Installing artificial turf in your backyard or front yard might turn into a bit of an excavation job. Before digging, check for any utilities in your yard, like gas lines, water pipes, or electric cables. It would be wise to contactCall Before You Dig, a service available across the US ...
You’ll also want to add some drainage pipe from the water source into the rain garden; this also can remove any overflow to prevent flooding. Add some soil – there are varieties that are specifically tailored for rain gardens – and any necessary amendments to help the plants get started....
Making abirdhousecan be a fulfilling project for anyone who loves nature and DIY crafts. Our guide onhow to build a birdhouseprovides40 unique DIY birdhouse plansthat suit various levels of crafting skills. These plans are not only practical but also aim to enhance your backyard, offering a ...
The refrigerant liquid is cooled in the condenser; it then flows to the evaporator. At the evaporator, the air in the unit is cooled by contact with the liquid-filled coil. The condenser of a refrigerator or freezer is the coil on the outside of the unit; the evaporator is the coil ...
to build a space-saving solution for our herbs and seedlings. Embracing imperfections and the joy of trial-and-error, our eco-friendly project turned out to be the perfect beginner's adventure into woodworking and gardening. Dive into our story and maybe start plotting your next backyard ...
Install perforated PVC piping at each corner of your trench, leaving a couple of inches sticking up above the surface. Place your hose,rain barrelsiphon or other water source into the above-ground end. Plug the buried end of the pipe, and water will seep out slowly and evenly from the pe...
I used a garden hose to rinse the fine particles off the drainage rock (gravel roughly an inch in size), so it wouldn’t gum up the pipe sock. Bury the pipe in drainage rock. I shoveled a 4-in. bed of gravel into the bottom of the trench, then compacted it down to 3 inches wi...
Connect a male adapter that will allow you to seamlessly connect whatever length of heavy-duty kink-free tubing you need to run from your pond to a drainage ditch (for aesthetic reasons, we suggest you bury the tubing). Step 5: Install Underlayment & Liner Lay underlayment across the ...
If flushing the toilet leads to a backup, or worse, a toilet overflow, it's possible that the toilet drain pipe has clogged, or there may be a clog right at the base of the toilet itself. Before going to work with a toilet plunger - (as shown in our photo at page top) which is...
The addition of solar twinkle lights and battery candles brings the playhouse to life at night, making a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Providing both fun and function, this playhouse stands tall enough for older kids, ensuring everyone in the family can enjoy the backyard oasis. ...