Lattice is thin strips of wood woven into a lightweight wood structure that works very well as a privacy screen. Because it is lightweight, it is very easy to install, especially on wood decks that have wood hand rails.

Many homes have stone foundations, walls, walkways or other accents. While these details are ideal if you are a fan of rustic or cottage design, not everyone desires them. Unfortunately, it can be extensive to hire a professional to remove a wall or walkway, not to mention the expense and stress of

Paying a contractor to build an outside barbecue grill for you can become very costly, and store-bought barbecues aren't that cheap either. Building your own barbecue can give your project the look of a professionally made grill without the expense. You don't need expert brick-laying skills, but you

Soil composition is one of the most important aspects when evaluating the success of a lawn. If the pH of the soil is too high or too low, you can always expect spotty patches of grass that comes in thin and wilted. With the application of crushed lime, however, you can raise the pH of the soil so t

Replacing a broken fence post can be costly and time-consuming. It involves taking apart the fence, digging out the broken post, replacing it with a new post and reattaching the fence. There is, however, an alternative for fixing a fence post that has broken at or near ground level.

Riding lawn mowers are used for cutting large yards where using a push mower does not seem feasible. Push mowers use hard plastic and solid rubber tires that require no maintenance. Riding mower tires are of the inflatable type like those used in automobiles. This makes the tires more vulnerable to

You can use a wide variety of fencing for different purposes including securing dogs in a yard. Wire fencing is often used in constructing a fence line to enclose an area for the family dog. Wire fencing is commonly stretched between metal or wooden fence posts set in the ground. Although wire fenci

A yard that lacks any color or design typically looks bland and doesn't do much in the area of curb appeal. If you have a large, flat yard, there are various things you can do to break up the landscape to give it appeal and dimension. Adding a flower bed, small trees or yard decorations gives the en

A chain link fence is one home feature that often needs repair. Chain link fence does not necessarily break, but it does sag, droop and sway. It is not difficult to repair, but many homeowners have a lot of questions about how to fix it. The most common problem is loose connectors between two fence

If the image of a whole pig roasting over an open flame makes your mouth water, a spit-roasted barbecue grill might be a worthwhile backyard project. Spit-roasting allows large pieces of meat or even whole animals to be slowly rotated and cooked for hours, producing tender results. This method of co

Sprinkler valves control the flow of water into your sprinkler lines. An electrical signal from the timer activates a solenoid on top of the valve, releasing a plunger that controls the water flow. Valves are made out of plastic and can break or leak when frozen or otherwise damaged. Since sprinkler

Having an outdoor shower in the summertime is great for rinsing off before jumping into the pool, freshening up after a day in the sun, or just cooling off when there is no pool or lake nearby. If you can't afford to have an outdoor shower plumbed or just want to build green, the best option is to

You can create the perfect environment for your plants, but if they do not come from hearty and healthy line they are unlikely to succeed. Thus, finding the right seeds is critical to the health of your garden. This article contains some pointers on how to find the right seeds.

Mowers have a series of pulleys on the underside of the unit. Pulleys hold the mower deck belt. As the engine wheel rotates, the pulleys rotate as well, moving the belt along the bottom of the unit. When the belt moves, so do the blades. If a pulley is stuck on the unit the blades will not spin. Rem

The first, and most important step in growing grass is to prepare the soil adequately. This is difficult to do, however, if you are growing grass along a curb. This is because there is usually a lack of depth to the soil, as well as a tight space to work in. You can grow grass along a curb, however

Pools are an oasis for many homeowners seeking to relieve stress and cool off. Part of the fun in having a pool is the many toys that can be played with by homeowners and guests alike. These inflatable toys come in the form of beach balls, animals, tubes, floats and boats. On occasion, an inflatable

A thin layer of mulch spread across the soil of your vegetable garden can help protect the roots of your plants from the hot sun and cool evening air. Mulching also balances soil moisture and guards against weed growth. Black wood mulch is an organic mulch containing a dye that gives it its rich bla

A good yard landscaping concept is one that everybody can use. There are several different yard landscaping concepts and many of them are good but to find the one that is suitable for you and ...

The crib tent sits on top of the crib and prevents active infants from climbing out of the enclosed area. The tent has ample headroom and uses a mesh screen to keep the area enclosed. The screen allows air to flow through the crib and has little effect on the light. The enclosed tent does have a zip