getting the logs onto the track. If at all possible, allow gravity to help with this. Running a sawmill is much easier if there are two ... more »

How to Use Chlorine in Pool Water

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Chlorine is used to prevent algae and other organic growth in the swimming pool. Specific amounts of chlorine keep the water sanitized and free from health allergens. Chlorine is odor free and safe for everyday usage. Below are some of the ways ... more »

How to Use Decor in Your Landscape

By Gardengates

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Decor can add that unique touch to your landscape. It can be a major focal point, a surprise discovery, or a comforting detail. Decor can be utilitarian or decorative, artistic or humorous. Add personality to your garden with your decor... more »

How to Use Red Sphere Traps in Fruit Trees.

By GreenGardenChic

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It's that time of year again. June begins, the heat starts rising, and the apple maggot mother fly begins looking for a place to deposit her young. Red Sphere Traps are an organic, all-natural way to trick those nasty bugs. When placed in your ... more »