Before establishing your DIY bog garden, you’ll need to find the right place for it. Sometimes the most neglected area on your property can make the most natural spot to establish your bog garden, such as gutter runoff areas, pond edges, muddy patches, or overflows. These areas often hav...
The key factor of an in-ground sprinkler system is that its water source is below ground. In-ground sprinkler systems connect to your waterline via underground pipes, so all the piping supplying water to the sprinkler heads won’t be visible. The sprinklers emerge (or “pop up”) when it...
To treat a fungus in your yard, it’s important to identify them first. Once you know what type of fungus growth you are facing, you will be able to find a solution to treat it. Usually a fungal disease can be eradicated from your yard by changing cultural practices of your lawn care...
Sometimes called “linear channels”, these patio drainage systems involve moulding a piece of plastic guttering in a strip of freshly-laid concrete. They’re relatively cost-effective and are far speedier to install than traditional underground drainage systems. What you need Measuring tape Shovel...
Proper Gutter Maintenance—clean the gutters. Simple as that. If your gutters are clogged they may overflow and leak water directly next to your foundation. Also be sure to check downspouts and sump pump discharge pipes for clogs. The only tools you need are a ladder and your hands. By si...
Release this drainage only on flat areas where it will quickly soak into the ground; don't run it through a sprinkler or allow it to pool. This will decrease the chance of human or animal contact. When washing your clothes, avoid using bleach, liquid fabric softeners, and soaps that ...
The downspouts and underground collection piping must have water-tight connections. The elevation of the tank inlet must be below the lowest gutter on the house. Pros: The ability to collect from your entire collection surface The ability to collect from multiple gutters and downspouts The tank ...
This section of the solar panel installation guide will outline how to plan your wiring run, ground your system, and install a backfeed breaker to connect to the utility grid if needed.Wiring ManagementWiring management is an important (though often overlooked) consideration that will make your ...
For shower floor drainage, the floor must be properly sloped, and that’s what Mark E. Industries’ Goof Proof products provide. They have a system of screeding guide sticks that will aid the user in getting the pitch right on all shower floors. No more puddles or kicking water to the ...
Ridge greenhouses are joined through the eave with a shared gutter. Normally, an interior wall located underneath the gutter is absent permitting increased productivity. Ridge greenhouses can either be curved arch or gabled. Gabled greenhouses are generally suitable for substantial coverings such as ...