Household irrigation system

A proper irrigation system will assure a healthy garden. The methods of irrigation are flooding, furrowing, sprinkling and drip or soaking. The drip irrigation system is the most effective of all, as it delivers water directly to the plants, through the soil. This system reduces water waste and reduces the time and money needed. Determine the type of soil that will be watered. If the soil i ...

Chimney cap repair

A chimney cap should be regularly cleaned and repaired if necessary. Keeping the chimney cap in good shape helps protect your chimney over time. Preparations First of all you have to lay a tarp over the area where you will be working on for safety reasons. This way you will avoid damaging the roof or any other part of the house. Remove the cap Using a hammer and chisel, break away ...

About clay chimney liners

There are 3 types of chimney liners: clay liners, metal liners and concrete liners. Depending on your needs, you will have to choose from one of these types. The liner is used to insulate the chimney flue from the heat coming from the fireplace. Many years ago, chimneys without a liner where considered dangerous because the flue could heat so much it ignited. Liner material The material ...

Homemade round baby cribs

If you need a baby crib you can choose to buy a ready-made one from a specialized store in your area or you can make it with your own hands. A round baby crib is the best option both for an aesthetic and a safety point of view. In order to accomplish this task you should gather all the necessary hardware and materials such as: wood glue, varnish or paint, power screwdriver, 2-inch by 4-inch ...

Choosing an Evergreen Shrub For Your Garden

Shrubs are smaller than trees and evergreen species bring color to your garden all year round. They are low maintenance and you can prune them in whatever shape you want. There are many such plants and luckily nature has provided us with species adaptable to all kinds of climate. There are some which are very good as natural fences and others which are good groundcover. Choose a flowering o ...

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