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Building a deck can be a beautiful addition to the home. It will increase the value of your home and give you a nice place to hold parties and events. Decks come in many shapes and sizes. A circular deck is one of the most difficult ones to make, but with some extra time and planning, you can build a circular deck that will accent your home beautify.
Required Materials/Tools
Wood stock (for the beams of the deck)
Wood screws
Some cements
1×8″ boards (used for the stairs of the deck)
Rebar
Fastening plates (we need Flat, Angle and T plates)
String
Stakes
Pencil
Measuring tape
Shovel
Hammer
Wheelbarrow
Table saw
Drill (various drill bits and a Phillips head bit for screws)
Dado blade
Instructions
We need to plan the deck. Measure the area you wish to build, and draw the deck out....
How to Build Stairs
When building additions to your home or tree fort, something you may want to create are stairs. They can be various sizes and types, made from concrete, iron wrought and wood. The stairs I will describe for you will be made of wood and very simple to make. Required Materials/Tools 2×6″ lumber 2×12″ lumber Framing […]
How to Roast Garlic
Garlic has many nutritional benefits and its distinct flavor will enhance the taste of any dish that uses it. Roasting garlic is a simple, fast and easy procedure. The following article will teach you exactly how to do this. Whether you are simply expanding your culinary pallet or you have heard the praises of garlic […]
How to Build a Brick Fire Pit
We all love to roast marshmallows and hot dogs, but why should you subject yourself to a 15 mile trek in the wilderness to some remote camp site? I can show you how to make a great brick fire pit that will be functional for cooking, as well as aesthetically pleasing to your home!
This project should be done when it’s sunny outside. Before starting this project, consult the weather stations and see if it is going to rain. We will need a few days of good weather.
Required Materials
Bricks
2×4″ pieces
Nails
Water
Sand
Cement (quick dry)
Mortar
Rebar
Grill bits
Required Tools
Trowel
Hammer
Shovel
Wheel barrow
Level
String
Instructions
Look for where you want to put the fire pit. I would suggest away from trees or flammable brush. We want a nice fire, not a big fire. Nothing...
How to Build a Fountain
A fountain can turn a beautiful garden into a soft quiet retreat. The sound of lapping water that draws birds to drink can bring one’s soul at ease. Fountains are a great addition to any home and garden. They can be found outdoors, in the front lawn or in the backyard. Installing one can be tricky, but with a little ingenuity and some patience, you will have a beautiful work of art that will increase the value of your home, and bring a calm serenity to your yard.
Required Materials
3 pottery jugs
Water pump
Sand
Mortar
Bricks
Rubber lining (this needs to be specific for “ponds”)
A copper support pipe
Required Tools
Shovel
Electric drill
Instructions
We need to first dig a basin in the ground about 4x6ft.
After the basin is dug, dig a round hole about 1ft deep and the...
