Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Homemade Rainwater Collection System
Homemade Rainwater Collection System A rainwater collection system gathers and stores rainwater that can later be used for household needs...
Problems Of Rainwater Collected In Rain Barrels
Harvested rainwater can be used to water plants. Harvesting rainwater in rain barrels is an ancient practice that has grown in popularity in...
Can Humans Drink The Water Out Of A Cactus
The prickly pear cactus . Long-held lore says that that if dying of thirst in the desert, one need only cut open the nearest cactus to find ...
Compare Rain Barrels
Rain barrels collect rainwater from your roof to use for outside watering. A rain barrel is a system that collects and stores rainwater fro...
Monday, September 29, 2014
Replace A 1911 Colt Barrel Link Pin
Replace a 1911 Colt Barrel Link Pin The Colt 1911 .45 pistol was the standard issue for U.S. military personnel until it was replaced by the...
Paint In The Garage When It Is Raining Outside
Winter woodwork projects can mean painting in the garage. If you like to work on do-it-yourself projects, chances are you may sometime have ...
My Moen Spout Diverter Leaks
When you take a shower using your Moen spout diverter, the water should exit only through the shower head and not the spout. If the water ...
Pressurize A Well Water Tank
All home water pump systems use a pressurized water tank. Inside the tank is a rubber bladder. The bladder aids in the control of the water ...
Friday, September 26, 2014
Make Koolaid Pickles
Kool Aid Pickle Kool-Aid Pickles are delicious! Also called Koolickles, they are eaten all over the south, but they are particularly popula...
Clean A Fish Pond
Cleaning a fish pond is a dirty job, but it must be done if you want to keep your pond attractive and its residents healthy. Luckily, most f...
Trap Water
Rain barrels trap rainwater. Storm water runoff causes many problems. It can lead to flooding, spread pollution by absorbing pollutants as ...
Increase Hose Water Pressure
Watering that far away hanging basket in the garden can be impossible if you haven't enough water pressure to your hose. To fix it, we h...
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Increase The Use Of Water Consumption For Domestic Purposes
A running tap left unattended can waste a considerable amount of water. Water is a precious resource that is available only in limited quant...
Attach Flex Pipe To Pvc
PVC pipe is not traditionally used for an air duct but it can be attached to flex pipe to move air from one place to another. To do this you...
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Decorative Rain Gutter Alternatives
Gutter with decorative metal ornamentation Every house needs gutters to keeping rain from damaging a home's foundation, leaking into the...
Use A Trashcan To Store Ro Water
Reverse Osmosis , abbreviated as RO, is a filtration method that involves removing molecules, impurities and ions from drinking and aquarium...
Build An Inexpensive Compost Bin
A trash can with holes is an inexpensive option for a backyard compost bin. Turning organic material into compost can be done in a variety o...
The Best Ways To Set Up Landscape Drip Systems
Drip irrigation is an alternative to time-consuming hand watering. Drip irrigation systems are utilized in drought-prone regions and by hom...
Tell If A Glass Bottle Is Vintage
Tell If a Glass Bottle Is Vintage Identifying the age of a bottle is not always as easy as it may first seem. While bluish and dark-tinted g...
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Make The Best Rain Barrels
Building your own rain barrel ensures that you always have enough water to keep your garden healthy. If you have an outdoor garden or a sign...
Dimple A Barrel
The AR-15 comes in many sizes and finishes. Whether you are looking to give your rifle a new finish or are interested in the benefits of a d...
Use An A/C Drain To Water Plants
If you have an air conditioning unit , you may have noticed that there is a small pipe attached to it that has water draining out of it. Th...
Monday, September 22, 2014
Use A Rock Collection As Yard Art
There is a growing interest in landscaping with rocks: good news for the many collectors who fill their pockets or go to great lengths to ha...
Decorate A Garden Shed
Once a garden shed is in place and viewed in its final setting, you can begin to decorate and tie this important piece into the rest of the...
Measure Water Pressure With Pressure Sensors
Sensors, or pressure gauges, are used to measure water pressure. Measuring water pressure using sensors, or gauges, is an important step to...
Find Donate Life Jewelry
Agabhumi is a jewelry store with locations in Connecticut, California and Barbados. It also has an Internet store. Agabhumi manufactures a l...
Friday, September 19, 2014
Connect The Propane Tank To A Barbecue Pit
Grilling food with propane is a fun family activity. Grilling with propane is often preferred by people who prefer a clean barbecue experi...
Parts Of A Mailbox
A mailbox can have various parts. Mailboxes are often made of wood or metal to protect the contents of the mailbox. Since the content is oft...
Use Reclaimed Water In Vegetable Gardens
Rain is good for your vegetables , and it's free. Vegetable gardens provide a plentiful bounty of fresh ripe produce throughout spring a...
Make Charcoal From Wood Without Using A Barrel
Wood bundled for the charcoal firing. Charcoal has long been a fuel for cooking, forging metals and drawing, among other applications. Charc...
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Types Of Rain Water Harvesting
A rain barrel is the simplest method of rain water harvesting. Rainwater harvesting refers to any system that collects rainfall or runoff a...
Diy Wine Barrel
The average wine barrel lasts between five and seven years. Wine barrels are a staple of the wine-making industry. Much care goes into the c...
Prevent Mosquito Breeding In Cisterns
Mosquitoes place eggs in still water . such as found in a cistern. Mosquitoes are a familiar flying nuisance, and they need still water to ...
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Make A Cheap Rain Barrel
Put rainwater to good use in the garden, rather than letting it all run out the downspout. Build your own rainwater collection barrel to sav...
Convert Gallons To Inches Of H2o
Understanding convert gallons to inches of water, or vice versa, is not necessarily a skill that most people find useful on a day-to-day bas...
What To Do With A Plastic 50 Gallon Drum
Put your 50-gallon plastic drum to good use. Plastic 50-gallon drums are often used to transport food items and are readily available for h...
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
What Are The Dangers Of Burning Plastic Bottles
What Are the Dangers of Burning Plastic Bottles? Local and regional burning laws commonly prohibit burning of any plastic. These items inclu...
Stop Birds From Nesting In A Tile Roof
Starlings often make a nest under roofing tiles . Clay tiles come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, shapes and patterns for roofs. They of...
Clean Domestic Water Tanks
Keep your water safe by cleaning your water tank properly Domestic water tanks store water for a variety of uses and from a variety of sour...
Monday, September 15, 2014
Water A Large Garden
Without water there is no garden. Having a large garden requires having a large supply of water. Gardens get a little bit of rain in the spr...
Use A Soaker Water Hose
A soaker hose provides supplemental water to gardens. Soaker hoses look like a regular garden hose with tiny holes along the sides of the ho...
Diy Decorative Garbage Can Enclosure
Improve the appearance of trash day by keeping your cans in a DIY decorative enclosure. Admittedly, having a trash pickup day where all you&...
Native American Drums Facts
Throughout history, the drum has served as a way for Native Americans to connect to the Earth. Drums can be heard from quite a distance, and...
Build Garden Water Features
Build Garden Water Features Water garden features range from high-maintenance cascading waterfalls and fountains to a single simple barrel f...
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