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Cob Building

by Patty Inglish, MS

Interior of an Oregon cob house.After reading for years about Native American and Mexican adobe houses and the construction of the Egyptian Pyramids, I realized that these were both examples of cob building.... published 3 days ago

14 comments    technology home history

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Building a Plywood fish tank.

by briannerose

For all you out there that want a bigger tank at half the price but want something different from plain glass tanks. I have made my own plywood fish tank. It is useful and it is sturdy and does not leak. This... published 4 days ago

0 comments    family advice home

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Building Wood Stairs

by Sophist

Building a set of wood stairs is really straight forward if you know the process to follow. This becomes more complicated if you have several landings but the method stays the same. First you will need to... published 4 months ago

1 comment    home house construction

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How to build a pole barn

by SkiffyinaJiffy

One of the basic questions that some farmers ask themselves is how to build a pole barn. Because of the cheapness and utility of the construction, as well as the durability, a farm with a few pole barns does... published 18 months ago

1 comment    how construction build

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Top 10 Indian Companies

by adite

These are some of the current turnover figures for key Indian industry sectors: IT and ITES: Rs 1790 billionBanking: Rs 2300 billionProcessed Foods: Rs 4300 billionConstruction: Rs 460 BillionTelecom: Rs 850... published 15 months ago

4 comments    business technology automotive

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Build Your Own Greenhouse - a step-by-step guide

by Marye Audet

There are endless ways to build cheap, easy, workable greenhouses. What you choose should depend on what your needs actually are. What type of gardening you do, the plants you intend to grow meed to be considered. Information on the types, including passive solar, pvc and traditionally framed greenhouses. published 3 months ago

8 comments    home how to tips

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Green Roofs: Energy Savings and Much More

by Elle MacKenna

Most green roofs in the United States are on large-scale commercial or public buildings but the residential market is catching up. Green roofs can be installed on traditional residences providing homeowners with a beautiful way to cut down their heating and cooling costs. published 14 months ago

4 comments    home how to real estate

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Building a Skate Ramp

by jamestedmondson

The first step in building a skate ramp is to figure out exactly what size of a ramp you are dealing with. In my case, I wanted a ramp to catch some major air off of, so I decided on 18 inches. published 2 years ago

12 comments    kids hobbies construction

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Should I put Automatic Sprinklers in my Home?

by Sprinkler Man

About Automatic Fire Sprinklers: Contrary to what many Americans think, we are not at greatest risk from fire in hotels or other public places; it is at home, where most of us feel the safest, that we are... published 6 weeks ago

1 comment    family life home

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Choosing Sustainable Kitchen Cabinets

by Elle MacKenna

I find cabinetmakers to be among the most skilled and engaged tradespeople. In the green building industry this quality is elevated with creative and innovative techniques for harvesting and crafting wood... published 11 months ago

1 comment    home house construction

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