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How to Build a Garden Arbor: Simple DIY Woodworking Project We built this arch-top lattice with a few hundred dollars worth of cedar, deck screws and nails. |
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August 2006
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The Perfect Pergola An easy-to-build cedar structure that adds focus to any backyard space. |
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August 2002
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Build A Backyard Pool Deck New techniques to get the job done quick. |
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July 2001
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Super Shed Indoor shelter for your outdoor tools... |
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How to Build a Cold Frame For Winter Gardening (With Plans!) It's a simple carpentry project that takes advantage of passive solar heating to effectively turn the calendar ahead. |
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Sledgehammer Helper Nailing together boards that aren't solidly supported can be frustrating. The wood tends to bounce away each time the nail is struck. Try this simple tip. |
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Great Cover-Up Hide backyard clutter behind an elegant, easy-to-build, light-weight solid-cedar screen. |
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A Classic Upgrade Wake up your walls with raised-panel wainscoting. |
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Not Just a Pretty Fence More than a garden partition, this trellis creates an illusion of space |
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Replacing Corner Boards Trade weather-beaten wood trim for a lower-maintenance alternative. |
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Installing Crown Molding Learn how this architectural element can add sculptural interest to almost any room with a few tricks from an experienced pro. |
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A Private Matter Turn your yard into a secluded haven without giving your neighbors the cold shoulder... |
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Arts & Crafts Dresser Building a classic example of early 20th century American craftsmanship. |
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Animal Fencing Fencing is the most reliable defense against garden-raiding animals. |
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The Boy Mechanic Makes Toys: A Workbench For The Amateur This portable workbench, suitable for the amateur woodworker, can be made easily by anyone who has a few sharp tools and a little spare time. |
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How to Repair a Damaged Trellis Where do you start this repair? Should you call a mason? |
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Decking Decisions New options mean your next deck may not even be real wood. |
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Benchtop Bonanza We test nine portable table saws... |
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Tidy Catchall Foyer for $104 A little lumber and lots of hooks turn a foyer into a family-friendly coat corral that makes room for everyone's necessities |
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Landscape Upgrades Attention to landscaping details can add value to your property. |
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Can't a Fella Get a Little Peace and Quiet? How to block or diffuse the sound of cars and mowers penetrating your property. |
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May 2009 |
Mailbox Replacement: How to Install a Vandal-Resistant Mailbox Replacing a mailbox and post is a straightforward DIY project, and you don't need much experience to tackle it. |
