20 Inspiring Tips for Building a DIY Retaining Wall Retaining walls are usually thought of as utilitarian and for merely holding back soil. But you can use them to create beautiful outdoor living spaces and incorporate multi-use spaces. Form and function come together in retaining walls, and here is a post full of inspiration and …
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Building a Shed under a Deck
Building a Shed under a Deck Have some extra room under the porch? Stop wasting that space and have it turned into a storage area, complete with latched doors. Hurry along to the Panofish blog, Alan Lilly shows picture by picture a truly smart piece of work and includes free Sketchup plans for the job. …
Word Building Activity Travel Kit
Word Building Activity Travel Kit Summer is here and road trip season is in full swing! From experiencing a 9 hour flight with a nearly 3 year old I thought I’d share this awesome word building travel kit! Engaging travel activities create a context for laughter and learning to share with your child. What a …
DIY Grape Arbor: Free Building Plan
DIY Grape Arbor: Free Building Plan Adding a feature to your garden or courtyard might include building a pergola or arbor. Freestanding or attached to your home, a pergola or arbor is usually designed to be a shaded walkway or relaxation area. What You Will Need: posts: (4) 4×4 @ 7′ 6.5″ . (8) 2×6 …
98 Free Shed Plans and Free Do It Yourself Building Guides
98 Free Shed Plans and Free Do It Yourself Building Guides Are you in need of a shed or covered area to use for additional storage? You can buy a pre-built shed at a local home improvement store or go the DIY route and build your own. The best way to start a brand new …