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    Garden Tool Storage Ideas

    The right garden tools make gardening easier for sure. But where do you store all those tools? And how do...


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    15 Modern Deck Building Tips and Shortcuts

    There are lots of new decking products on the market, and deck-building methods continue to evolve and improve. Here...


    How to Replace Deck Boards

    Don't build a new deck if all you have to do is replace a few boards.


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    Easy Lawn Care Tips

    Get a greener, healthier lawn with less work!


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    How To Splice Underground Wire

    Make a splice that will last longer than the wire


    How to Fix Lawn Spots

    5 Remedies for your hurting turf


    Build a Circular Retaining Wall and Patio

    Hilly, small or ho-hum yard? Modular pavers and blocks let you carve out a unique retreat darn near anywhere!


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    Composting Tips

    Get compost fast

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    How To Build a Garden Arbor

    Create this stylish, arched DIY garden arbor in only a couple of days. It’s way easier than it looks.


    How to Construct a DIY Wooden Cart With Wheels

    This perfectly balanced workhorse rolls up and down hills with ease.


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    How to Build a Fountain Pond in One Day

    Add life to your backyard with this affordable fountain


    How to Build Easy DIY Steps on a Slope

    This easy-to-build natural stone path will last a lifetime


    How To Sharpen Shears, Hedge Trimmers and Other Garden Tools

    Proper gardening tool sharpening, such as pruning shears and hedge clippers, make your work easier, and the sharpening can be...


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    How to Use a Table Saw: Cross Cutting

    An accurate miter gauge and fence and basic wood jigs are the key to perfect table saw cuts.


    How to Build a DIY Copper Trellis for Your Garden

    Solder up this trellis in a weekend with ordinary copper tubing


    Roof Flashing Techniques for Outside Corners

    Make roof dormers and other outside corners leakproof


    How to Build a Garden Pond Deck

    Plans for a rectangular reflecting pond with ground-level boardwalk.

    12 Best Curb Appeal Ideas for Any Budget

    Whether you're putting your house on the market soon or simply want to make the exterior as beautiful and welcoming...


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    Five Solutions for a shabby deck

    To revive a shabby deck, there are five main directions you can go, and we'll guide you through them all.


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    13 Tips for Getting Rid of Crabgrass for Good

    Follow these tips to defend your turf from crabgrass and be one step closer to having a perfect lawn


    Top Tips for Ultimate Workshop Flexibility With Tool Stands on Wheel

    In the workshop, garage, basement or shed, having wheels on your tools and equipment means you can easily move them...


    11 Essentials for Your Spring Maintenance Checklist

    These jobs are best done during warm months, so make them part of your regular spring home maintenance routine.


    Five Easy Ways to Reduce Yard Work

    Make yardwork less of a chore with these tips.

    Drip Irrigation for Vegetables

    Learn how to get stress-free vegetable garden irrigation.



    Getting the Kinks Out: Finding a Garden Hose that Actually Works

    I'm on a quest for the perfect garden hose.


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    Sharpening Knives, Scissors and Tools

    13 expert sharpening tips and tools to make the job easier - no more dull DIY and garden tools!


    11 Tips for a Lush Lawn

    Use these tips to have the best lawn in the neighborhood!


    Garden Shed Illustrations and Materials List

    These illustrations and this materials list are a part of the Garden Shed that appeared in the July/August, 2008 issue...