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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 make a backyard barbecue smoker.

By Turborabbit

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barbecue is an American pastime and a great tradition. The best way to make that barbecue is in a traditional smoker using hickory smoke. In this article i will show you how i constructed one using an oil barrel and a old wood stove... more »

How to Make a Backyard Clothesline Theater

By pianistic

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Let your kids debut their dramatic talents in their own backyard by building a simple clothesline theater. With a favorite book, a couple of bed sheets and some clothespins, and a lot of imagination, Broadway is right in your backyard... more »

How to Make A Beautiful Cobblestone Walkway.

By Kevin and Nichole Mclain

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With just one cobblestonemold mold, you can create curves, angles, or even circles. Each section interlocks so that you can design a walkway to suit your space. With only a few tools and some basic materials, you’ll have a beautiful cobblestone ... more »

How to make a bird friendly pinecone bird feeder

By breezygurl09

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this is a fun idea that attracts birds and kids can make.. more »

How to Make a brick terrace

By logan

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You can build a patio by laying bricks on a bed of fine sand... more »

How to Make a Clay Pot Fountain

By cyclegirl98

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Here is our clay pot fountain I made for our front porch. We keep it going year round for the birds and squirrels. The checklist of pots I'm providing here is how I made ours. You can mix and match pots any way you want. The 10" saucer is a ... more »

How to make a compost pile

By Bfastattiffanys

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Compost piles are great sources of fertilizer for your garden and a great way to naturally eliminate food and yard waste. They do require attention and several months of work before they are in full swing, but well worth the time and effort if ... more »

How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder From Test Tubes

By Nannette Richford

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Attracting hummingbirds to your yard or garden is as easy as putting out a feeder. Although there are many commercial feeders available, why not create unique feeders of your own to add color and sparkle to your yard. Making feeders from test ... more »

How to Make A Landscape Fire Resistant

By Gardengates

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There is nothing more important than making your home and landscape safe. Wildfires are cropping up all over the country. There are things you can do to make sure your landscaping is working for, not against you!.. more »

How to Make a Mosaic Sundial

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You can make your own sundial to add to your home's landscaping or garden. Make it into a mosaic, and you'll have a functional piece of art. Here's how you can make a mosaic sundial... more »

How to Make a Rain Barrel

By bobthewriter

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If you have a vegetable garden, flower beds or just lots of landscaping, you know that it takes a lot of water to keep everything looking healthy and growing. In case you forget, your monthly water bill probably reminds you in an expensive way. ... more »

How to Make a Retaining Rock Garden

By KatieDean

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Retaining rock gardens don't only hide something or become a beautiful picture to look at, but they also have a practical function-It helps bind soil for plants... more »

How to Make a Small, Inexpensive Backyard Waterfall

By derbyka

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A small backyard waterfall can be a great addition that provides an interesting and relaxing focal point to even a very small yard. All of the supplies are inexpensive (everything together can be purchased for under $100), and once you have all ... more »

How to Make a Squirrel Feeder

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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As cute and adorable as squirrels are they can be obnoxious when they get into your bird feeder. They're especially known to do this when they're preparing for the winter. You can deter them from doing this if you build them their own squirrel ... more »

How to Make a 'Sustainable' Landscape

By Gardengates

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London2012.com defined their goal for the next Olympic Games as a major effort in sustainability: "Being ‘sustainable’ means providing for peoples’ current and long-term needs, improving quality of life while ensuring a healthy and thriving ... more »

How to Make a Swimming Pool Safe

By Gardengates

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You don't want to find out what it's like to have an accident with children or pets in your swimming pool. So here are a few tips on how to keep that special area safe... more »

How to MAKE A TOPIARY FROM AN EXISTING SHRUB

By DUSTYMILLS

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If you have a existing shrub in your landscape and want to make it more interesting, why not train it as a topiary. You could try this with just about any pernenial shrub, it will take a few years to get it in the shape you want, but it's ... more »

How to Make a Wild Flower Garden

By Danny Thornton

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Wild Flower Gardens are not as difficult as one might think and can be fun for the family. It is an easy process... more »

How to make an original bird bath that is easy to clean

By derbyka

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A birdbath often looks beautiful nestled into a garden...for the first few weeks that is. Once it develops an unsightly layer of algae or collects dozens of falling leaves it becomes an eyesore. Plus, the idea of lugging several pounds of ... more »

How to Make Artificial Nectar for Hummingbird Feeders

By Kristina N

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Save money and make your own artificial nectar for hummingbird feeders. It's easy and the birds love it... more »

How to Make Gravel Driveways

By 01KendraWrites

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Gravel driveways are very common all over the world. Whether you live in a small town, a farm area, or a town that doesn't require cement, gravel driveways are necessary for adequate parking. You don't have to pay big bucks to have a professional ... more »

How to Make Homemade Hummingbird Food

By Carol Callahan

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Birdwatching has become one of America's favorite pasttimes. Hummingbirds are one of the easiest to attract just by providing a food source nearby seeing as how they need to eat approximately 5 times their body weight everyday. Here is a quick ... more »

How to Make Mud Bricks

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Mud bricks are an inexpensive and efficient building supply that are used the world over to make fireproof buildings and low-cost homes. Standard mud bricks are best for dry climates because the bricks can melt away if they become too wet. ... more »

How to Make The Most Out of Composting

By billips

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Composting had benefits beyond merely enriching your soil. Those who compose are improving their health and the environment, reducing their spending and providing an opportunity for children to learn... more »

How to Make Your Deck Look Brand New Again

By Feather

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Is your deck showing its age? After several years of use, a deck will lose its shine and color. This requires a bit of work to refinish but the results will be so worth it! Your deck will look brand new when the job is finished... more »