tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22312959435798838022008-05-08T00:04:21.118-05:00Gizmonoreply@blogger.comBlogger495125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231295943579883802.post-65800783948483278072008-04-29T23:11:00.002-05:002008-04-29T23:13:49.754-05:00

Crown Molding/Crown Moulding: Nothing puts the finishing touch on a room like crown molding. Our eyes are drawn to the sculpted lines that create an elegant look in even the most modest room. Now you can learn the tricks of installing crown molding. Master carpenter and nationally syndicated columnist Tim Carter shows you the ins and outs of completing a project that would make a pro jealous.

Gizmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231295943579883802.post-22929233325776674042008-04-28T23:03:00.001-05:002008-04-28T23:05:58.544-05:00

Bob Schmidt shows you how to anchor wood wall plates to concrete during your basement remodeling renovation project.

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With soaring gas prices, what better way to save money this summer. The Scott's classic reel mower is light, maneuverable, and economical. The business end of this push reel mower is solid, sharp, and everything a reel mower should be, with five heat-treated, knife-sharp steel blades that can be adjusted for nine grass heights with very easy wheel tabs. With its 10-inch wheels, radial tires, and

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The right kind of stone and how you incorporate it in your landscape and garden can make all the difference. Stone, a broad term that includes pavers, fieldstones, bricks, rocks and boulders, and stone veneer, can be used to create a distinct yet practical component to any yard. And with the variety of natural and manufactured stone products widely available today, incorporating stone in the

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With the newest edition of Sunset's bestselling Walks, Walls Patio Floors, homeowners learn a lot more than how to pour a perfect concrete slab (though they learn the best way to do that, too.) Following clear instructions and step-by-step photography, they learn how to plan, design, and build their own outdoor paradise. Available at Amazon.com.

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With summer just around the corner, it's likely your pool will be getting used more frequently. If it needs some freshening up, the Concrete Network offers five easy tips to spruce up a pool deck without having to tear out and replace it. Oftentimes, just simple fixes can give your pool deck a fresh, new look. One of the biggest trends in outdoor design today is a decorative concrete pool deck, a

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Landscaping with Stone is a combination landscape design and project book in one. The first section provides readers with a framework for incorporating stone in their landscape designs, including a look at the different types of stone used in landscapes, sources of inspiration, and ways to think about stone in relation to other landscape elements. The second part of the book provides readers with

Gizmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231295943579883802.post-28185592438038916312008-04-19T17:00:00.001-05:002008-04-19T17:00:00.206-05:00

Landscaping a property can be an overwhelming task. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What plants will grow best in a particular location? Is it a do-it-yourself or a professional job? Landscape designer and horticulturalist Judith Adam provides every crucial step in designing and implementing a landscape plan: from assessing specific needs and planning a budget and timeline, to

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Bob Schmidt shows you a simple tip that will help you from dulling drill-bits during drilling of hard tile.

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Big bathroom, little bathroom, Bath Design Guide by Meredith Books, has your decorating ideas for any size of space. With stylish trends in countertops and cabinetry, to smart choices in toilets and showers, this essential guide will help you create a bathroom that's stylish, comfortable and convenient for the whole family. Bath Design Guide also has over 200 photos that will inspire your

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Don talks about the advantages to using Silestone Countertops.

Gizmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231295943579883802.post-28212648687276569602008-04-17T17:00:00.001-05:002008-04-17T17:00:00.570-05:00

Water gardening is making a big splash in today's landscapes. Called the fastest-growing part of the landscape industry today, the installation of water features in the landscape is a multi-billion dollar market. It's easy to see why. Splashing fountains make hot days seem a bit cooler. Basins of water reflect the blue sky, puffy clouds, and colorful fall leaves. Naturalistic ponds and waterfalls

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Patti, the Garden Girl, shows you a simple and easy way to make a compost bin for your organic lawn or garden. How To Make A Simple Easy, Compost Bin

Gizmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231295943579883802.post-68349673371146710442008-04-16T17:00:00.004-05:002008-04-16T17:00:00.711-05:00

Adding a patio or walkway is about more than just carving out a space for a 20-foot by 20-foot square of brick pavers or connecting the front door to the backyard with flagstone. They need to be stylish and work hard as well, since they are exposed to lots of people, pets, and weather of all sorts. This book provides hundreds of inspiring photos for all types of patios--from terraces to

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It may not be the most glamorous job, but scrubbing grout leaves your tile looking brand new. Watch how to properly clean grout.

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Whether you’re on the golf course or in your own backyard, spring and summer are all about enjoying the outdoors. The right tools and techniques will help turn your lawn into a golf course-quality green space all year long. To bring home that message, golf legend Jack Nicklaus, who has been named the Greatest Golfer of the Last Millennium by numerous media outlets worldwide and today is the

Gizmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231295943579883802.post-41519354109264431592008-04-15T17:00:00.002-05:002008-04-15T17:00:00.562-05:00

Want to keep your buds looking their best? Pruning your roses helps create healthy blooms. Find out the proper way to cut stems to promote growth.

Gizmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231295943579883802.post-53332339772951867332008-04-15T17:00:00.001-05:002008-04-15T17:00:01.025-05:00

The seaside is a harsh growing environment, so making the right plant choices can be the difference between a lush landscape and a dried-up desert. Learn how to plant a seaside garden.

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Looking for instant color to dress up your deck or patio for that summer garden party or backyard barbeque? Or maybe you need a dash of color to brighten your landscape with long-lasting visual drama. Whatever your garden quandary, consider a low-maintenance shrub rose for nonstop color from spring until fall. Shrub roses are easy to grow and cover any landscape with gorgeous color and flowers.

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Want to make your garden appear bigger? Use this simple garden design trick that combines plant colors to create the perception of a larger garden space.

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Great-looking garden design doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. If you don’t forget about the basics, it’s easy to create a professional look like you see in gardening magazines. Better Homes and Gardens magazine editor Justin Hancock reveals his time saving tips and money saving tricks for backyard beauty: Add Instant Impact Easily Hancock says one quick and easy way to achieve

Gizmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231295943579883802.post-62900936514134800382008-04-13T17:00:00.002-05:002008-04-13T17:00:01.224-05:00

Are you tired of hiring lawn services to maintain your lawn? Learn how to fix bare patches, plant new seed, and keep your yard green and beautiful all by yourself.

Gizmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231295943579883802.post-52819288146289194212008-04-13T17:00:00.001-05:002008-04-13T17:00:00.921-05:00

Many gardeners who love their ornamental landscape are not sure if they want to give up space for a vegetable garden that needs to be replanted every year. Fortunately, there are dozens of incredible edibles that add beauty and style to the garden -- and provide a bounty of fruits and herbs. Monrovia, a leading plant grower, offers these suggestions for easy-to-grow edibles: Fruit trees make a

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The crown molding templates are absolutely necessary to cut and install your crown molding. The crown molding templates can be used for both horizontal ceilings and cathedral/vaulted ceilings. The templates allow you to easily and effortlessly match the correct positioning of your crown molding on your saw as well as in which direction to adjust your miter and/or blade tilt. Without using these

Gizmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231295943579883802.post-45541101670608479892008-04-12T17:00:00.000-05:002008-04-12T17:00:00.874-05:00

Bob Schmidt shows you an alternative to the tradition gutter spike for tightening loose gutters.

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