drainage problem
I have a basement sump pump that routes the water up to a flexible pipe buried in the lawn. It slopes away from the house.The pipe ends about 2 fee...
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about 11 years by cam
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answers686
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Digging fence posts
I am trying to dig some holes to put up 6' fence. I heard that 1 man auger is hard to control so I am using hole digger. I've noticed that when I d...
about 11 years by rpxlpx
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answers1003
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How to kill grass in driveway
We want to kill grass in a rock driveway without using harsh chemicals (we have some outdoor cats).I heard hot salt water works - but we've tried a...
about 11 years by Jim D
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answers592
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Seeding and pre-emergent weed killers
Will pre-emergent weed killers prevent new grass seed from growing?
about 11 years by BobF
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answers895
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soaker hose
I have 50 feet of soaker hose then 6 feetof funny pipe then 50 feet of soaker hose.THE PROBLEM with the second 50 feet of soakerhose hardy any wate...
about 11 years by rpxlpx
1
answers567
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All Shade and No Sun
Hi- I was wondering if someone could help me with ideas on something to plant around a walkway area that stays very moist and hardly gets any sun. ...
about 11 years by rpxlpx
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answers1000
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Seeding lawn during a drought
I live in the Northeast and my area has been put under drought restrictions. Watering of lawns is prohibted. I moved into my new home last June a...
about 11 years by BobF
2
answers710
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Good/Bad Types of Tree chips
A local Tree service is going to give me a load of tree chippings to use as ground cover in my yard. Q1 - is there a good type of wood vs a bad ty...
about 11 years by DH
1
answers342
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Looking for a tech manul on a gas trimmer
Ok, how many times have you taken something apart and thought you would remember where everything goes with out writing it down. Well, it finally h...
about 11 years by ssantello
3
answers598
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removing concrete walks
How should I break up large slabs of congrete, concrete walk and concrete steps. do I have to hire or rent a big breaker thing?
about 11 years by GlennG
2
answers808
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Building a greenhouse
Suggestions from the forum on best materials to build an outdoor greenhouse in the NorthEast.
about 11 years by sapphire1
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answers352
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New Deck
The house we are moving into (family house) uses the backdoor as the entrance. However, we need to replace the deck. There is a bulk head in the ba...
about 11 years by GlennG
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answers642
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Wooden Fence Door Support
I have a wooden fence around my backyard, and the door to it is drooping, and dragging on the ground when I open or close it. is there any fix to t...
about 11 years by ssantello
2
answers730
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Eliminating Bamboo
Before we plant a new lawn we have to get rid of the bamboo ( 1/4" diameter). We have tried everything the nursery has to offer but it is still th...
about 11 years by Rox1SMF
2
answers265
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Underground Stream Problem
Here's my problem.I have an underground stream creating an extremely soft spot in my yard.It's about 15x10 square foot. This area is to soft to wal...
over 11 years by rpxlpx
2
answers218
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Where to plant oak tree?
We are almost ready to move into our new 1 1/2 story L-shaped house and want to plant an oak tree. I am unsure of where the best location to pl...
over 11 years by Jay J
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answers629
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TREES FOR A PRIVACY HEDGE
I'm trying to create some sort of privacy hedge/separator between my house and the neighbours house. I need to have something narrow but high, the...
over 11 years by clicky
2
answers798
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Weeds!
What's the most effective way to control weeds? What's worked for you? Physical? Chemical? Torch? Lotta' weeds not indigenous to here and diff...
over 11 years by DH
1
answers580
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Electric gate openers
I'd like to build a wooden driveway gate about 10'6" wide by 5' tall to shield by rear yard from prying eyes and hopefully hinder burglars from the...
over 11 years by WallyV
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answers1038
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Morning Glory vines
I have recently moved into a new house and the yard is nicely landscaped, except for the morning glory that is choking ALL the other plants, shrubs...
over 11 years by BobF
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answers571
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