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DIY & Repairs

How to Move a Shed

Secure the shed structure., Dig under the shed so you can place jacks to lift it., Jack the shed up to the minimum...

3 steps 2 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Prepare to Build a Shed

Check the rules of the neighborhood., Check the local laws., Verify what the exact required setback are from your...

15 steps 2 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Insulate a Shed

Replace broken windows., Consider installing double glazed windows., Patch gaps in the roof, siding and around the...

23 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Install Paving Stones

Check with a utility company before digging., Draw up your plan., Choose a pattern., Clear away grass and debris., Mark...

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Install Flagstone

Plan your project., Purchase your flagstones., Dig out the foundation., Install the edging., Create the foundation...

8 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Install Pedestal Pavers

The installation crews normally work in four man teams., A typical installation would start off with a threshold of a...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Install Concrete Pavers

Mark the area., Excavate the soil., Lay the base., Place the drainage system., Compact the base., Lay bedding sand...

11 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Install a Brick Walkway

Make some walkway sketches to get an idea of the design you like before doing anything else., Use a garden hose to lay...

18 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Install Asphalt

Find a contractor., Remove your current driveway surface., Grade your driveway slope., Compact the base soil., Cover...

10 steps 3 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Build an Outdoor Classroom

Get a group of students together and decide what type of outdoor classroom you want at your school., Ask a teacher to...

10 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Build Bleachers

Begin building the base of the bleachers., Complete construction of the base of the bleachers., Cut boards to make the...

9 steps 3 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a Sod House

Build sod houses in September, when the roots of the grass are deepest., Find a location that's fairly level in an area...

21 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Build a Storm Shelter

Decide what type of "storm" and/or "wind rating" you are building a shelter for., Find out if the area you intend to...

18 steps 1 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Build Interlock Stairs

Create your plan or design including the following information: what the steps are going to look like and what...

29 steps 1 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Build Outdoor Fireplaces

Consider what purpose you want your outdoor fireplace to serve., Consider the design of the hearth., Determine the size...

20 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Build Fake Rock with Cement

Follow the above method and add the steps below to build more realistic-looking artificial rocks. , Use specialized...

9 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Buy a Pergola

Decide what you intend to use your pergola for., Look into local regulations., Consider your roofing and shading...

18 steps 6 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Weatherproof a Shed

Build the shed up off of the ground., Paint the outside with waterproof paint., Caulk gaps in the shed's main structure.

3 steps 2 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Remove Ceiling Mold

Check if there is a leak in the roof., Ensure proper ventilation and air circulation., Try to allow additional natural...

24 steps 8 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install Outdoor Electric Wiring

Determine which method is the most desirable: direct burial of cable under soil, PVC electrical pipe (PVC) buried under...

18 steps 4 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Brick Driveway

Lay out the driveway in the shape you want it., Excavate the area for the driveway to a depth of at least 12 to 14...

18 steps 2 min Advanced

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