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Building Moxie

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Building Moxie is the do-it-together blog dedicated to Home + Improvement. Posts by jb @BuildingMoxie. find me on Google Plus @ https://plus.google.com/u/0/1074091736385806.... hi.

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  • Edge beds like a pro with a spade, cut and kick, cut and kick.
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What is the Difference between a Shovel and a Spade?

Ever wonder about that? Well wonder no more! Here's the down and dirty on what makes a spade a spade and a shovel.. well...kinda the same thing. Except you've most likely been calling ...»
Shelley @ Sow and Dipity
Shelley @ Sow and Dipity Canada
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  • Use something as a guide to measure equal distance between stones. Here I used a trowel.
  • Take a shovel, or your trowel, and sculpt out the shape of your stone.
  • Remove the sod and extra dirt.
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A Quicker and Easier Way to Stepping Stones

I recently read somewhere about a quick way to make stepping stones and decided to try it. The more I thought about what I read, I realized I could do it even 'quicker and easier'. So I did.
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Cyndi @ The Decorating Chica
Cyndi @ The Decorating Ch... Battle Creek, MI
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    what kind of concrete did you use for this project? thanks for sharing.

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  • Easy water method to guarantee tree and shrub survival of new transplants 1
  • What you need: 5 gallon, clean bucket, a nail, and a hammer.
  • Hammer the nail into the bucket, leaving enough to grab.
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How to Water a Tree for Guaranteed Survival

All you need to keep a transplanted tree alive is a bucket, water, nail and a hammer. This method is inexpensive and will take less than 10 minuets a day to do.
Creative Cain Cabin
Creative Cain Cabin Bellevue, MI
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  • Pine mulch is a great accent here for Liriope – which can handle a more acidic soil 1
  • Mulch is a great insulator for the soil, and can be a huge factor in growing large, healthy plants.
  • Our recycled "leaf"corn crib we built to store tons of leaves gathered each fall for free - and then use  as mulch! 3
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The Basics Of Mulch – What, How, Where, When and Why To Use

Mulching has become a huge business - in fact, it's hard to go a few block in any direction without running into a store where mulch can be purchase by the bag or the truckload. ...»
Old World Garden Farms
Old World Garden Farms Newark, OH
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  • Don't let this happen to you & your family – fortunately there were only a couple of scrapes caused by this mess & some soiled...
  • The parts & pieces of a deck  - Jargon
  • 1 - Talk about an obvious split issue – with that wood is a natural material that does expand, contract, & crack so don't freak out about ever crack
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Checking Out Your Deck

Ahhh schools almost out, the summertime weather is almost here & for many of us that means spending some enjoyable time out on our decks. As no one wants a pleasant memory turning into a ...»
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SLS Construction Solutions
SLS Construction Solutions Cullman, AL
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