Questions tagged [backyard]
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Compact drainage rock behind retaining wall?
I am confused by the mfg instructions and its images. It states to fill core and 12 inches back with drainage crushed rock, and to compact, "backfill"
First, what type of rick can i use for drainage ...
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5 Post Pergola Design - How big to make the beams and rafters?
I'm building a new deck and pergola in my backyard. The deck is pretty much done, and the pergola posts are in. I'm now I'm trying to decide how to finish up the pergola.
Deck is roughly 12 feet wide ...
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Fire pit or chiminea or outdoor stove?
In an indoor setting, a wood burner is far, far more efficient than an open fire.
What about outdoors in a patio or courtyard? I have a large amount of low grade firewood and I'd like an outdoor fire ...
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Footing for 4x8 swingset beam and playhouse
I am building a playhouse with swingset attaching to it. One side of the swingset beam (4x8x12) will be A-frame. The other side is attaching to the playhouse. I have a question about attaching to the ...
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Do I need to use Artificial Grass Tape brand?
If I buy one brand of the artificial grass and I need to seam the connections, can I use the grass tapes sold at the local home improvement store? As I need to grab something as I go and only "SYNLawn ...
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Screen door track replacement
I need to replace the twin plastic tracks (see pic below) guiding the tops of two sliding mesh screen doors attached to the back entrance of my house. The tracks are plastic and come in one piece, but ...
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Landscape + drainage along fence line
I am on a corner lot and my backyard receives water runoff from my neighbor behind me and my neighbor beside me. I have a french drain installed where the backyards come together and didn't have much ...
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How to determine the severity or size of a hole in yard?
I found a hole in my yard. This area has three common features that could cause that, a sink hole from an underground stream, prairie dogs, which are everywhere in the neighborhood, or an abandoned ...
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What can cause bubbling mud?
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I have a bubbling puddle of mud near my house. It's not my water or sewage lines, I already had the water company come check it out. It doesn't smell like natural gas. ...
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Three shade sails attached to one post?
Had the math sorted previously but now I'm hoping to simplify. I'm hanging three sails -- a 12 x 12 square, then a 12x equilateral triangle, then another 12 x 12 square. The far ends will be attached ...
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Can I use eye bolt to mount kid swing?
I am planning to mount swing (max 100 lbs) using eye bolt like this
Is there disadvantage vs. the swing hanger sold by playset manufacturer?
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Standing Water on French Drain
What could be causing standing water on top of a new yard french drain?
I am working on a french drain solution in my backyard. I just finished covering the last section up yesterday and it started ...
