Monday, August 31, 2015
Make A Flattop Roof Garden
A flat roof is ideal for a rooftop garden. Roof gardens, or green roofs, are growing in popularity among municipalities and homeowners inter...
Install A Rain Drain
The gutter on the side of your house can actually direct too much rain toward the foundation and basement of your home. If you are a home o...
Friday, August 28, 2015
How Much Money Does A Barrel Racer Make
Top barrel racers earn six-figure salaries. The iconic image of the rodeo cowboy holds a special place in the cultural fabric of the America...
Hook A Pressure Washer To A Water Tank
Pressure washers are motor-driven hoses used to wash cars, sidewalks and buildings. Usually, you connect a pressure washer to a standard gar...
Diy Downspout
DIY repairs are needed on this downspout. Gutters and downspouts direct rain away from the house, protecting siding, windows, doors and the ...
Protect Our Water & Environmental Resources
Community recycling programs make conservation more accessible. Protecting our water and natural resources is essential because of their fin...
Reuse A 55 Gallon Drum
A 55-gallon drum provides many opportunities for reuse. With the rising popularity of environmental sustainability, the lifespan of a 55-ga...
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Cut A Plastic Barrel Top
Hard plastic can be a challenge to saw, since the material bends under pressure. You'll need to know cut a plastic barrel top when you&#...
Catch Rainwater Inside A Screened Porch
Rain barrels can be placed inside screened-in areas for easy access. Collecting rainwater runoff from a roof of a home or structure is one w...
Make Casts Of Termite Tunnels
Termite mounds are impressive feats of technology. Some natural objects cry out to be cast in stone, or at least plaster. The paw prints of ...
Save And Recycle Water At Home
Every drop of water is important to both your water bill and the environment. Water is a precious resource. Water-saving tips for use at hom...
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Katadyn Hiker Pro Instructions
Potable water is crucial on any hiking or camping trip. The Katadyn Hiker Pro is a portable water-filtration system. The system can be carri...
Build A Rain Collection System
Rain collection systems provide water for garden plants while lessening pollution. People collected rainwater for gardening as much as 4,000...
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Build & Use A Rain Barrel
An easy way to conserve water at your house is to build and use a rain barrel. A rain barrel collects water and holds it there for later us...
Myths About The Hoover Dam
At 726 feet, the Hoover Dam is the highest concrete arch dam in America and one of the seven engineering wonders of the United States. It cr...
Black Worms Grown From Mildew
Of all the insect pests that invade indoor spaces, drain flies may be among the most curious. These tiny flies live and breed in moist areas...
The Best Way To Clean 55 Gallon Plastic Barrels
Large 55-gallon plastic barrels are commonly used to create compost and collect rainwater. These barrels are large, and can be difficult to ...
Monday, August 24, 2015
Garden Irrigation Methods
Plants Need Water to Live It is essential that plants receive adequate water during all phases of their growth and blooming cycles. For some...
Kill Mosquitoes In Standing Water
Summer time and relaxing evenings spent in the backyard listening to the sounds of nature seem to go hand in hand. Unfortunately so does the...
Build A Grease Trap For A House
Clogged drains are a common home kitchen problem. Grease and food debris stick together as the water cools father down the drain, forming cl...
Measure Algae Growth
Excessive algae growth is detrimental to water health. Algae is common in aquatic environments. It grows and reproduces in the photic zones ...
Friday, August 21, 2015
Leaking Roof Tiles
Clay roof tiles hook over a wooden ridge or batten to hang in place. A leaky roof is not something a homeowner wants to find. It causes majo...
Directions For Making Rain Chains
Rain chain by Contraption Rain chains, or kusari doi, have been used in Japan for hundreds of years to direct and collect water runoff. Rai...
Plant Flowers In Wine Barrels
Pansies add bright color to a wine barrel. Wooden wine barrels, sometimes referred to as half barrels, provide a decorative planter for your...
Make Rain Barrels
Capture rainwater in a rain barrel for later use. The purpose of a rain barrel is to capture rainfall runoff to use for irrigation. The ide...
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Homemade Rainbarrels
Rain barrels are an easy and eco-friendly way to save water for use in your garden. Rain barrels are a simple and eco-friendly way to collec...
Compare Solar Water Pumps
Solar power is soaring in popularity. Solar pumps are popular because they are affordable and allow water to be accessed where there isn'...
Facts On Save Water
Population growth stretches finite water supplies. Saving water is a key component to becoming a more environmentally conscious consumer, a...
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Ideas For Rain Barrels
Ideas for Rain Barrels Collecting rain as an additional source of water is a centuries-old practice. While catching rain in a rain barrel in...
Install Rain Barrels
Install Rain Barrels Properly installed rain barrels save water and money, and help your garden grow. Typically, rain barrels are made from ...
Two Wheel Garden Cart Diy
Gardener with Wheelbarrow The wheelbarrow has been a gardening staple for centuries. Variations on the theme of one wheel, two handles and t...
Store Rainwater
Store Rainwater Harvesting rainwater is becoming popular due to water shortages in certain parts of the country. Rainwater is most often har...
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Train A Thoroughbred Horse For Flat Racing
Horses seem to love nothing more than to feel the wind in their hair as they run through the pastures. Thoroughbreds in particular are made ...
Buy Oak Barrels
There is a surprising amount of variety when it comes to oak barrels. There are different sizes, capacities, and looks. There are barrels so...
Convert A Whiskey Barrel To A Rain Barrel
Whether you're watering a garden or washing a car, using a rain barrel will save money on your water bill and help the environment at t...
Monday, August 17, 2015
Rain Barrel Information
Through the centuries, people have often collected rain water using a variety of vessels--bowls, tubs and barrels, just to name a few. Rain ...
Make Scotch Whiskey At Home
Whiskey is an alcohol distilled by fermenting grain mashes. Barley is the grain primarily used in the creation of whiskey, especially Scotch...
Convert Cubic Feet To Gallons
Convert Cubic Feet to Gallons Knowing the formula for converting cubic feet to gallons can be useful, whether you're adding a small wate...
Make A Three Tier Fountain
Terra-cotta fountain Decorative three tier fountains are focal points in any landscape. Make a three tier fountain with a terra-cotta plant...
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