Ornamental fences made from colonial aluminum

Fences and gates made from aluminum are very good to offer a classic look to the fence along with durability. There are a lot of options, designs and styles available for any of your objectives for ornamental fences. Colonial aluminum was and still is one of the strongest types of aluminum available on the market for fence systems. The price that you have to pay for the installation of a co ...

Basic framing for a hip roof

The frame structure of a hip roof is more complicated than of a gable roof. This is because the hip roof has 4 sides instead of 2. The ridge board is centered width wise and lengthwise. In order to do the job properly, you will need to know a few things. Basics The main components of a hip roof are rafters, hip rafters, end common rafters, jack rafters and ridge boards. Rafters run perpe ...

Ways of building a tornado shelter

If you live in an area with high risk for tornadoes, you should be prepared for everything by building a tornado shelter near your house. It is a good investment, for the safety and protection of the people you love. Instruct everyone how to act in the event of a tornado warning. The assembly can also be used for hurricanes. Place it in secure area, without any trees that can collapse and ...

Growing media

One of the most important elements of an aquaponic system is the growing media. The grow bed represents a key element that has a crucial role in the further development of your crops. You can think of it as a sort of home for your bacteria, which is the reason why you should learn how to properly understand it. In an aquaponic system you have the grow bed which represents the hydroponic element ...

Mosquito repellent plants – Citronella

Citronella is an annual plant known for its strong odor that keeps mosquitoes away. It thrives in areas with warm weather and is suitable for flower beds, patios or porches. Citronella flowers have a beautiful bluish-purple color such as lavender. When you take a citronella leaf in between your fingers and press it you can feel its strong odor that keeps some pests away. If you decide to gr ...

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Rockwool growing media

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pH and hydroponics

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Hydroponic reflective surfaces

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What is higromite?

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Hydroponic garlic

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Hydroponic corn

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Hydroponic carrots

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Grapefruit seed extract and algae

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Fluorescent growing lights

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What is Coco Coir?

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Common problems in aquaponics

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Hydroponic Drip system

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Hydroponic water culture system

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