Friday, February 27, 2015

Harvest Rainwater For Landscape Use

Old-fashioned rain barrels are making a comeback as people look for ways to conserve natural resources. Money does not literally fall from t...

Make A Rain Barrel From A Plastic Barrel

Water is an essential resource. For those that garden and use water for their yard, rain barrels provide a way to contribute to the conserv...

Rain Barrels & Mosquito Control

Standing water can encourage mosquitoes to breed. Rain barrels are excellent means of capturing water for use in gardens and yards, but they...

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Harvest Rain On An Apartment Balcony

You can use an umbrella to harvest rainwater . Harvesting rainwater allows you to prepare for a potential drought or other emergency, save m...

Drill A Barrel For Scope Rings

Adding scope rings to a rifle is a great upgrade. Mounting a scope on your rifle is a great way to improve long-range shooting. Many rifles ...

Install A Rain Diverter

If you watch how the rain falls and runs down your roof you may notice the rain comes down harder in one given area. Luckily, there is a wa...

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Interior Design Vs Decorating

Interior design and interior decorating are two separate professions that often overlap. Both are concerned with creating rooms that are fun...

Drain Flower Beds

Flower gardens typically need well-draining soil so that water doesn't stand and foster mildew growth. Not all flower beds are created e...

Make Rainwater Barrels

Collecting rainwater is an excellent way to be eco-conscious while conserving water. In fact, rainwater collection lends a hand to watering ...

Pack A Drumset To Ship

Prepare the drum set for shipping. Packing a drum set for shipping can seem like a daunting task, but it can be accomplished with the right ...

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Seal A Spigot In A Plastic Barrel

Barrels are often cheap and plentiful. Homeowners seeking to curb water use have relied on plastic rain barrels as a convenient way to store...

Cut Back On Water Consumption

Homeowners waste hundreds of gallons of water a day doing common activities such as washing dishes and clothes, taking showers and flushing ...

Test A Wildview Feeder

A Wildview Feeder allows you to feed area wildlife. Before you go to the expense of filling it and setting it up near your deer stand, you s...

Install Rain Soft Water Treatment System Replacement Filters

Rain Soft water treatment systems use four different filters to ensure that your drinking water tastes as clean as possible. Fortunately, th...

Friday, February 20, 2015

Plan For A Cistern

The location of a cistern can make a difference in its performance. Cisterns are required for comfortable living in areas with long dry seas...

Make A Barrel Feeder

You can make a barrel bird feeder out of a soda bottle. Craft bird feeders are often constructed with wood and a tray containing bird seed....

What Is A Seal On A Rain Diverter

Rain diverters are metal gutters or flashing pieces designed to redirect rainwater that falls on your roof. Diverters can prevent water runo...

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Hook Plastic 55gallon Drums Together

Plastic 55-gallon drums are used to transport liquid and solid materials. When transporting or storing the drums it is handy to lash them to...

Make Waterfall Fountains Out Of Barrels

Water fountain Fountains are special way to bring interest into garden, and can provide a soothing affect. Create a garden focal point with ...

Diy Rain Garden

Stop your rain water runoff from running directly into storm drains. Rain gardens collect storm runoff from your home's roof and prevent...

Clean Collected Rain Water

Clean Collected Rain Water Harvesting rainwater is a simple way to make use of your natural resources. After you've developed a way to ...

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Shop At Garden Ridge

Garden Ridge, a large discount home decor store, is a great place to find items for your home. Purchase artwork, pottery, kitchen accessorie...

Replace Or Repair Old Wheelbarrow Handles

New handles can extend the life of a wheelbarrow. Wheelbarrows, the simple workhorses of yard work big and small, can take a lot of abuse. B...

Free Ideas To Repel Squirrels From Garbage

Cayenne pepper and hot sauces are effective squirrel repellents. Squirrels lose their cuteness when they chew through garbage cans, bird fe...

Install An Irrigation Pump

Even small one-horsepower pumps can deliver tremendous pressure. Most rural or country homes can use an irrigation pump if there is a water ...

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Use Plastic Barrels At Home

Recycling plastic barrels is a smart way to help protect the environment. Reusing plastic barrels around the home keeps them out of landfill...

Is It Safe To Use Roof Runoff For A Vegetable Garden

Is It Safe to Use Roof Runoff for a Vegetable Garden? Using a rain barrel to capture roof runoff saves water, but the water is not potable. ...

Install A Decorative Gutter Chain

You've heard about Japanese-inspired gutter rain chains but you're not sure how difficult they may be to install or whether the expe...

Set Up A Fish Tank Air Pump

Set Up a Fish Tank Air Pump The bubbles that air pumps generate in a fish tank serve two main functions: to work with aerators to help oxyge...

Monday, February 16, 2015

Make Body Armor

This is homemade ballistic armor, but not mine. Do you live in a high crime area? Maybe your an avid outdoors man, who shares his/her space ...

Home Rain Water Collection System Work

How Does a Home Rain Water Collection System Work? Containers and Covers Containers form the first component of a home rain water collection...

Prevent Flooding And Leakage In The Basement

A hot water tank that ruptures is one potential cause of a basement flood. Water that leaks into your basement or, worse yet, floods your ba...

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Making Wine Storage & Sugar Barrels In Colonial Times

Barrels are made by coopers, a word likely derived from the Latin word for cask, "cupa." Coopers have been making barrels for many...

Friday, February 13, 2015

Harvest Rain Water To Prevent Erosion

Running water is a powerful force that can cut through rock. Come on, folks, get your free water right here. That's what rain is -- free...

Water Live Oak Trees

Live oak trees are among the most favorite trees to use for landscaping. The tree's long branches and lush green foliage adds a dramatic...

The Best Ways To Water A Garden

There is a lot more to watering a garden than just getting out the hose or turning on a sprinkler system. You can save water--rationed in so...

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Put Bleach In My Rain Barrel

Old oak wine barrels are popular containers for catching rain water . Adding a small amount of bleach to a rain barrel has been a time teste...

Build A Flower Garden

Welcoming Flower Garden Building a flower garden is a great way to get outside, get some exercise and to enhance the beauty of your yard. It...

Calculate Capacity Of A Barrel

If you're planning to conserve water by catching rain in a barrel for your garden, you will want to know the barrel's capacity. A ba...

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Cure A Whiskey Barrel

Cure a Whiskey Barrel Wood contains pores that absorb water. Before using a wooden barrel for your whiskey, you will need to cure it to prev...

Make A Rain Water Deposit With Wood

Minimize water waste by using rainwater for outdoor activities. On a 1,000 square foot roof, a single inch of rainwater runoff will amount t...

Things To Do With Wood Pallets

Wood pallets are found around many industrial sites. Pallets are platforms made of two layers of wood slats used to help transfer heavy amou...

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Information On Garden Irrigation

A successful garden-irrigation plan considers the size and type of garden. Effective garden irrigation replaces the water lost from the soi...

Install Rain Chains

A rain chain is an elegant alternative to a gutter. Available in copper and other metals, rain chains may look like tulips, decorative bells...

Remove An Rv Awning

Damaged RV awnings should be removed from the RV. Removing an RV awning is necessary at times when the unit requires replacement or repair. ...