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Technique for keeping seams flush: By Ethan Bickford A few years ago fastener manufacturers started making screws with reverse threads near the head of the screw to prevent “mushrooming” in composite and plastic building materials like decking and PVC trim. I’ve used the The Cortex Concealed Fastening System many times before and have found that…
Bark Mulching Around Trees Many people and “professional landscapers” do not know how to install bark mulch around trees. The photo below is an example of what NOT to do! Avoid The Mulch Volcano Improperly installed bark mulch pictured in the above and below photo is often referred to as a “mulch volcano.” Soil or…
Complete The Backyard Experience With A Pergola Whether its for bringing friends together for a cookout, or creating a sanctuary for relaxing with a loved one, the architectural pergola truly creates the perfect backyard look. The pergola provides a central gathering place for parties and events, and it’s an elegant addition to any pool, fire…
Building a Disappearing Fountain Basin With A Glazed Pot Part 1 of 2 A great friend of ours bought my wife and I a beautiful blue, glazed pot for our wedding anniversary. The blue glaze matches the blue tiles surrounding our pool. My wife has wanted a water feature by the pool for awhile now…
Keeping Things Safe On the Ladder Spring means many homeowners will be outside working in the yard, pruning trees and cleaning gutters. This article covers how to improve ladder safety. Each year in the U.S., accidents involving ladders cause more than 300 deaths and 160,000 injuries requiring emergency medical attention. Ladder accidents usually are caused…
Image: http://www.thatsnotcool.com/CalloutCards.aspx Tips to Keep Your Children and Teens Safer When Using Social Networking Sites 1. Discuss the dangers and possible repercussions of inappropriate posting with your child.2. Come to a mutual agreement of what they will be allowed to do online3. Enable Internet filtering features if they are available from your Internet service Provider.…
Image: safetyresource.org Child Proofing Tips For Your Home As I mentioned in part 1, proper supervision, securing dangerous items and common sense is the best safety combination you can use. Making a child’s environment a safe one is is half the battle! These child proofing tips will help you get started. I recently “childproofed” a…
Child poisonings are most common in children between ages 3 and 5. Photo: ADAM.com This is part one of a five part child safety tip series. Keeping our kids safe is a priority of mine. Child proofing your home can bring us to feelings of safety but when there are infants and toddlers present…
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