HOW T TO M MAKE A G GARDEN B BED
Creating a garden bed is a wonderful way to cultivate plants and enjoy fresh produce. Let’s dive into the steps for building a raised garden bed:
1. Choose a Location: Select a sunny spot in your yard or garden where your plants will receive adequate sunlight. Ensure the area is level and free from obstacles like rocks or tree roots.
2. Materials Needed: Wood: Decide on the type of wood for your raised bed. Cedar, redwood, or pressure-treated lumber are popular choices due to their durability.
3. Hardware: Gather screws, nails, or brackets to assemble the bed. Tools: You’ll need a saw, drill, and measuring tape. Soil: Plan for good-quality soil to fill the bed.
4. Dimensions and Design:
Determine the size of your raised bed. Common dimensions are 4 feet wide by 8 feet long, but adjust based on your space. Cut the wood to create a rectangular frame. Attach the boards together using screws or nails. Optionally, add corner braces for extra stability.
5. Site Preparation: Clear the area where the bed will be placed. Remove grass, weeds, and debris. Level the ground to ensure stability.
6. Assemble the Bed: Place the frame in the prepared area. If you’re concerned about weeds, consider laying down landscape fabric or cardboard inside the bed before filling it with soil.
7. Fill with Soil: Fill the bed with a mixture of good-quality soil. You can blend garden soil, compost, and other organic matter. Aim for a depth of at least 6 to 12 inches of soil.
8. Planting:
Now that your raised bed is ready, start planting! Choose vegetables, herbs, or flowers that thrive in your climate. Remember, raised beds offer several benefits, including better drainage, improved soil quality, and easier maintenance. Happy gardening!
How to Install Porch Screens forBreezy OutdoorLiving
What You'll Need Equipment / Tools: Straight edge •Drill •Chop Saw •Rubber Mallet •Utility Knife •Screen Tight Roller Knife
Materials: Screen Tight •Mini Track Screw Clips •Screen Tight Mini Track Channel •Fiberglass Screen •Screen Tight Mini Track Spline
Instructions:
Install screen system measure and mark placement with pencil install screen system drill screw into window ledge install screen system adjustment of screw clip
Install Screws:
Using a straightedge, draw a line through the center of the opening to be screened. Measure and mark the placement for the screw clips, about 8-10 inches apart along the line, starting and ending 2 inches from each corner. Drill a pilot hole at each mark. Insert a screw clip into each hole; do not overtighten. Use a small channel piece (we used the Screen Tight track system) to properly adjust the height of each screw clip so that the channel slides easily over the screw without being too loose. Repeat on all four sides of your window. Install screen system tap channel onto screw clips with rubber mallet
Install Channel Pieces:
Cut channel pieces to fit the top and bottom of the opening using a chop saw. Install the pieces by sliding the end of a channel piece over an end screw, then tap the rest of the channel onto the screw clips with a rubber mallet. After the top and bottom channels are installed, measure, cut, and install the side channels in the same manner. Install screen system trim excess screen with roller knife
Fasten Screen to Tracks:
Cut a piece of fiberglass screen a few inches larger than the opening. Starting at the top of the opening, lay the screen across the top channel track. Using a roller knife, evenly push the spline into the top track channel groove, fastening the screen into the groove as you go. Continue pushing the spline into one side track, then repeat on the opposite side, ensuring that the screen remains straight as you work. Insert the spline into the bottom channel track last. Install screen system complete porch with plants
Trim Porch Screen:
If needed, remove the spline and adjust the screen. Trim excess screen mesh flush along each edge using a utility knife.
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How t to I Install a an I Interior D Door
Dramatically change the style of your home or replace an interior door that is damaged. You can choose between a prehung or slab door based on your skill level, budget and the condition of your existing door frame. Slab doors, also known as blank doors, include just the door and not any part of the frame. They can be more budget friendly, but installing a prehung door is a much easier project, especially for a DIYers.
1.How
to Remove a Door
If you are replacing an interior door with a prehung door, first you must remove the existing door and its frame. Remove the hinge pins using a screwdriver and hammer. Then remove the door from the door frame. Remove the hinge plates and strike plate from the door frame. Loosen the trim with a stiff putty knife. Use a pry bar and block of wood to remove the trim without damaging the wall. Take your time so as not to cause any damage. If the trim is in good shape, you can reuse it with a prehung door that has a one-piece jamb. Atwo-piece jamb door comes with trim attached.The head and inside jambs are usually nailed together, so it’s easier to remove them from the opening at the same time. Pry the side jambs away from the studs and then pry down the head jamb. If you would like to paint, repair or alter the wall in any way, now is the perfect time to do so. Any changes to the wall or door frame should be made before installing a prehung door. Once again, take care not to damage the wall during this step in the process.
2. Position the Prehung Door
Once you have removed the old door and prepared the doorway, you can start on the first step in how to install an interior door. Slide the prehung door into the rough opening. Put the door in the opening and slide it until the jamb is flush with the wall. Double check to be sure the door opens in the desired location and direction. Tip: Prehung doors are often heavy and hard to maneuver alone. Ahelper makes it easier to lift and hang the door.
3. Add Shims
Use a level to check that the door is straight. Add shims to adjust the level and ensure the jamb is plumb. The door frame should be slightly smaller than the opening it fits to allow for adjustments. Slip shims under the side jamb until the head jamb is level. Shim between the side jambs and the studs to fill in the spaces between them. On the hinge side, start with the bottom and top of the jamb. Shim between the hinges and studs, positioning the shims so that about half the shim is above the hinge, which will help you later when nailing. On the latch side, shim at roughly the same places and at latch level. Check the level of the door again.
4. Nail Door Frame to Studs
Drive two #8 finishing nails through the frame, through the shims and into the studs. Drive two nails through each shim about an inch from each edge of the jamb, with one about a 1/2-inch above the other. Before driving the nails home, open and close the door and make any necessary adjustments. When you’re satisfied with the way it performs, drive and set the nails.
5. Install Door Trim
Nail the trim to the jamb and studs.Drive #6 finishing nails through the trim and into the studs behind the wall, spacing the nails about 16 inches apart. Trim any exposed shims by scoring them with a knife and then breaking along the line. Cut and install the trim on the second side of the door in the same manner as the first side.
6.Attach Hardware and Accessories
Once the door is hung, attach the backplates and door knobs. Make sure not to screw the knobs on too tightly. Add the lockset and strike plate. Tip: Prehung doors typically come with attached hinges and precut places for the door knob and strike plate. The door knob, lockset and strike plate are sold separately.
