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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.

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You're beginning do lot of construction around your house and would like to build a table saw stand. This article will show you how to build a table saw stand.

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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.

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Maybe you can't adopt squirrels as pets, but you can build squirrel feeders for them. Read this article to learn how to build a squirrel feeder.

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You'd like to build a handicap ramp so your house will be wheelchair accessible. Learn about how to build a handicap ramp in this article.

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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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Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a canoe in the traditional Native American way? Learn about how to make a canoe in this article.

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Help your kids study geography by making a globe with them. Learn about how to make a globe 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.

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Your new summer cabin is located in an area where there are no sewer lines and you need to build septic tank. This article will tell you about how to build a septic tank.

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You'll never lack a free electrical outlet if you know how to add an electrical outlet to a room. Learn about how to add an electrical outlet to a room in this article.

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Building a pendulum is a fun project. Read this article to learn how to build a pendulum.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pontoon boats are great summer fun and not that difficult to build. Here are some tips on how to build a pontoon boat.

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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.

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You want to build a wooden shooting bench for your target range. This article will show you how to build a wooden shooting bench.

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You decided to go green and you want to build a cordwood house. Study this article and learn how to build a cordwood house.

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You have a porch and want to build a roof over it. Learn here how to build a porch roof.

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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.

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You'd like to build a bee hive box, but don't know how. Learn about how to build a bee hive box in this article.

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Be energy efficient and warm this winter, by using an electric heater you build yourself. Learn about how to build an electric heater in this article.

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