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How to Build a Porch

Posted on April 11th, 2010 by by Charles Salmon

A porch is a great place where family and friends can gather together. With these simple guide, you can create your own porch and have your very own place to bond with friends and loved ones anytime you want.
How to Build a Porch Frame

In creating a sill plate, the bottom of a 2 x 4 [...]

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How to Build a Pergola

Posted on April 11th, 2010 by by Charles Salmon

A pergola is a structure designed for climbing plants to give them support. They are used sometimes over porches and patios during warm climates. They also appear as a garden’s standalone structure and along walkways. The support columns running along either side is a pergola’s defining feature. It is typically connected with a framework latticed [...]

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How to Build a Gazebo

Posted on April 11th, 2010 by by Charles Salmon

First of all, let’s define a gazebo. A gazebo is a small building shaped like a pavilion and commonly found in gardens and parks. There isn’t any wall in a gazebo, and originally it was octagonal but we can now also find squared ones. It is a great way to decorate a garden and provide [...]

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How to Build a Bunk Bed

Posted on April 11th, 2010 by by Charles Salmon

Bunk beds are great ideas for a bedroom with limited space. Lots of parents prefer investing in this kind of bed arrangement since it’s specially designed to permit 2 beds of single frames to be stacked on each other securely thus making a two and even sometimes even three-tiered area for sleeping. Secured rungs or [...]

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How to Build a Strawberry Planter

Posted on April 11th, 2010 by by Charles Salmon

Strawberry planters are specifically designed to grow strawberries. These planters can be used everywhere: on porches, backyard gardens and even in narrow places like counters. It has restricted space which prevents the strawberries from spreading and taking over other plants. It offers the opportunity to grow plenty of plants in a small space. It prevents [...]