How to Build
Whether you are conducting a small home improvement project or a major home repair, it is important to understand how to build and repair certain things in your home. Sure, some projects should be left to the professionals, but you might surprised at what
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You'd like to build a pavilion in your backyard, so your family will have a shady place to sit. Learn about how to build a pavilion in this article.
You'd like to build a tree stand before deer-hunting season begins, but are not sure how. Learn about how to build a tree stand in this article.
You'd like to raise chickens, but don't have a coop for them to live in. Learn about how to build a chicken coop in this article.
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You want to build a fireplace chimney, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to build a fireplace chimney in this article.
Building a pendulum is a fun project. Read this article to learn how to build a pendulum.
If you want to defend yourself against weather disasters and increasing energy costs, consider building a concrete home. Learn about how to build a concrete home in this article.
There are lots of ways to repurpose that unwanted lamp. These ideas will offer you a way to make peace with your lighting scheme and recycle your lamp all at once.
By Susan Batten
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You would like to build a portable ramp to have around the house. Here's how to build a portable ramp.
If you're thinking about buying a waterbed and want to cut expenses, consider building your own waterbed frame. Read this article to learn how build a waterbed frame.
Pontoon boats are great summer fun and not that difficult to build. Here are some tips on how to build a pontoon boat.
You'd like to build your own futon frame so you can accommodate guests in your home. Learn about how to build a futon frame in this article.
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You don't have enough space in your apartment for that extra bed, so you want to build a Murphy bed. We will now attempt to show you how to build a Murphy bed.
You have a porch and want to build a roof over it. Learn here how to build a porch roof.
If you're planning to buy (or find) a turtle as a pet, you're going to need to build the right kind of tank for it. This article shows you how to build a turtle tank.
You want to build a wooden ladder, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to build a wooden ladder in this article.
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You need to build concrete steps outside your kitchen door, and you will need to build a form for the steps. Learn here how to build forms for concrete steps.
If raccoons have invaded you picnic, garden or home, consider building your own raccoon trap. This article shows you how to build a raccoon trap.
You want to build a batting cage frame, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to build a batting cage frame in this article.
You can build a one minute timer by attaching two bottles together and letting water or sand flow through. Learn about how to build a one minute timer in this article.
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You want to try your hand at building an exterior door jamb on your house. In this article you will learn how to build an exterior door jamb.
Your garage door needs replacing and you have decided to build one yourself. This article will show you how to build a garage door.
Almost every child wants to sleep in a bunk bed. Now is the chance for you to help fulfill your child's dream. If you build the bunk beds in the garage, check first that you will be able to get them to the bedroom without having to dismantle them -- ...
You'd like to build a new horse shelter for your horses. Learn how to build a horse shelter to protect your horses from the rain, wind and snow in this article.
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Give your home or cottage a rustic look by building some log furniture. Learn about how to build log furniture in this article.
If you have a garage so cluttered that you dread the thought of trying to squeeze an automobile into it, you just might need a storage shed.