Draft – Comments Welcome 1. Introduction In an earlier lesson we talked about the need for reinforcement in structural concrete. First of all concrete is not strong in tension. So we add reinforcement where ever our concrete members might come into tension. Second, if, when, and where a concrete member does fail, proper reinforcement will ...
Installing patio edging is a fairly important part of building a patio; if you don’t have edging you will see your patio slowly creep into your yard. It’s also important during construction to keep everything straight and level and also to determine the slope of the patio. There are several different ways to edge a ...
Several years ago when a small brick retaining wall in our yard needed replaced, we decided to do it ourselves and save some money. We were planning on selling our home within the next year and this wall was more for decoration than actually retaining any ground. We wanted a wall that would blend into ...
I love to go camping. Tents from days gone by used to last for years- not so anymore. Of course, even the best tents eventually give in to the wind, rain, sun, etc. Replacing tents can be an expensive measure, but not if you build your own from PVC. Make the following tents quickly and ...
I recently went on a picnic with a good friend. She had a new puppy which was full of energy. I watched her attempt to set up a commercial puppy pen. I asked her how much it cost; I nearly choked on my sandwich. Since the pen was still new, and no matter how hard ...
Six years ago when we decided to build the “house of our dreams”, we considered a number of construction options. The house we lived in at that time was plagued with moisture problems in the basement, so we were determined to avoid that problem if at all possible. Many people in our area were going ...
Making a Southwestern Horseshoe Wine Rack is a simple DIY project that anyone at any skill level can do! So, try making this Southwestern Horseshoe Wine rack out of those leftover horse shoes you have laying around or hit up your local flea market to find some used and vintage horses! One tip: This simple ...
An easy and affordable greenhouse provides an excellent location to start new plants or grow plants through inclement weather. A hoop house is a type of green house uses bowed braces to support a plastic covering. The temperature inside a hoop house using translucent plastic is 5 to 25 degrees warmer than the outside temperature. ...
This DeWalt D28402K 4 1/2 Inch Small Angle Grinder Kit is exactly what you need to accomplish the most you can at an affordable price. And if you want proof of its high quality, just take a look at the Amazon review score! It got 5 out of 5 stars across 87 reviews! You can’t ...
A sandbox is a great way for kids to express themselves through dirt. Whether they are building the kings castle or a highway for big trucks, a sandbox can be a child’s best friend. You can easily build your own permanent and sturdy all-wood sandbox. This attractive 4×4 frame sandbox can be easily built in ...
