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How to Seed a Lawn

Determine whether you'll need a cool-season grass or a warm-season grass., Take a soil test to determine the lime and...

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Use a Lawn Edger

Understand how a manual (stick) lawn edger works., Learn how to operate a manual lawn edger., Understand how a...

3 steps 2 min Easy
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How to Winterize Lawn Care Equipment

Decide when it is time to put your mower and other gasoline powered lawn tools away for the winter., Thoroughly clean...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Replace a Lawn Sprinkler Timer

Determine if you really need to replace your timer., Write down the existing program on the old controller., Unplug the...

11 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Take Care of Your Lawn

Water in late evening or early morning., Check your lawn's water needs., Water deeply and infrequently., Look for signs...

25 steps 10 min Advanced
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How to Topdress a Lawn

Assess whether your lawn is due for aeration., Choose an aerator., Run the aerator over your lawn.

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Treat Lawn Fungus

Only water your lawn as much as necessary., Avoid spreading it., Fertilize your lawn., Keep your lawn mowed at a...

10 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Reseed a Lawn with Weeds

Know when to reseed your lawn., Test the pH of your soil before you reseed the lawn., Get rid of the weeds on your...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Replace an Old Lawn

Smother your lawn., Use solarization to remove your old lawn., Remove the old lawn using herbicides., Remove the sod...

19 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Pack Plants for a Move

Understand any regulations applying to your move., Consider the climate wherever you will be going., Consider space in...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Make Breakfast in Bed

Get a tray that has small sides on it., Decide what you'll make for breakfast., Prepare the breakfast as quietly as...

14 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Clean a Cement Mixer

Remove the drum from the mixer., Place the drum on its side and put some firewood and paper into the drum and set...

15 steps 1 min Advanced
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How to Clean a Sand Filter

Check your pressure gauges., Turn off the pump., Change the setting on your pool filter valve., Position your waste...

10 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Clean Pool Tile

Use a pumice stone., Try a nylon bristle brush., Spray a releaser., Scrub the tile in a circular motion.

4 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Clean a Concrete Pool

Drain pool and periodically spray sides of pool to loosen dirt and grime., Once empty, physically remove debris with...

14 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Clean a Vinyl Pool Liner

Clean the liner with a pool brush., Wipe the liner with a clean cloth., Vacuum up any algae or debris on the liner.

3 steps 2 min Easy
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How to Clean Above Ground Pool

Run the filter pump for at least 8 hours a day., Backwash the pool when the pressure rises., Clean the cartridge filter...

19 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Clean a Salt Cell

Turn the power off., Remove the salt cell., Look for deposits., Check the cell regularly., Pull out any large debris...

15 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Clean Your Own Pool

Make sure you have the right supplies., Skim the surface of your pool with a leaf skimmer., Brush the sides of the pool...

15 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Care for Lawn Tools

Rinse and scrub each tool after use., Use turpentine to remove sap., Remove rust with vinegar., Apply linseed oil to...

6 steps 2 min Medium

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