Put Away Summer Structures in the Fall
Put away your backyard shade structure when the summer is over. We bought this one two years ago and didn't put it away over the winter. When the windy rainy days of spring hit it, just couldn't take it and totally collapsed.
Building a Shed on Uneven Ground
This is a guide about building a shed on uneven ground. Although some people are blessed with even ground for outdoor structures, many more have hilly or rocky yards or other challenges to building a shed.
This is a guide about building a simple shed. Adding a little storage to your back or side yard is a perfect way to keep tools and other outdoor equipment organized and protected from the weather. Building a simple shed is a great way to do accomplish that.
Here is our new patio set on our back porch. We spend more time out here than inside.
My grandsons are visiting me for several weeks this summer. Here is a picture of the flag pole Derek made for us while he was here. He found the old pole behind our garage. He painted the pole white, and attached a solar light on top.
Pool Noodles As Safety Bumpers
Someone gave my husband and me their old chicken coop but the edges of the tin roof would scratch my head. I bought a couple of pool noodles and brought them home. I took some sharp scissors and put a split in each one.
Greenhouses allow you to extend your growing season, raise new types of plants, and maintain total control over growing conditions. Fortunately, you no longer have to be a professional plant grower to enjoy the benefits of owning one.
Getting Rid of the Smell of Copper Green Wood Preservative
I used Copper Green wood preservative on my deck and my daughter can't stand the smell. She complains bitterly. Is there some way to get rid of the smell?
Keeping Mud Out of Gravel RV Pad
I built a RV pad. I spread 2 inches of gravel to keep our shoes clean. My problem: There are hundreds of very large earth worms living underneath the gravel. These earthworms bring up so much soil that my gravel is becoming muddy when it rains. How can I correct this problem?
Designing a Pond Canopy to Keep the Leaves Out
I am looking for canopy designs to put netting on to keep the leaves out of the pond. The floating net is sinking with the weight of the leaves. It seems it could be left up all year since it is under the trees.
Attaching Window Boxes to a Shed
I have just bought 2 wonderful wood window boxes with liners for my shed. They are great but came with no hardware or instructions on how to mount them. The shed is Amish built, wood construction with siding cover.
My husband and I went out in search of a rack for our hose. We were reluctant to pay what was being asked, so I suggested he use an old pot and attach it to a support beam.
Keeping Outdoor Play Equipment Clean and Safe
If you have children, one of the most essential (and often overlooked) spring yard chores is probably sitting right in your own back yard: cleaning and inspecting your children's outdoor play equipment.
Building a Garden Arbor Inexpensively
I am looking for a cheap way to build a garden arbor. Any ideas out there?
Stainless steel sink built into a old gas grill stand.
My shed is saying "Hello" to all gardeners throughout the world.
I have a utility pole with a breaker box for the house on it about 2 feet from my back deck. It is an eye sore. Any suggestions on how to hide this hideous thing?
I thought I would share this thrifty idea as I only have a small garden and wanted a pond.
Every kid needs a playhouse or club house, so I set out to build our youngest grand child a club house. My idea came from a playhouse that we spotted in town one day.
Best Flooring for a Screen Porch
I have a covered porch that is screened in top to bottom. I need to replace some indoor/outdoor carpeting that is there with something else; it is over concrete. Is tile hard to install, and is there a special kind I need to use outside?
Dish Detergent for Dog Prints on Wooden Deck
We have a large, painted wooden deck and two very large dogs. To say the deck is frequently dirtied by their paws is an understatement. My husband had tried several things to clean the deck without damaging the wood or making it slippery.
Calculating the Cost of Adding a Semi-attached Garage
How much will it cost to add a 2 car attached garage to my house?. It will be 22 feet wide x 24 feet deep with a 6 foot breeze way between house and garage. The interior will be unimproved. Does anyone have recent experience with this type of construction cost?
Update Mailbox With Shelf Paper
A simple way to redecorate your mailbox without spending a lot of money is with peel and stick "shelf paper" available almost anywhere.
Greenhouses allow you to extend your growing season, raise new types of plants, and maintain total control over growing conditions. Fortunately, you no longer have to be a professional plant grower to enjoy the benefits of owning one.
Keeping Outdoor Play Equipment Clean and Safe
If you have children, one of the most essential (and often overlooked) spring yard chores is probably sitting right in your own back yard: cleaning and inspecting your children's outdoor play equipment.
