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Landscaping

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Dec 23, 2009

A mailbox can be the first thing people see on your property, so it's important to get a nice one and install it correctly. But installing a mailbox post and mailbox can be a surprisingly tricky proje ...

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Dec 23, 2009

Solar lights are a great way to light up your garden. They are both inexpensive and eco-friendly, relying on solar power instead of electricity. In this short video, Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.c ...

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Dec 22, 2009

Your driveway can make a big difference in the appearance of your house. As nice as it would be to have a brick, slate or cobblestone driveway, those are expensive options that not everybody can affor ...

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Sep 24, 2009

Here's a Sunday project for you: Mow your lawn in the style of a flawlessly manicured baseball field.The Art of Manliness posted a tutorial on how to achieve three different styles: the basic stripe, ...

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Aug 28, 2009

The calming sound of water can give you some peace from a hectic day. You can make a pond for your home in a few simple steps.Before constructing your pond, go to local pet stores and look at their ko ...

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Aug 24, 2009

Lawn care: repairing a small spot.Here's a quick, easy, and effective way to keep weeds from invading small bare spots in your lawn. For best results, reseed damaged areas in early spring or late summ ...

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Jul 31, 2009

Are you tired of wasting grass seeds due to uneven distribution, or seeds that you unintentionally scatter onto your driveway? Here's how to create a cheap and effective way to spread your grass seeds ...

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Jul 31, 2009

Save money and the environment while building a pond filter system.Find an old plastic trash can with lid Create a drainage hole in the can, on the side near the bottom. Position the can so that run-o ...

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Jul 30, 2009

If there are a lot of frogs around your house and they keep coming inside then you should make a pond for them. Just follow these easy steps.Buy strong plastic to put in the ground. Ask the shopkeeper ...

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Jul 4, 2009

If grass is creeping into your flowerbeds or you just want a more finished look to your landscaping, try installing brick edging. This landscaping video and text tutorial from the DIY Network will sh ...