Friday, July 31, 2015
Dispose Of 55 Gallon Steel Polyurethane Resin Containers
Clean resin containers welll before disposal. Polyurethane resin is a two-part solution that is mixed to form a hard, semi-transparent plast...
Build Your Own Rainwater Cistern
Building a rainwater cistern Water is critical to sustaining life -- either plant or animal. The problem is as populations increase so does ...
Collect Rain Water For Home Use
Using rainwater instead of tap water in your home is one of the easiest ways to help the environment. Collecting rainwater for home use save...
Age Beer In Oak Casks
Beer can be aged in an oak cask to enhance the flavor. Aging beer in oak casks is an old tradition that traces back to the Belgian practice ...
Should Water Drain Into The Ground From A Gutter
The downspout should direct water three to four feet from a home's foundation. The downspout that attaches to the end of the gutter allo...
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Paint Plastic Barrels
Paint plastic barrels so they blend in with your home. From a rain barrel to a plastic garbage bin, nearly every homeowner has some type of ...
Recycle Plastic Drums
Transport the plastic drums to the recycling center with a truck or attached trailer. Plastic drums are considered rigid or hard plastics a...
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Pressurize A Water Tank
If you've ever had a broken water pipe or needed to work on your tank, then you know the importance of being able to pressurize the tank...
Transplant A Lime Tree Into A Wine Barrel
Aunt Saralynn was always so proud of her limes. Lime trees grow year-round in tropical climates outdoors, and you can grow them indoors as h...
Filter Waste Oil
Cooking oil can be filtered and used for fuel. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oil. Some users buy new oil to use in their fuel, but others...
Use Rain Barrels When You Have No Eaves
Use the downspout to collect precipitation in a rain barrel. Not every house is equipped with eaves, but all houses should have a gutter sys...
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Build A Dock
The greatest way to enjoy waterfront living is to sit out on your dock. Whether you want to just enjoy the water, park your boat or have a n...
Prevent Mosquitoes In A Rain Barrel
Rain barrel protection is easy. The best defense is a good offense, so take a couple of simple steps to secure your rain barrel from mosquit...
Install A Rain Chain
A rain chain is a beautiful alternative to downspouts and attach easily to existing gutters. Water runs through the gutters and the rain cha...
Control Frizz When Flat Ironing Hair
Frizzy hair can happen to anyone, whether it is natural, environmental or as a result of over-coloring or chemical damage. Those with coars...
Monday, July 27, 2015
Make Acid Rain For A Science Project
Acid rain is more common in areas with higher air pollution. Acid rain is rain that has been made acidic by air pollutants in the air. The r...
Recover Patio Furniture Seat Cushions
Recover patio seat cushions to enjoy your outdoor furniture. It is not a hard task to "go green" by repurposing your well-used pat...
List Of Foods That Contain Algae
Algae is often a key component in sushi and vegetable rolls. Many people don't realize how common algae is to our everyday life. It is i...
Is It Safe To Use Rain Barrel Water To Water Vegetables
Vegetable plants need safe water, just like people. Vegetable gardens are bright, productive parts of the home landscape, but come with spec...
Friday, July 24, 2015
Protect Water Bodies
Protecting a body of water saves the resource for years to come. Water is necessary for life. Water resources must be protected to prevent i...
Find Arrowheads In East Texas
Look for arrowheads near major water sources in east Texas. Few things are more fun than looking for Native American artifacts. Arrowhead hu...
Ways To Paint A Rain Barrel
Rain barrels may be eco-friendly, but they can be large, white eyesores on your property. Rather than accept these white plastic designs, pa...
Make A Pvc Rain Chain
Replace your downspots with decorative rain chains. Rain chains are decorative alternatives to downspouts that originated from Japan. Tradit...
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Fabricate A Rain Storage Container
Rain barrel For many years, before water was available at the turn of a faucet handle, rain barrels captured runoff rainwater and satisfied ...
Refinish Metal Gun Parts
Having a firearm professionally blued is expensive--and for good reason. It is a lot of work. A poorly maintained firearm can fail at an imp...
Water Orchid Plants
Orchid flowers are their own reward. Orchid flowers are highly prized and orchid societies around the world attest to the popularity of rais...
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Clean Kersone Out Of A Plastic Barrel
Kerosene is a hydrocarbon oil that is commonly used as fuel in lamps, cookers and heaters. Kerosene can be safely stored for years in any s...
Plug Drip A Line Of Sprinkler Holes
Goof plugs can stop leaks in drip irrigation lines for gardens and flower beds. Drip irrigation lines are good for low-volume watering of f...
Ideas For Gutter Water Spouts
The most commonly seen downspouts use a pipe connected to the roof channeling water to the ground. Gutter water spouts or downspouts help mo...
Rainscapes & Natural Drainage Projects
Concrete or asphalt driveways present storm water runoff problems after heavy rains. Storm water runoff has to go somewhere after it flows ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Build A Water Barrel
Garden Water Barrel There are plenty of ideas online for building a water barrel that range from extensive to simple design. Lots of people ...
Rainwater Collection Laws
There are laws concerning rainwater collection in many states. Rainwater collection is one of the oldest means that humans have of getting w...
Decorate Wheel Barrels
Wheel barrels can add a bold, attractive design element to your yard. Fill the barrel with your favorite flowers and herbs to create a makes...
Monday, July 20, 2015
Kill Mosquitoes In A Rain Barrel
Mosquitoes are not only pests, but there are certain species that can transmit diseases such as West Nile Virus. To cut down on risk of skin...
Use Wooden Barrels In Unique Ways
Wooden barrels hold lots of potential for creativity. Wooden barrels originated in a time before plastic existed and when wood was the most ...
Get Rid Of Mold From Wine Casks
Mold thrives in moist damp places, which makes your wine cask a perfect breeding ground for the hideous spores. Mold living in your wine cas...
Homemade Piston Pump
Piston pumps are found in almost every area of human endeavor. They are used to inflate bicycle tires and air mattresses. In their liquid em...
Friday, July 17, 2015
Diy Grey Water Filters
Grey water is the leftover water from a bath, shower, laundry or sink. If you live in an area with limited water access or simply wish to c...
Install Rain Barrels Around The House
Don't let rainwater go to waste down the gutters; collect it in a rain barrel. Instead of letting precious rainwater run down the drain ...
Build A Rainwater Collection System
A rainwater collection system is a valuable addition to a home landscape. It reduces use of natural resources, while providing water for pla...
Store Food In 55 Gallon Drums
Rice has a very long shelf life. Whether you are worried about natural disasters or contemplating the end of the world, having a bulk supply...
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Measure Domestic Water Pressure
Measuring domestic water pressure is a simple diagnostic that aids in understanding the performance or under-performance of showers, faucet...
Write A C++ Program That Calculates The Average Rainfall For Three Months
Programming languages can be used to aid many scientific fields, including meteorology. This is the study of weather patterns, and it genera...
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