Sources of Free Pavers or Stone
Does anyone know where I can pick up free pavers or stone?
Using Wine Bottles in Landscaping as a Border
I saw an article with pictures many years ago in Architectural Digest with cut off wine bottles of all sizes and colors. They were placed upside down, making a row. Has anyone seen this design and can help me to do this on my horseshoe driveway.
Making a Screen for Reclaiming Landscape Stone
Does anyone know how to reclaim landscape rock by building a home made "sifter"? I'd love to see some pictures. We had to dig up a 4' x8' section of 1/2inch rock landscaping and now much of it has dirt and debris in it.
I buy the blue fiber glass air conditioner vent filters they usual come 4 in a pack for about $2.00. However, in order to save time and money every four months, instead of changing them and throwing them away I vacuum them...
I reused my arbor that broke and made use of the lattice on my porch.
Creative Decorating Ideas Using Old Windows
Have you ever wished you had a great view right outside your bedroom window but all you see when you wake up in the morning is the wall of the next-door neighbor's house? Well then follow these easy steps to create your own window with a great view.
Saving Money on Building Supplies
Tips for saving money on building supplies. Post your ideas.
Make a Wall Shelf Out Of An Old Dresser Drawer
Take a distressed old drawer and hang it on your wall for use as a wall shelf. You can make it look old or new with paint, even add contact or wallpaper to the inside for a cheerful look. And leaving the knobs on at the bottom can serve as hangers for chimes, mobiles, or whatever you choose, maybe even kitchen towels.
Look in the dumpsters at construction sites (with contractor's permission of course) for scrap wood/moulding for small projects. It's amazing what is thrown out these days. By Cindy B
Building With Recycled Windows
Glass windows cannot be recycled commercially. They get destroyed. Stores replace their l l/2 thick double windows. I found 5 of them and used them to fill in my back porch. They were 300 to 400 lbs. Two men had a hard time lifting them.
If you have the old super-single size waterbed with the cubby hole type headboard you can turn it on its side and you have a small bookcase for your kids' books. Mount it on the wall in your craft room, laundry room or garage for extra storage.
Recycling Cement Blocks from Renovation
We are renovating a small home in the tropics of Qld. We are going to replace a falling wall with a window or door. In order to do this we have to remove the current wall which is made up of cement blocks, most will break during the demolition side, however having done this before (during summer!), I believe that there would be an easier, but more so, global friendly way to recycle these blocks in our garden.
What Can I Do With My Bent Nails?
I have a bunch of nails from a construction project. Most are bent and probably not usuable for building. What would you do with them? I have a bucket full. Thanks, Joe.
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