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How to Build a Wood Retaining Wall

Decide where you want your wood retaining wall to be., Clear the area where you want to build your wall of any brush or...

13 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Build a Retaining Wall

Plan and layout the site., Excavate the site., Tamp the soil level and lay down a paver base., Begin by laying the...

23 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Construct a Sandstone Wall

Pick the Location., Decide on what type of stone., Purchase footing., Gather your supplies., Weigh your options.

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Create a Stone Accent Wall

Decide what type of stone you want to install., Measure your wall., Prepare the room., Cut sheets of cement board to...

8 steps 5 min Medium
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How to Render a Wall

Prepare the wall for rendering., Mix the render., Apply the scratch coat of render to the wall., Scratch the first coat...

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Accessorize a Deck

Place a table and chairs at one end of the deck to provide a gathering place, as well as a place for food and drink to...

4 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Build a Deer Fence

Understand the need for a deer fence., Learn to identify deer damage in your garden., Make sure your fence is too tall...

18 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Build a Fence

Know the lingo., Consider at the function of the fence in order to decide on the material., Decide on the height...

28 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Build Deck Stairs

Include certain basic or nominal features, such as a minimum width of 48 inches (1200 mm), tread of 10.5 inches (275...

11 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Choose Deck Railings

Decide on a material for your deck railings., Comply with any local building codes., Look for rails that are from 36 to...

10 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Build a Deck

Know your local building codes regarding decking., Obtain any necessary permits., Know the depth of the frost line in...

6 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Build Simple Square Decking

Pick a location for your decking., Lets say your decking is going to be in the middle of your back garden, freestanding...

13 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Repair a Backhoe Tire

Ensure safety first., Lift the tire off of the ground., Remove the lug bolts., Remove the wheel from the tractor, lay...

32 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Replace a Submersible Well Pump

First you need to shut off the breaker to the pump., Locate and remove the top of the well head (cap)., Shine a bright...

32 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Maintain Construction Tools

Clean your tools., Protect electrical cords., Lubricate tools., Inspect tools regularly., Store tools with care.

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Build a Ferrocement Tank

Cut the chicken wire/hexagonal wire mesh using the wire cutters., Cut the electro-welded mesh using the bolt cutters...

19 steps 1 min Advanced
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How to Build a Water Hand Pump

Build the foot valve assembly., Build the plunger assembly., Identify how much connecting pipe is needed., Build the...

7 steps 6 min Medium
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How to Build a Backyard Waterfall

Select the ideal location for your waterfall., Map out your waterfall., Dig the stream bed., Construct your...

11 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Build a Stream

Dig a top-pool or small well (40cm deep) at a higher ground level than your pond., Construct your foundation gradually...

33 steps 1 min Advanced

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