Becky is a contributing writer for DoItYourself.com. She is an experienced gardener with a wide array of home improvement interests, including carpentry and electrical wiring.
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How to Build a Fan TrellisAdd a statement piece to your garden landscape by following these steps....
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Building A Wire Cage To Protect Your Square Foot Garden
Keeping critters out of your square-foot garden can be accomplished with chicken wire....
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13 Pests and Diseases that Affect a Pecan Tree
Quick repair on cut and damaged limbs is necessary when you grow a pecan tree....
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Building a Flower Bed BorderGive your garden that little something extra by install a decorative and practical edge....
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Getting Squirrels out of the Air Conditioning SystemNo one wants a squirrel in the house....
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Keeping Squirrels from Eating Your Apple Trees
Squirrel can be all but impossible to keep out of apple trees....
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Benefits to Dryer Vent Louver VentsThey're energy-efficient pest prevention covers....
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Heating Your Heat Shrink TubingFind a heat source and start shrinking things....
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Bird Nest Removal Tips and Mistakes to AvoidWith each new spring comes new nests....
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Are Dryer Vent Outlet Boxes Necessary?
Dryer vent outlet boxes are necessary for safer, more efficient drying....
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How To Paint A Fireplace GrateIt's what you see when there's no fire. Why not clean it up?...
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Comparing Dryer Vent OptionsAll varieties of dryer vents offer flammability precautions that are a must with a clothes drye...
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How to Keep Ants Out of Your Air Conditioner UnitAnts can end up anywhere, including inside your air conditioner, if they are enticed by a food...
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Replacing a Broken Shovel HandleUse any shovel long enough and you'll eventually break it....
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Drain Cleaners for Septic SystemsYou can use drain cleaners in a septic system, but only if you use the right kind....
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Can You Duct Tape a Dryer Vent Hose?Although duct tape is a popular choice for taping a dryer vent hose, it might not be the right...
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How to Remove Bad Odors From an Air ConditionerFollow these steps to remove bad odors from an air conditioner....
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How to Insulate a Hollow Core DoorA hollow core door is lightweight and inexpensive....
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Say Goodbye to Your Dirty Garage with Epoxy FlooringEpoxy seals out stains and dirt, leaving a clean finish....
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How to Apply Window Film to a Sliding DoorWindow film can be applied to a variety of glass surfaces....
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Build A Platform Bird Feeder In 6 StepsThis is a fun project, before and after the build....
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When Is Garage Ceiling Insulation Necessary?It'll help keep the space comfortable at low cost....
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How to Raise Pool AlkalinityKeep your water healthy and your skin and eyes safe....
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How Long Does Silicone Caulk Need to Dry?Working with silicone caulk is a great skill for any DIYer. Knowing what factors into caulk dry...
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How to Make a Patchwork Fabric Shower CurtainMake your own to compliment your other design elements....
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Building a Drainage DitchSolve flooding problems with an easy DIY solution....
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5 Things to Consider Before Getting a Fabric Shower CurtainThey have an appealing texture, but they can get dirty....
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Can I Make a Shower Curtain From Window Curtains?Make a custom shower curtain from ordinary window curtains....
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8 Qualities to Look for in a Shower Curtain LinerHow to choose the right non-toxic shower curtain liner....
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Should You Use a Shower Curtain Liner?Reducing the regular bathroom cleaning time with a shower liner....
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Remove a Door Lock in 3 StepsYou might need to remove it to make repairs....
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Can I Safely Check How Much Weight a Cheap Kitchen Cabinet Can Hold?
Even a cheap kitchen cabinet should hold 30-to-50 pounds....
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How to Use Carpet Seam TapeCarpet seam tape is a heat-activated adhesive tape....
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How to Use Carpet Seam Sealer
Carpet seam sealer is an adhesive sealer used to seal the edges of carpet to prevent it from un...
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Install Plastic Edging In Your Yard For MulchEdging keeps mulch in place....
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Are Raised Floors Better than Concrete Slab Floors?Raised floors are a better, drier, and warmer alternative....
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5 Common Types of Shower Curtain HooksRead this article for advice on the various shapes and styles of shower curtain hooks....
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Covering over Linoleum TileIt's possible to cover it without removing the old linoleum....
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How to Read Fire Extinguisher TagsRead the tags to ensure it's working....
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How to Polish ChromeThe longer chrome is dirty, the harder it is to clean....
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5 Most Common Shower Curtain Liner MaterialsRead this article for important information about shower curtain liner materials....
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How to Waterproof Your Fabric Shower CurtainFollow these steps to waterproof a fabric shower curtain....
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Making Your Own Wind VaneYou can make a wind vane for a potting shed, deck or garden for decoration. Also called "weathe...
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Shed Base: Concrete Slab or Gravel?Concrete shed base or gravel shed base? Which is best? It all depends. Both foundations have th...
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Honeysuckle Vine Pruning TipsHere's how to sort out a nightmare of tangles and produce the sweetest flowers with Honeysuckle...
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How to Mulch Using NewspaperIn 3 steps, protect your garden from winter and weeds....
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Protecting Fruit Trees From Squirrels and Other PestsProtect your precious harvest with some simple, safe methods....
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How to Catch a Ground SquirrelUse these simple tools and traps to remove ground squirrels from your property....
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How to Keep Squirrels off Your Roof
If you consistently hear scuffling overhead, you could have squirrels nesting in your roof or c...
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How to Use Firewood Ash as FertilizerHelp your garden with waste from your fireplace....
