Outdoor waterfalls come in all shapes and sizes and make for emphatic focal points. Either way, it means a lot of work. And it won’t be cheap, either. The Spruce / Almar Creative Boulders are then placed on the liner to hide it and hold it down. Unless you’re building an outdoor waterfall of large dimensions, such work and expense are unnecessary. One alternative is to use pre-cast concrete forms that mimic stone for the cascading structure....
Finish the job by painting or staining the steps to keep the wood protected from moisture and UV radiation. Learn how to build porch steps for the home with this informative guide. Attach the Stringers to the Porch The stringer form the main support for the steps. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Then use 2-inch concrete nails to secure the metal hangers. Keep in mind that it may be necessary to drillpilot holesto prevent the wood from splitting during installation....
Stair Treads and Risers Treadis the horizontal part of the steps that the user steps on. Riser is the vertical section that connects adjacent treads. Sometimes, a permit is not required if the retaining wall remains below a certain height. Elmar Langle / Getty Images These heights tend to be fairly low. Check with your local permitting office forguidance on buildingthe retaining wall and the steps. You may also be required to addrailings....
Learn new tips and things you should consider before buying a toilet. Make the most of your investment and learn a little more about the throne youll be sitting on. Otherwise, the cost savings you would expect from a low-flow toilet may be wasted with repeat flushes. The Spruce / Michelle Becker The easiest and most common method is to simplyinstall the new toiletin the same position as the old toilet....
Don’t settle for a shallow, narrow, uncomfortable standard tub. What Is a Soaker Bathtub? A soaking tub allows you to submerge your body in water and soak. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto These tubs are typically deeper or contoured to provide a spa-like, relaxing bathing experience. Also, think about who will be enjoying your new tub. Will the primary users be adults, or will you also bathe small children?...
Here, learn how to buy bulk garden soil and other soils and calculate the needs for your project. Each of these soil products has different applications, depending on your project. Landscaping supply stores also offerhardscaping materialslike stone and gravel in bulk. The Spruce / Ana Cadena First, choose whichlandscaping materialis right for your needs. Soil Compost Compostis decaying plant or animal matter that turns into nutrient-rich soil. Creating quality soil requires time, labor, and expensive equipment....
If one culprit can be singled out as the major cost-driver, it’s kitchen cabinets. Kitchen cabinets can represent a majority of the totalkitchen remodelcost. When you add fixtures and accessories like slide-outs,organizers, andlazy susans, the price climbs even higher. The Spruce / Michelle Becker So, paring down the cost of cabinets brings down the total project cost commensurately. One way to do this is to get creative. Buying, bartering, or otherwise obtaining used kitchen cabinets helps bring down the considerable cost of newkitchen cabinets....
Online calculators and tables are helpful. But those calculators are often tied to specific brands. After that, figure out how many bags of dry concrete you oughta fill that space. The Spruce / Michela Buttignol Using the example of pouring a long, narrowconcrete slabfor abackyard chicken coophelps you learn how to calculate concrete. Measure the Project Area How long and wide is the project’s space? Measure the length of one side, then measure the length of an adjoining side....
Buy too little and you’re interrupting your project to run back to the store. Buy too much and you’re stuck with cans that you’re free to’t safely dispose of. Before rolling up the sleeves, ensure you know how to calculate how much paint you’ll need. Helen Cortez / EyeEm / Getty Images Plan to have enough paint for two coats of paint. How to Quickly Calculate Paint Quantities Is there a faster way to calculate paint quantities?...
Capping electrical wires is the safe, code-approved way of dealing with terminated electrical cables. Read on to learn how to cap off electrical wires. The Spruce / Margot Cavin Before You Begin Shut off the powerto the electrical circuit. The Spruce / Margot Cavin At the electrical box,using a voltage tester, test all wiringyou will be working on. Touch the tester probe to all wires and all parts of each wire within the box....
The Spruce / Kevin Norris Temporarily capping water-supply pipes is often necessary during a kitchen or bathroom renovation. These fittings are sometimes sold as “push-to-fit” connectors. Push-to-connect fittings are now allowed by nearly all plumbing codes across the country. The Spruce / Kevin Norris These fittings have largely eliminated the need for torch soldering and other more complicated methods of fitting pipes. This minimizes the amount of water that spills out of the pipes when you cut into them....
It is grown primarily for its unique foliage and does not often flower indoors. This perennial is a low-maintenance, air-purifying option that’s also pet-safe. Chinese money plants are easy to propagate and share with friends, hence the name “friendship plant.” The Spruce / Krystal Slagle With proper lighting, it can double in size within a year. Be sure to address this immediately to prevent any more leaves from dropping. Light Providemedium-to-bright, indirect lightfor your Chinese money plant....
Fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) sometimes gets a finicky reputation. If you have a window that receives bright morning light you’re free to grow this fig. Fiddle leaf fig is toxic to people and pets. The Spruce / LetÃcia Almeida Fiddle leaf figs needbright, indirect lightfor about six hours of the day. Inadequate light can contribute to drainage issues so plan to adjust the watering schedule in low-light conditions. What jot down of Potting Soil Is Best?...
