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Hobby Greenhouses and Greenhouse Kits

Trey Collier — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:36:45 +0000

How to Choose the Best Size and Location For Your Backyard Greenhouse Backyard gardening is experiencing a renaissance, and many home owners who would not consider such an endeavor in the past are now embracing gardening. The reasons for the increase in gardening interest are varied and include lack of variety and quality at local nurseries and garden centers, a desire to enhance the home’s … Continue reading Hobby Greenhouses and Greenhouse Kits »

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How to Prepare a Shed Foundation

Trey Collier — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:33:08 +0000

Preparing Your Site for a Shed Foundation Recommended methods for constructing basic foundations for sheds, playhouses etc: Patio Stones 4×4 Pressure Treated Beams Concrete Slab Step-By-Step Foundations 1) Prepare Your Site For Construction Before receiving your garden shed or gazebo, clear the construction area. Remove all debris, roots, grass, and rocks. Make sure the ground slopes away from the site at least 10 feet in … Continue reading How to Prepare a Shed Foundation »

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Tips for Selecting the Best Outdoor Furniture Covers

Holly Yielding — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:31:36 +0000

Considering Material, Size, and Special Features When weather becomes too hot in summer or too cold in winter, enjoying time on your outdoor patio furniture may not be possible. Before retreating to indoor comfort, be sure to protect your investment by covering your furniture with outdoor furniture covers, also known as patio furniture covers. Harsh weather like wind, rain, sleet, snow, hail, ice, and even blazing … Continue reading Tips for Selecting the Best Outdoor Furniture Covers »

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Cedar Storage Sheds and Garden Sheds

Holly Yielding — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:38:03 +0000

Multiple Features Offer Beauty and Versatility Outdoor storage sheds are an essential accessory for today’s homes. Whether you wish to store yard tools, gardening supplies, or pool chemicals, outdoor storage sheds (also known as garden sheds) provide additional space for your outdoor equipment, making it much easier to access and freeing up your garage for vehicles, bicycles, and the spare refrigerator. Traditionally, though, outdoor storage sheds … Continue reading Cedar Storage Sheds and Garden Sheds »

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Three Solutions to Common Gardening Frustrations

Holly Yielding — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:37:45 +0000

Planter Boxes, Garden Tool Storage, and Potting Benches Solve Multiple Problems Gardening is an enjoyable past time for millions of people, but for many, it can present challenges and hassles not to mention gardening frustrations. People who have issues with mobility, space limitations, or invasions by local wildlife may find gardening a frustrating experience. With the addition of a few garden helpers, though, many of … Continue reading Three Solutions to Common Gardening Frustrations »

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Tips For Storing Firewood – Using a Firewood Rack

Trey Collier — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:57:07 +0000

Firewood Rack Offers One Solution Making sure that you have enough firewood to last you through the winter means planning far in advance. Freshly cut and split logs are never recommended for burning because of their significant moisture content; only seasoned firewood, which has an ideal moisture content of 15% to 20%, will provide you with an efficient fire that produces low emissions. According to … Continue reading Tips For Storing Firewood – Using a Firewood Rack »

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Storage Shed Kits Ensure Easy Installation

Trey Collier — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:28:00 +0000

Building your own storage shed can be a tedious and tiresome project. You must possess great carpentry skills to get the job done right. On the other hand, buying a fully assembled, pre-fab shed can be very expensive and cost prohibitive for most home owners. Looking for a great compromise? Use one of our cedar storage shed kits. They come precut and with complete instructions. … Continue reading Storage Shed Kits Ensure Easy Installation »

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Why Cedar Is the Best Choice for Garden Sheds

Sara May — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:08:50 +0000

Outdoor storage sheds are an essential accessory for today’s homes. Whether you wish to store yard tools, gardening supplies, or pool chemicals, outdoor storage sheds (also known as garden sheds) provide additional space for your outdoor equipment, making it much easier to access and freeing up your garage for vehicles, bicycles, and the spare refrigerator. Traditionally, though, outdoor storage sheds and garden sheds have been … Continue reading Why Cedar Is the Best Choice for Garden Sheds »

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Backyard Greenhouses — Is Bigger Better?

Sara May — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:45:36 +0000

The purpose of greenhouses is to allow gardeners to grow a wider variety of plants and flowers, no matter the growing zone, and to extend the growing season to three, and sometimes four, seasons. No matter what size the greenhouse, the interior of a greenhouse heats up because the sunlight shining through greenhouse windows warms everything inside faster than heat can escape. The greenhouse walls … Continue reading Backyard Greenhouses — Is Bigger Better? »

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Minimize the Messy in Gardening

Sara May — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:51:32 +0000

Gardening is messy. Don’t make it messier by tossing garden tools into a corner of your shed or garage when gardening chores are done for the day. Not only are tools harder to locate when they’re needed again, they can suffer damage easily and require frequent replacement. To prevent hoes, rakes, shovels, and other garden tools from getting out of hand, keep them neat and tidy in … Continue reading Minimize the Messy in Gardening »

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