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Building a treehouse can be a lot of fun for you and your family, but it’s also a complicated project that may require a lot of effort. Like any kind of structure, you should consider how much you’re willing to spend and have a plan, whether that’s to design your own treehouse ...
In order to build a roof over a deck, you will need to connect the new roof framing to the existing building. The most effective way to do this is to usepost and beam constructionand have the rafters connecting the beam to the building. Other, more involved methods require you to remove...
Step 2: Figure out how much of your allowance you want to save and how much you want to spend. Put aside a 5 for your long-term goals. Take two envelopes. Write "spend" on one and "save...
Effects of a Hurricane on Home Sales It's not just about flooding or a damaged roof – a hurricane in your hometown can impact the housing market for months. Josephine NesbitNov. 8, 2024 How Homicide Affects Home Values A violent crime in your neighborhood could kill your home's s...
Thanks so much Angela. I am pleased with how it looks 🙂 Reply Michellelhb says: I used copper pipe on my porch with drop cloth curtains as one set of windows get some intense evening sun. Reply ValenzMom a/k/a Helen says: I’ve never used galvanized pipe before for curtain ro...
But when you already have raccoons on your property, you can still repel them with certain scents and other methods. Follow these tips to “raccoon-proof” your yard as much as possible. 1. Secure trash cans A raccoon’s number one food source on your property is your trash. These critte...
Front Walls and Entrance: Measure and cut a pallet in half to build a front wall and a doorway, ensuring your kids have easy access. Attach these pieces to the front, securing them firmly. Stage 3: Roof Construction Building a Support Frame: Using 2x4s, construct a frame to support the...
Rain garden: for homeowners with wet yards, filled with water-loving plants to reduce flooding Sensory garden: build a garden to tickle your senses, appealing to sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound Native plant garden: a garden that’s typically full of low-maintenance plants that attract ...
As are the bird feeders to put them in. Sunflower seeds are very much liked by a large variety of birds so this is the best to buy if you want to see many species in your garden. You can also buy a birdseed mix which will do the job too. I usually buy t...