Niki is a contributing writer for DoItYourself.com. She's an experienced home improvement researcher and project creator with a wide range of interests, and especially enjoys learning about patio construction, landscaping, and exterior design.
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How to Remove Ivy from a Brick Wall
Ivy can cause damage to walls. Here's how you can easily remove it....
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How to Convert a AA Battery to a C or D
It is quite easy to convert an "AA" battery....
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Build Your Own Spark Arrestor
Take safety precautions at bonfires....
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Espalier Trees: 6 Styles
Even within these basics, you have a wide range of options....
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How to Iron Acrylic Garments
There are many types of clothing made from acrylic material....
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Roof Truss Spacing Made Simple
The key to building a proper roof truss is spacing. This comprehensive doit yourself guide will...
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Effective Patio Drainage for Paver Patios
Learn what you can do to provide effective drainage for your paver patio or risk ruining all yo...
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How to Attach Your Garden Hose to the Kitchen Faucet
Missing an outdoor spigot? Don't worry. With these steps, your kitchen faucet can provide your...
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10 Essential Landscaping Tools
Make a difficult job easier with the right tools....
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How to Get Rid of Spiders In Your Basement Crawl Space
Spiders like dark, damp, private spaces like your basement....
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How to Make a Costume Tail
Don’t spend a penny on your next Halloween costume!...
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How to Iron a Duvet Cover
A duvet cover is cumbersome, making it difficult to iron....
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How to Clean Water Softeners
Clean your water softener so it can remove harsh minerals....
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How to Eliminate that Cat Poop Smell
No one wants a home that smells like cat poo....
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How to Keep a Charcoal BBQ Lit
The key to keeping your charcoal BBQ lit isn't the fire....
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Deck Drainage Mistakes to Avoid
Planning ahead will pay huge dividends in the end....
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3 Fragrant Plant Materials for Making Potpourri
Potpourri can add visual interest and pleasing scent....
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Choosing an Air Purifier for Eczema
Use an air purifier to help eliminate eczema irritants from your home....
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Cathedral Sunrooms - Elegant Additions
Cathedral ceilings can create a stunning, dramatic space....
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Cleaning Blacktop: 5 Tips
Maintenance is key when caring for a blacktop driveway....
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How to Use a Chisel
Chisels are easy to use and useful for many different projects....
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Choosing The Right Finish Nailer
A finish nailer is a handy tool, but there are several features to consider when buying one....
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Install Keyless Locks Like a Locksmith
A keyless lock system provides security and convenience....
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How Much Paint Do You Need?
Save money with an accurate estimate....
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Maintaining a Waterfall Pump
The waterfall pump ensures the beauty of your landscaping....
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Wire Garden Fencing Installation in 5 Steps
Protect your garden with simple to install wire fencing....
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Ceiling Fan Repair
It could be in the wiring, the switch, or the fan motor....
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About Roman Shades Pt. 4: Fabric and Lining
Roman shades offer an attractive and elegant alternative to standard blinds or drapes....
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Apply Faux Stucco to Interior Walls
DIY faux stucco for a textured look that adds depth....
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5 Tips and Techniques for Using Pull-Behind Leaf Sweepers
Keeping your lawn and garden free from unwanted items is easily accomplished with a leaf sweepe...
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Making a Natural Bug Repellent for Fruit Trees
When bugs attract to your fruit trees, repel them naturally....
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Common Manual Log Splitter Problems
It makes cutting firewood faster....
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The Electric Log Splitter: How It Works
Reduce your log splitting time and effort with an electric log splitter....
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Electric Patio Heater Problems: Troubleshooting Tips
Are you facing problems with your electric patio heater?...
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Deadheading a Dahlia
Deadheading is removing the petals and seeds of a flower....
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Tricks to Germinating Winterberry Seeds
Getting winterberry seeds to grow takes patience....
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Choosing the Best Companion Plants for a Caladium
Caladium bulbs are leafy plants with foliage that comes in green, white, salmon, red and pink v...
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Choosing Companion Plants to Go with Your Forsythia
Forsythia is an early blooming shrub. They can burst with bright yellow blossoms as early as Fe...
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Caring for Your Cosmos Over the Winter
Cosmos are wonderful, beautiful and fairly easy to take care of....
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How to Get Rid of Weeds with Vodka
Weeds can make gardening tasks very problematic....
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Removing a Sumac Tree from Your Yard
Fully extricating a large plant can be tricky business....
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How to Get Your Magnolias to Bloom
Test your soil and evaluate nutrient levels....
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Guide to Transplanting Broccoli
4 steps to your broccoli crop....
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Tips for Thinning Beets
Beet seedlings have to be thinned properly for a good beet plant....
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Best Companion Plants for a Lobelia
A lobelia, also known as a cardinal flower, is a plant that has more than 350 species....
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Deadheading Hyacinth Bulbs
Hyacinth is a hardy perennial flower that grows from bulbs....
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6 Benefits of Vermiculture
Products grown with vermicomposting are show to grow larger, and in some cases even taste bette...
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Making Insect Repellent with Basil
Fresh basil is one of the many ingredients you can use to make an insect repellent....
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How to Use Lettuce in Companion Planting
Lettuce is a great companion vegetable for onions, carrots, radishes, cucumber, and strawberrie...
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How to Transplant Cucumber Plants
You can grow cucumbers in your home garden, either from seed or starts at your local nursery....