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Installation Instructions for a Mortise Lock

A mortise lock has great security potential. Over time, it has fallen short to the bored cylindrical locking devices, mostly due to the complexity of its installation. Nevertheless, it is one of the safest locks on the market, and as such it is the choice of many homeowners today. The body of this l...More...

Are Pests Menacing Your Beautiful Lawn? Here is What You Should Know

We long and cherish a neat lawn around our home. But it also attracts a variety of pests, who can play the spoilsport and render the lawn ugly and wilting. Hence a proper study of the various pests and the mode of elimination is also to be taken up, apart from proper fertilizer applications....More...

The Uses for Retaining Walls up to 1M High

Retaining walls are essential landscape elements. No matter what height they are, they serve valuable functions in erosion control and creating more space for other elements. Low retaining walls are manageable structures with a variety of uses. Retaining walls up to 1 m in height have less stringent...More...

How to Farm Grass Seeds

Grass seed is a massive industry, serving millions each year in the pursuit of the lush green lawn. If you've got a nice lawn, and don't mind it looking a little rough for a month or so, you can actually harvest your own grass seeds for personal use, sales or distribution among friends and neighbors...More...

Ant Control Products for Lawns

Ants that nest in the soil usually benefit the lawn ecosystem. However, they can become an annoyance when they appear in large numbers and come into the house to look for food....More...

Homemade Tree Stump Removal

Removing a tree stump is difficult because of the roots and the need to keep the surrounding environment minimally disrupted. The job is easier if you approach it with the right tools, timing and a knowledge of the plant and necessary chemicals....More...

Tips for Industrial Flooring Resurfacing

When industrial flooring becomes cracked and starts showing signs of breaking it is time to resurface it. The big difference between resurfacing an industrial floor and a regular concrete floor is that in an industrial ... ...More...

Jacuzzi Deck Ideas

Decks can be custom built for any size Jacuzzi.jacuzzi love image by .shock from Fotolia.comWhen installing a deck to accommodate your Jacuzzi or hot tub, there are many different styles to choose from. Depending on the size or location of your hot tub, you can custom design any number of......More...

Climbing Vine With Blueberries

Don't be fooled. Real blueberry plants are shrubs that grow 3 to 8 feet high, depending on the variety and age of the plant. Some wild blueberry bushes have a compact, low-lying form, but none of them are vines. The blue, purple or black berries growing on climbing vines are almost always poisonous....More...

How to Build a Swallow House in a Tree

If you are a swallow lover, building a swallow tree house is a great way to invite them into your garden and have them stay. These small houses are easily made and relatively inexpensive. To make the most attractive house for swallows, it must be rainproof, cool in hot weather and durable enough to ...More...

Turf Removal in "Cash For Grass" Program

In the west there is definitely a water shortage and one of the ways that cities are dealing with this problem is to offer "Cash for Grass". This is a program that encourages landowners to convert their thirsty lawns to drought tolerant plants and ground cover. How it works, a representati...More...

How to Keep a Bear Out of a Compost Pile

Yogi bear may seem funny in cartoons and movies, but anyone who has ever watched a video on Yellowstone National Park knows that bears are very determined when it comes to scavenging food. If you live in bear country and have a compost pile, you may frequently be faced with a bear nosing through you...More...

Structural Spacing for Two by Tens

Spacing for structural lumber depends on five things: lumber species, lumber grade, lumber dimensions, structural feature and builder's preference. The span length of headers, joists, trusses and deck beams, as well as the space between joists, trusses and the deck beams will vary depending on the t...More...

How to Grade an Existing Lawn

The grade of a lawn is the amount of slope or incline built into the lawn's surface. Having proper grade to a lawn is essential, because it prevents water from standing on your property, which can attract insects and reduce soil quality. A lawn's grade is especially important in vital areas of your ...More...

Installation Instructions for Wire Shelving

Wire shelving is an effective way to add storage to laundry rooms, pantries and closets. It is a versatile storage solution that can be installed on any wall. Adjust the shelving as your storage needs change by simply moving the brackets up or down along the slotted wall support. The do-it-yourself ...More...

Everything You Need to Know About a Vinyl Fence

Today's fence industry has advanced far beyond a simple wooden privacy fence or a plain chain link fence to secure your yard. When vinyl fences exploded into the industry, it brought a whole new level of beauty, value and privacy to your property....More...

Beautify the Garden Even More With A 'Sling

Gardens are important in every home since it can be a haven for wild flowers as well as a home for insect life, and small animal and bird life. It can also give a home a very refreshing atmosphere especially with all the greens present....More...