How to Replace a Tubeless Mower Tire

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The tires on a mower are often abused and neglected. They are only even considered when they fail or go flat. Most people rarely check the air pressure in them, and depending on how you store the mower when you're not using it is a major factor in the longevity of the tires. The larger and wider the

How to Design Wrought Iron Railings

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Railings made of wrought iron look appealing both inside and outside a home. The railings will enhance the look of certain types of interior staircase designs. They also will fit certain spaces in the home as room dividers. A railing looks appropriate between a room and a step-down level, for exampl

How to Change the Starter String on a Toro Lawn Mower

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The starter string on a Toro lawn mower is subject to a great deal of stress when you pull it to start the mower. Eventually, there will come a time when the cord will fray and you will need to replace it. Replacing a starter string on the Toro mower is not difficult. The average do-it-yourselfer ca

How to Maintain the Brush of a Buffer

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Types of Landscape Edging Borders to Create

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When landscaping, most people agree that while there may be guidelines, there are no hard and fast rules. One of the most important aspects of landscaping, however, is to implement proper edging. Without strong edging, your landscaping will have a difficult time standing out from the rest of your ya

How to Make a Compost Bin

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In nature, composting is what happens as leaves pile on the forest floor and begin to decay. The decomposing leaves are broken down into the soil, where roots can begin the recycling process and claim the nutrients from the decomposed leaves. Scientists think that when early peoples dumped food wast

How to Lay & Install Flagstone on an Outdoor Patio

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Flagstone makes an attractive natural material for backyard patios. Install flagstone on an outdoor patio as a weekend do-it-yourself project. Flagstone is durable and more forgiving to install than smooth finished manmade materials created for patios, such as paving stone. The rough texture and nat

How to Grow Prize Winning Flowers

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Flowers are wonderful additions to any garden. Here are simple tips to help you grow the best flowers in your block. You would surely be the envy of everyone in your neighborhood.

An Outdoor Paradise With Teak Furniture

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The exterior of your house is also as good a place to be as the interior. Once equipped with patio furniture, teak furniture, outdoor umbrellas and outdoor heaters, it will undoubtedly be a heavenly place for you and your family to spend some quality time together.

How to Get Rust Off of an Artificial Tree Limb

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Artificial tree limbs are made of braided wire. Usually, the braided wire is painted green or brown but eventually, the paint can wear and rust starts to form on the metal surface. Although hidden, if you know what to look for, the rust can make your tree look old and worn out. Fortunately, you can

The Importance of Lawn Aeration

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Your lawn needs water and nutrients. If the soil is to compact, then water and nutrients cannot reach the roots. Lawn aeration is necessary to open the lawn up, so that water and nutrients can get to the roots of the grass where they're needed.

The Benefits of Using Teak Patio Furniture Against Other Material

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After a snowy winter it is now time to enjoy the outdoors. Spring is coming and you need to prepare your outdoor patio. You need to check on your plants and most especially to prepare your patio furniture. Upon assessing your outdoor you realized that you need to change some of your outdoor furnitur

How to Landscape with Small Pea Gravel

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Pea gravel is a long-lasting rock landscaping product that is popularly used for borders. Because of its small size, pea gravel easy to work with and compacts well into paths. Pea gravel is also suitable to use as mulch for flowerbeds. Sold under different names, such as horticultural grit, stone ag

Picking the Best Plants For Your Garden

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Many plants can often require particular conditions in order to survive, can grow bigger than expected or become a nuisance and need regular maintenance which people do not have the time or patience for. You should therefore always research what type of plants will work best for your garden, how exp

How to Replace a Husqvarna Blade

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Husqvarna makes a line of lawn mowers, most of which have a replaceable blade. When sharpening an old blade isn't enough anymore, you may have to completely replace it. Replacing a lawn mower blade is important to the health of your grass. A dull blade will not make a sharp cut and will therefore ca

How to Reinforce Deck Railing Posts

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Deck railing posts, usually made of heavy 4-by-4 inch lumber, may tend to wobble a bit, an undesirable feature where safety is concerned. Posts often benefit from reinforcement, especially those located on an end joist, which tend to wobble the most. You can reinforce deck railing posts during initi

When Should I Start Cutting My Grass?

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To create a beautiful lawn, homeowners must maintain the growth of grass during the growing season. A yard left uncut becomes unattractive and attracts insects and other unwanted pests. Similarly, cutting your grass too frequently or too soon in the year may cause problems in growth and appearance o

Garden Ideas - Eight Simple Ways to Transform Your Garden and Patio Without Paying a Landscaper

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There is an alternative to a major garden or patio makeover and hiring a landscaper to undertake it. You can transform your garden in a few easy steps using some garden ideas that will make your garden look fantastic without costing the earth.

A Backyard Fireplace Sets The Outdoor Scene

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A backyard fireplace can add a certain something to any outdoor room. Whether you are making an amazing patio, or want an outdoor kitchen, any outdoor space can be enhanced with these beautiful structures. Bring your indoors outside with these great accents, you'll be glad you did!

When to Plant Grass in Arizona

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Arizona is an arid environment that has a year-round growing season. Planting grass in Arizona can be tricky, according to Jeff Greenbloom at Richard's Garden Center in Arizona. You need to choose the exact time of year to plant grass, so that you know your grass will be healthy.