Do it Yourself (DIY)

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Learn how to build a pole barn step by step with these easy instructions. We’ve got you covered with these fast, solid and cost-effective pole barn construction tips.If you need to add shelter to your homestead easily and economically, pole barns are right for you. They’re the fastest, most cost-effective way to build permanent, solid shelter to store equipment, house livestock, or function as a garage or workshop facility. You can even use the pole barn approach to build a year-round home. A big part of the attraction is simplicity. There are only four steps involved in pole-barn building, and the first one’s even optional! None of the work requires fancy tools or finely honed skills.The steps to pole-building success are simple: Create a level base pad (if you want more than just the earth underfoot), set poles vertically into holes in the ground, connect them across the top with…
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Learn how to get rid of hard water buildup in water heaters, the laundry, toilets, coffee machines, and more so you can enjoy your well water to the fullest.What can I do about the household effects of hard water?We live in the country with our own well, which gives us delicious well water full of minerals. But when it comes to pipes, appliances, and faucet fixtures, hard well water can be rather troublesome.Water heaters are a big problem for us. When the water is heated, the minerals in our water eventually harden in the water heater. A good rule of thumb is to drain your water heater once a year to remove the sediment. If you can do this regularly, your heater will last much longer.To allow for easier draining, put your water heater on a rubber container mat designed for the purpose. This will allow any leaking water to…
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What do I put on the bottom of a raised garden bed? Design your raised bed garden layout to maximize sunlight and layer with a ground cloth, limestone, sand, organic matter, and garden soil.Gardening in raised beds requires less equipment compared with traditional in-ground methods and offers a more controlled growing environment. In a raised bed, you can add, supplement, and monitor the exact soil and nutrient combinations each plant requires, as well as adjust the water intake more easily than in traditional farming. We talked to the gardening experts at The Farm at Okefenokee near Folkston, Georgia, for their tips on getting started with raised beds.Raised Garden Bed DimensionsHeight. Use the natural width of a board, or double or triple up the boards, up to 14 inches. Those with limited mobility might prefer their raised beds to be waist-high to reduce back or leg strain.Raised beds that are too…
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