Insulated dog houses go the extra mile to help keep your dog nice and warm, even during the coldest weather. When you combine the use of an insulated dog house with a dog house heater, your pet can survive outdoors all winter long. Don’t underestimate the effects of cold weather on your dog; prolonged exposure to low temperatures can cause permanent damage to both your dog’s health and demeanor. If you love your dog and he is going to spend significant amounts of time outdoors, be sure that you buy him the insulated dog house that he deserves. He is, after all, your best friend.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Protect Your Pet From the Cold
Insulated dog houses go the extra mile to help keep your dog nice and warm, even during the coldest weather. When you combine the use of an insulated dog house with a dog house heater, your pet can survive outdoors all winter long. Don’t underestimate the effects of cold weather on your dog; prolonged exposure to low temperatures can cause permanent damage to both your dog’s health and demeanor. If you love your dog and he is going to spend significant amounts of time outdoors, be sure that you buy him the insulated dog house that he deserves. He is, after all, your best friend.
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Planter Box Thickness
If you want to reuse your planter box, it is essential that you choose a wooden planter that is at least ¾” thick. Planters that are only ½” thick will become warped and twisted from the moisture in the soil after only one season. This warping will render even the most attractive of planter boxes of no use, after only being able to plant one set of flowers in it. To keep your cedar planter boxes from warping, be sure your planters are at very least ¾” thick, so it can withstand water damage without warping. It also helps to use a plastic planter box liner, which offers further protection from the soil moisture. This added protection decreases the chance of your wooden planter box warping due to water damage.
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
The Advantages of Teak Furniture (Part Two)
Advantage #4 – Durable and Strong
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The Advantages of Teak Furniture (Part One)
Advantage #1– Low Maintenance Some garden furniture requires a lot of maintenance. A lot of materials attract a lot of dirt and grime. Luckily, teak wood is not one of those woods that need a lot of attention. It does not call for a lot of upkeep, which making teak garden furniture a great buy. If you are looking for a low maintenance material for your garden furniture, teak wood is the way to go.
Advantage #3 – Long-lastingLike me, most people can’t afford to purchase new garden furniture each year. Therefore it’s important to buy furniture that is built to last. One distinct advantage of teak garden furniture over garden furniture made from other materials is that it is extremely long-lasting. Teak garden furniture is extremely cost-effective, because it is so strong that it can stand the test of time.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Build Your Own Firewood Rack
1. Decide on the best location for your rack. Ideally it will be flat, provide sufficient space for the amount of wood you want to store, and close enough to your fireplace or fire pit that it will be conveniently located.
2. Set the cinder blocks on the ground and place two 4x4 posts into the blocks, maintaining a slight two to three inch gap between the blocks. Make sure both the blocks and the posts are as close to level as you can possibly get them.
3. Drive one metal fencing post into the ground at each end of the firewood rack and then drive one more into the center. The best tools for driving in the metal stake are a sledge hammer or a post driver. Typically, the stake should be driven between 8 to 10 inches into the ground.
4. Finish off your rack by stacking two cords of wood, ready for burning.
And there you have it! A great do-it-yourself project with the end result of creating a place for you to store your firewood.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Why Buy Cedar?
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
How to Build a Deck Box (Part Three)
The last couple posts have been devoted to instructions on how to build a deck box. This project is a great way to improve your elementary carpentry skills, and the resulting storage box is incredibly practical and useful. Here are the last two steps to finishing up your box.
4. Screw the sides to the front and back of the storage box. Set the bottom on the box. Drill and countersink pilot holes. Attach the bottom to the cedar box. Turn the box upright so that it is standing on its feet.
5. Position the piano hinge flush with the back edge of the top piece for the cedar box, so that there are six inches at each end that will be unhinged. Use the brass wood screws to secure the hinge to the top of the chest. Have someone else hold the top in place while you position it on the top edge of the cedar storage chest. Use brass wood screws to finish securing the top to the rest of the box.
And now you’re done! Pat yourself on the back, dust yourself off, and go try that box out! With this box you can finally get your patio and backyard organized, or at least make it look that way.
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