Framing a gable roof

Framing a gable roof isn't that hard, but still requires experience and having the right tools. Gable roofs are great in climates with heavy rain and snow. It is specially designed to not pool moisture. Gable roofs can be built on the ground or directly on the house. It will surely add value to your home. Basic gable roof framing The frame itself is quite easy to build. You will need ...

Building a cordwood house

One green building technique is building using stackwall or cordwood. This means that for constructions you are using firewood logs. Cordwood structures are very resistant and some of them exist for more than 100 years. 1. First of all you need to design your cordwood house. Walls are 12" to 24" thick. You need to take this in consideration. Also this means that you need a foundation to sus ...

Apartment air conditioners

If you are living in an apartment, then surely you will have different needs concerning air conditioning. Here are a few pieces of advice for choosing the right unit for your apartment. Because you won’t be able to install ducts in the ceiling, the central air conditioning system is excluded. There may be a solution if you live on the top floor. Otherwise you will need a special type of ...

Places to plant knockout rose

Knockout roses are very tough plants. They can leave in partial sunny areas, in most temperatures and also in any kind of soil. These things makes them very popular and also the fact that they bloom all summer. Soil type Like all roses, knockout roses like a soil rich in nitrogen and potassium. To make the soil more fertile and good for the roses you will need to use some natural fertili ...

How to propagate moss roses

Moss roses are some of the easiest rose varieties to grow. They are usually used as a ground cover. You can find moss roses with flowers colors that range from red and pink to white and yellow. Propagate moss roses Because of their small size, the best way to grow moss roses is from seeds. You can get seeds directly from adult moss roses or from your local gardening store. Moss roses lik ...

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