Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Information On Rain Forest Birds
The rain forest birds are some of the most spectacular in the world. Many of them have habits such as building their nests in the ground ---...
Build A Cheap Pontoon Boat
Plastic pipes can be used to build pontoon boats. Pontoon boats are designed to offer you and your belongings greater support while travelin...
Build A Home Cistern
A cistern is designed to gather and hold rainwater for use at a later time. The simplest cistern is a barrel under a rain downspout. More co...
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Run Gutters Into A Rain Barrel
Collect rainwater from your roof into a rain barrel. Diverting water from your gutters into a rain barrel allows you to save on water cost...
Grow Plants In A Whiskey Barrel
Originally designed to age alcoholic beverages, whiskey barrels are often used as garden containers. The barrels are sold to garden enthusi...
Patch A Waterproof Rain Jacket
You can patch a waterproof rain jacket using a home-assembled vinyl repair kit. It is easy to damage a vinyl jacket , and a torn waterproof ...
Monday, December 29, 2014
Clean 55gallon Plastic Barrels
Clean up old plastic barrels to use around your home. Often used as rain barrels, 55-gallon plastic barrels can also become compost bins, t...
Set Up A Draught Beer Keg
A draught beer keg is a popular feature at many big parties, such as barbecues and block parties. These kegs are a way to save money on bee...
Throw The Ultimate Diaper Party
What is a diaper party? Well the diaper party is the man's version of a baby shower, with a bachelor party twist. There are many ways yo...
Cut The Top Out Of A 55 Gallon Barrel
Many wooden barrels have permanent tops that must be cut. Empty 55-gallon barrels can be reused for a variety of purposes including making ...
Friday, December 26, 2014
Make A Barrel Costume
Don't wear a real barrel for your barrel costume -- make one out of foam. The classic costume of a "naked" person wearing a ba...
Set Up A Rain Barrel System
Installing a rain barrel system can help you afford a green lawn in the summer. Rain barrels are useful for a number of reasons. They provid...
How Does Passive Solar Heating Work
Understanding the Fundamentals Passive solar heating uses the heat that comes directly from the sun to heat homes and other buildings. Unlik...
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Grow Vegetables In Unheated Greenhouses
An unheated greenhouse is a good place to grow out-of-season vegetables. There are two basic kinds of greenhouses that you can use to grow ...
Build A Barrel Hot Tub
Barrel hot tubs can be made of real barrels or just styled to appear as if they are. Barrel hot tubs are one of the most classic styles of h...
Easy Ways To Collect Rain Water To Drink
Collecting rainwater can become a lifesaving task. Learning to collect rainwater serves as a life-saving tool if you ever encounter an emerg...
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Convert From Sprinklers To A Drip Irrigation Rain Barrel
Millions of gallons of rainwater could be harvested annually. The decision to switch from irrigating your lawn or garden from city or well w...
Make A Hose Holder
There are several ways you can store your garden hose. Many store-bought hose holders can be very expensive, whether they allow the hose to ...
Buy A Pilates Step Barrel
The Pilates step barrel is a popular piece of equipment used to strengthen the spine and relieve pain in the back, shoulders and hips. If yo...
Make A Bull From A 55gallon Drum
A 55 gallon barrel makes a nifty mechanical bull. Back during the big fad for riding mechanical bulls, a lot of enterprising souls decided t...
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Convert Oil Drums To Volume
Oil drums are a standardized unit of measurement for a quantity of crude oil. The oil drum or oil barrel is a unit of measurement that is pr...
Insulate An Easy Grow Greenhouse
Bubble wrap may be used to cover and heat a greenhouse in winter. Easy Grow is a line of greenhouses manufactured by the Easy Grow Greenhous...
Care For An Indoor Cactus
A cactus is a unique plant that is easily cared for even inside your home. For this reason many people with a green thumb and even those who...
Monday, December 22, 2014
Make A Garbage Can Clam Bake
Make a Garbage Can Clam Bake The grand tradition of the clambake is not limited to New England--and they aren't all held on the beach ar...
Diy Water Cisterns
Use a plastic barrel as a water cistern. Collecting rainwater is an option for watering the garden during a summer drought. The collection ...
Build An Irrigation System With A Rain Barrel
Rain barrels are food-grade plastic barrels, usually in a 55-gallon size, that you can use to collect rainwater for garden irrigation. The b...
Build A Rain Catchment System
Years ago, before public water systems, almost every home had a rain catchment system in place. This water was used for everything from laun...
Make A Concrete Cattle Waterer
Build a reliable watering system to cattle from dying of thirst. Cattle need water like any other animal. It is inconvenient to use buckets ...
Friday, December 19, 2014
Information On Repairing Submersible Water Pumps
Submersible water pumps are vital components for a well water system. If these water pumps fail, it is imperative that they are repaired imm...
Make A Water Filter Using Sand & Rocks
Use sand and gravel to filter your water. People need water to survive and yet 1.1 billion people in the world do not have access to safe dr...
Conserve Water To Fill A Swimming Pool
Water conservation is an important part of sustainability in our modern age. Most swimming pools take 18,000 to 20,000 gallons of water to f...
How Long Should A Roof Last
How Long Should a Roof Last? The condition of a home's roof is one of the most important factors in buying and selling a home. A roof p...
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Tint White Acrylic Fur
Whether long or short hair, acryllic furs can add elegance without harming any unwary critters. While acrylic (a.k.a. faux) fur is now widel...
Close The Ends Of A Rain Gutter
Without end caps, your rain gutter loses most of its functionality. Rain gutters help direct the flow of water to a specific location when i...
Live Off The Grid In In The Alaskan Wilderness
Maybe, like a growing number of people, you dream of a life with no utility bills. Maybe you want to live your life in such a way that you ...
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Tie A Barrel Hitch
A barrel hitch is so-named for its original use on barrels and supports an object from both sides and underneath. It is still commonly used...
Live In Simplicity
Though simplicity comes in many forms, the choices remain yours. Simplicity is a lifestyle choice. Some choose to live in the fast lane, som...
Make A Gardening Trowel
Your homemade gardening trowel will save you money and provide a sense of self-sufficiency. A garden trowel is a small hand tool used to dig...
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Make A Barrel
Make a wooden barrel for storage or as a conversation piece. Wine makers can even build their own barrel to store their precious brew. Use F...
Water Vegetables
Most vegetables need about an inch of water (about 62 gallons per 100 square feet) per week to survive. In most years, in most places, rain ...
Alternative Rain Gutters
A clogged gutter If you have a roof, you probably need gutters. The standard vinyl or metal troughs are functional (at least for a while), b...
Foundation Drainage Techniques
Poorly located downspouts often contribute to foundation flooding and water damage. Poor drainage around a structure's perimeter leads t...
Monday, December 15, 2014
Fresh Rain & Water Softener Problems
Rain water may not be the solution to your water needs. Maintaining a steady supply of clean water for your home is usually as easy as signi...
Run A Guttering Business
Guttering protects homes by routing rainwater directly to storm drains. Running a guttering business can provide a promising future since gu...
Paint Or Stain Clay Roof Tiles
Terracotta's porous surface quickly absorbs moisture. Terracotta clay tiles absorb sunlight and help insulate homes during winter and su...
Store Foodgrade Hydrogen Peroxide
Food-grade hydrogen peroxide must be stored in proper conditions to reduce breakdown of the solution. Some people supplement their diet wit...
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