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  Backyard Water Garden

  If a tropical vacation is not in the family budget, consider bringing a little bit of paradise to your backyard by constructing a water garden or pond. Whether it be free-form designed and installed to your precise...

  • Posted March 28, 2014
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  Assembling a Potter’s Bench

  When we’re not pecking away at the computer sharing our passion with you via this column, we spend time as the home improvement editors on television. Recently, our producer asked us to come up with a project...

  • Posted March 27, 2014
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  An Innovative Trickle Watering System

  We recently were given a tour of a beautiful private vegetable garden in a nearby community. Since the planted area covered about an acre, we now fondly refer to it as the inner-city mini-farm. Berries, peaches, apples,...

  • Posted March 27, 2014
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  All About Trees

  Trees have much to do with one’s first impression of a home. A tree well-suited to the architecture, climate and soil can enhance curb appeal. A poor choice can stick out like a sore thumb. In addition...

  • Posted March 27, 2014
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  All About Garden Hoses

  Most of us have used a garden hose. Some of us have tangled with one. Crushed end fittings, blowouts, tears and kinks are a few of the problems that a garden hose user encounters. However, a bit...

  • Posted March 27, 2014
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  5 Steps to Create A Hose That’s Easier To Use

  When we were children it was our job each week to help our father wash the car and work in the garden. We didn’t have a lawn, but planters surrounded our home. There were fruit trees, lilies,...

  • Posted March 27, 2014
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  Question I am confused. Insulation is important, but condensation and mildew are a result of the radical difference between inside and outside temperatures. What’s the deal? Westley Answer Good question! At first glance, it would seem to...

  • Posted March 27, 2014
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  Finding the Right Material

  Question I am planning to insulate the ceiling of my condo which is located under the roof. Please help me making a decision by furnishing me with information regarding the best material and procedures, cost effectiveness and...

  • Posted March 27, 2014
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  Debris Filled Furnace

  Question I would appreciate your advice, regarding what to do about a newly installed furnace. When I turned it on for the first time, an unusual amount of debris came through the floor-vents (gritty dirt, aluminum foil...

  • Posted March 27, 2014
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  Air Purification System

  Question I’m considering an air purification system for my house, but we have no air conditioner to attach it to. We do have central heat. Do the one-room purifiers often advertised actually work? Victor, San Diego CA...

  • Posted March 27, 2014
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