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The spring is coming and if you are trying to figure out a quick easy way to get rid of the weeds that are surrounding your home, take a look below. This is not a remedy to get weeds out of your...
Every writer I know can tell one of these stories. Young, old, new or experienced. It doesn’t matter, we all do it. A great idea, or a part of one, blooms. We’re amazed at ourselves at how...
Mixing cement is a great skill for everyone to have. Here is a simple recipe for a mortar concrete that is very strong and can be used for a wide variety of purposes.
Garden stepping stones can be useful and decorative. These stones will last for years in your yard. Concrete stepping stone molds can be a cake mold, box or any container that will hold cement.
Ever feel like your being watched? Don't want to swim in public? You spend a lot of money on your private pool, why not make it just that.. PRIVATE! This article will help you get started building...
In the perfect world of money the easiest way to pour concrete would be to get it delivered and poured by a cement truck. Most of the time the job is too small for a truck or it is cost...
With spring approaching fast here's a good way to entertain your toddler while outside. The stand you can make for a toddler swing is less expensive than a swing set and after your toddler grows...
PVC Pipe has been in widespread use since the early 1950s. It has many attributes including being clean, durable and very easy to assemble. Here are some simple tips that will have you 'gluing'...
Stepping stones in the shape of leaves are a pretty addition to a garden. They can be placed in between plants or used to create a walkway to your garden. You can buy leaf shaped stepping stones...
Stopping a basement water leak is a must to avoid water damage to your home. Keep reading to learn how to stop the water leaks and a flooded basement.
Before we had the ease of ready made concrete mixes, you had to mix your own. Many people still prefer to make their own. Here’s how to make 1 cubic foot of concrete:
With energy prices climbing and concern for the environment on virtually everyone’s mind, maybe it’s time to rethink and recycle some old ideas about how we dry our clothes. The sun and the wind...
Many interesting textural and color effects can be created with acid stain (also called chemically reactive stain) on concrete. This form of colorant will turn cement into a more decorative...
Maurice Sendak brought us the beloved story Where the Wild Things Are, and now Martyd brings you a Wild Thing mask and costume that you can make yourself and wear for Halloween. This is a little...
Sculpting is yet another form of art that is slowly gaining in popularity. Create your first a piece of art, by sculpting a leaf, or a combination of leaves and you will start to look for more...
This is a few techniques I have used
Riverbeds are powerful features in a landscape. They can be functional as space dividers, vital as drainage conductors, beautiful as decor. Here are some pointers on building a successful riverbed.
Are you looking for a one of a kind project? Here is a fun project to do for the birds in your yard.
I have owned many Volkswagens and other classic cars. Old cars tend to mark their spot. Oil stains can be removed from a driveway with a bit of effort. At least you can lighten the spot. The...
A landscape isn't complete without a birdbath. If you've priced birdbaths recently, you know they aren't cheap. Here's a way to have that birdbath without the pricey tag:
Do you hate those nasty stains on your driveway or garage floor? A leaking car or lawnmower can do quite some damage to a garage floor. Here's a nontoxic home remedy for cleaning them up.
Water runs right off of sloped roofs, but flat ones must maintain a watertight seal to prevent leaking. When you have a crack or blister in the shingles, water can get underneath and wreak all...
Now that your child has made those beautiful rounds of hand made paper and water colored them artistically... what will you do with them. Greeting cards are a wonderful way to share them with...
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap which has been cemented over the natural tooth in order to protect it. Sometimes dental crowns can fall off with vigorous chewing or flossing. Here's what to...
Cement can be used for more than pouring concrete slabs. With a little creativity you can build your own rocks, sculpt your own fountains or create your own pieces of art to make your garden...
It is not always necessary to go out an buy a new screen when you can fix the one you have easily and without there ever being a noticeable difference. Here is how it is done.
Tile shower construction requires both patience and skill. Having the right tools on hand and the right materials will yield professional results. You will be pleased with the outcome and using...
Being afraid of spiders is probably the most common phobia in the world. Because of this avoiding contact with spiders is often a good idea. This article tells you how to keep spiders away from...
Cement is an ideal surface for paving walkways, patios, around swimming pools and other areas that handle a lot of foot traffic. Since these flat, smooth areas are open to the elements, water...
Fancy yourself a blacksmith? Want to make your own knives, swords, and tools? This article will cover one way to make a home made forge, one that I have tested and used with great results.
Flat cement can look dull and uninspired. You can make it come to life with textures and colors. Here are some tips on how to texture and color cement for patios, sidewalks, poolsides,...
Making repairs to a wood fence post can take some time but save you money in the long run. A wood fence post can be damaged from below the ground freezing, wind, water run-off from a roof, age,...
A tiki hut is a great place to sit back have a glass of tea and relax. but before you can do that you have to build it.
If you'd love the look of beautiful stacked stone on your concrete block foundation but can't afford the costly materials, make your own "stone" from Portland cement. By using sponges...
Ready to spruce up your cement or ceramic tiled floors? Honey its EASY! A little creativity, some paint and polyurethane (that IS a hard word to type!) and you are on your way to a fabulous new...
Stepping stone walk or patio area is easy to do, by following these easy instructions.
Spud guns are one of many popular homemade cannons. The gun is powered with hairspray and launches a potato a large distance. Making a spud gun is a project best suited to those with a few handy...
You can make all kinds of objects out of concrete. They will be heavy, but this can be an advantage when you want to construct something that is durable -- especially for outdoor use. You can...
There are several ways you can build cement rocks and boulders. Here are three methods that will create realistic rocks you can use for decoration or landscaping.
Let’s be completely honest here, just about everyone has chipped or broken concrete on their sidewalks or driveways. Perhaps it was caused by rain, sleet or snow, too much pressure or simply the...
Judging by the cost of putting in a simple concrete step under your doorway, you would think there is some secret or magic that only concrete workers know about pouring cement. You CAN do your own...
A sunny patio is the perfect place for a handicap accessible garden. Gardening is very therapeutic. The cycle of planting and reaping helps people who are frail or disabled feel productive and...
Concrete has been around for some time now. Just recently it's being used in a artistic way. It takes skill and preparation to cast concrete in general, and attention to detail to cast a...
Laminates are made of paper layers that have been heat-treated with resins. This makes a durable - but not impervious - work surface. Here's how to fix some problems associated with laminates.
I don't know which I love more, the fish themselves or the fun in decorating the aquarium. After becoming frustrated that my pretty plastic and silk aquarium plants kept tilting or floating away...
Laying a cement floor can be challenging. Here are some tips and hints for die hard do-it-yourselfers!
For those who want to do more damage than one can manage with a BB gun but don't want to wait a week for a background check, there is always the Potato Cannon or Potato Gun. This cheap and quickly...
Though purchasing a modular home makes everything seem automatic, you will still need to properly prepare your land where your new modular home will be placed.
If you need to make repairs on curled, asphalt shingles do so, if possible, on a warm day when the asphalt will be pliable.
When I first got the idea, I was not sure if it would work. Here is How I made my WaterPond.
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