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Aluminum Soffit Installation Instructions
Soffit is found under the eave of a roof. It is available in both vinyl and aluminum. Soffit allows airflow through the attic and eaves. Aluminum soffit will not peel or rot and will never have to be scraped, painted or primed. Soffit is generally installed when siding installation takes place. It i
How to Install a Flat Wall Mount Plasma Television
Box set televisions, more commonly know as analog TVs, are now a thing of the past. Since the early 2000s, flat panel plasma and LCD televisions have made their way into homes in substantial numbers. However, unlike box set televisions, flat panel televisions cannot be placed on just any flat surfac
How to Test Electrical Wiring in a Lawn Mower
An electric lawn mower uses electricity to drive the motor that spins the blades for cutting grass. You can test the current that is flowing through the lawn mower by hooking a multimeter to it. Multimeters are available from a hobby store or electronics shop. The power switch on the lawn mower need
How to Uncover Brick Lawn Edging
Brick edging along a lawn provides an attractive border, but it must be maintained regularly or the lawn grasses and weeds will overtake the edging, shielding it from view. Fortunately, grasses that have grown up over brick edging can be removed with the proper tools, and the same procedure for unco
Irrigation and Tree Removal: Specialized Landscaping Contractors Can Help Restore and Revitalize
The help of specialized landscape contractors like tree removal contractors and sprinkler installers can take your yard from unsightly to unbelievable. Let the pros help you tackle your yard for beautiful, expert results. Is your ...
Thatch Problems
Thatch is a natural part of lawns. It is the dead and living organic matter that is sandwiched between the soil and the grass. While a thatch layer that is less than 1/2 inch thick can help maintain the health of your lawn, an excessive amount of thatch build up can pose problems.
What to Do for Problems With a Thick Fescue Lawn
Fescue lawns are notoriously hard to keep healthy, as they are sensitive to many different things, from being planted too close together to disease. You can do a number of things to help keep these lawns alive and well.
How to: Do-It-Yourself Flagstone Walkways
Irregularly shaped, flat stones embedded in the earth as stepping stones or floors allude to the stone villages of medieval Europe. Flagstone patios and walkways give home exteriors a natural look that concrete, with its industrial, modern characteristics, cannot. Homeowners who lack experience with
Landscape Maintenance Safety
Safety is vital when maintaining your own property or working with a landscape maintenance company. The federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration website says, "Landscaping and horticultural service workers are at risk of injury from a wide variety of potential hazards in this industry, in
Types of Sod Grass
When it comes to covering your lawn in a layer of fresh grass, sod makes it quick and easy. Sod comes in many varieties. Some varieties are more suited to particular environments and climates than others. Knowing exactly what kind of look and feel you want your lawn to have will help you find the ty
How to Sow Organic Seeds
Farmers plant organic seed for a number of reasons. Organic farmers begin with organic seed so that the plants that they grow organically will already be resistant to pests and diseases that plants treated with pesticides may not be resistant to. Additionally, the National Organic Program Standards
The Best Way to Clear Brush From a Chain-Link Fence
Plants are more tenacious than many people give them credit for. Chain-link fences may keep intruders out, but plants have ways around them. Leafy plants grow in and out of chain links. Woody plants may even grow to envelop portions of the metal. The best way to clear brush from a chain-link fence i
Brick Patio Construction Tips
Brick patios come in a variety of colors and patterns and are a good way to add value and beauty to your home. Constructing your own brick patio is a large but rewarding undertaking for a knowledgeable do-it-yourselfer.
How to Make Tea With Brewing Compost Equipment
Using water with compost to make a productive soil additive goes back hundreds of years. Until recently, this was done by simply soaking the compost in the tea and making an extract of it that provides beneficial nutrition. With better technology and an understanding of microbiology, the making of c
Do Double Wall Ovens Save Space in a Small Kitchen?
It can be difficult to save room in a kitchen when space is at a premium. However, with a built-in double wall oven, you can get a bulky appliance off the floor while adding efficiency to your kitchen design. Small kitchens can benefit from the addition of a double wall oven if you carefully plan an
What Are the Things That You Should Keep in Mind While Carrying Out Ottawa Landscaping
A number of landscaping options are available in Ottawa and it is important to explore them as much as possible before taking a decision regarding a particular company for provision of the services so that ...
Fence Installation Questions
Fences give privacy and demarcate property lines.fence image by martini from Fotolia.comThe boundary created by a fence can serve several useful purposes. It can pen in animals and livestock, provide a safe playground for children, and delineate a space for landscape features. It can also...
A Closer Look At Different Types Of Garden Fountains
Outdoor design is astonishing and it also offers a lively impression to everyone particularly with garden fountains. That is why it's not that surprising to discover several homes with garden fountain themes. Because of its popularity, it is no wonder that we have many types of outdoor fountain
Creating a Backyard Garden in a Small Space
A wonderful opportunity to create a sensational garden is small backyard. A restorative green space to sit, relax and entertain is almost a necessity with more and more of us living in urban environments. It doesn't matter how small the space there are ways and means of creating your own backya
Mulching Improves Tree Health
Applying mulch to your trees has several benefits. Mulch allows for better saturation of rain water into the soil. Mulch provides an insulating barrier to temperature extremes that can stress trees.