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Eric Stromer shows you how to create a beautiful water feature in just a few easy steps.

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Building a bird house is a great activity that can be fun for the whole family.

 

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]]>make a bird houseEric Stromer2010-12-13T19:35:00 00:00Fix a Broken Tilehttp://www.diylife.com/2010/12/06/fix-a-broken-tile/http://www.diylife.com/2010/12/06/fix-a-broken-tile/http://www.diylife.com/2010/12/06/fix-a-broken-tile/#commentsFiled under: ,

If you have tile in your home, chances are good that sooner later there will be a broken tile that needs to be replaced. The good news is that replacing the tile is a fairly simple task that you can do yourself.

 

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If you have a plain wall, why not add architectural detail with a chair rail?

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-11-29T19:06:00 00:00Install an Air Conditionerhttp://www.diylife.com/2010/11/19/install-an-air-conditioner/http://www.diylife.com/2010/11/19/install-an-air-conditioner/http://www.diylife.com/2010/11/19/install-an-air-conditioner/#commentsFiled under: ,

Need to install a window box air conditioning unit? We've got you covered.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-11-19T17:23:00 00:00Install a Dishwasherhttp://www.diylife.com/2010/11/15/install-a-dishwasher/http://www.diylife.com/2010/11/15/install-a-dishwasher/http://www.diylife.com/2010/11/15/install-a-dishwasher/#commentsFiled under: ,

Installing a new dishwasher isn't as intimidating as it may seem -- replace your old, broken down refrigerator with a new model!

 

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]]>install-a-dishwasherEric Stromer2010-11-15T17:45:00 00:00Build a Platform Bedhttp://www.diylife.com/2010/11/05/build-a-platform-bed/http://www.diylife.com/2010/11/05/build-a-platform-bed/http://www.diylife.com/2010/11/05/build-a-platform-bed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Looking for a way to update your bedroom? A platform bed looks great and provides excellent support. Plus, it eliminates the need for a box spring. Here's how to build one.



When it comes to staining the wood frame, use the the tips in this video:

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-11-05T16:39:00 00:00Build a Chicken Coophttp://www.diylife.com/2010/10/28/chicken-coop/http://www.diylife.com/2010/10/28/chicken-coop/http://www.diylife.com/2010/10/28/chicken-coop/#comments

Raising chickens is a hobby that is gaining more and more popularity. It will pay off with food for your family and fertilizer for your garden. If you're considering building your own chicken coop, here are a few things you will need to keep in mind.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-10-28T15:32:00 00:00How to Repair a Drivewayhttp://www.diylife.com/2010/10/22/how-to-repair-a-driveway/http://www.diylife.com/2010/10/22/how-to-repair-a-driveway/http://www.diylife.com/2010/10/22/how-to-repair-a-driveway/#commentsFiled under: ,

Repair and reseal the cracks and holes in your driveway to make it look its best.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-10-22T18:00:00 00:00Window Insulation Filmhttp://www.diylife.com/2010/10/15/window-insulation-film/http://www.diylife.com/2010/10/15/window-insulation-film/http://www.diylife.com/2010/10/15/window-insulation-film/#commentsFiled under: ,

Want to protect your home from harmful ultraviolet rays, reduce glare and improve the overall energy efficiency of your home? Window insulation film is the way to go. Here's how to bring it home.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-10-15T11:08:00 00:00Create a Vine-Covered Arborhttp://www.diylife.com/2010/10/07/climbing-vines/http://www.diylife.com/2010/10/07/climbing-vines/http://www.diylife.com/2010/10/07/climbing-vines/#commentsFiled under: ,

Climbing vibes can be trained to wrap around an arbor, pergola or other structures. Here's how!

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-10-07T16:49:00 00:00Fruit Tree Pruninghttp://www.diylife.com/2010/09/30/fruit-tree-pruning/http://www.diylife.com/2010/09/30/fruit-tree-pruning/http://www.diylife.com/2010/09/30/fruit-tree-pruning/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Fruit trees are a fantastic part of any yard or garden. Regular pruning and proper care will help your tree produce delicious fruit for many years. When fruit trees are properly pruned, sunlight penetrates through to more of the tree which then boosts fruit production and quality.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-09-30T09:55:00 00:00Organic Gardeninghttp://www.diylife.com/2010/09/24/organic-gardening/http://www.diylife.com/2010/09/24/organic-gardening/http://www.diylife.com/2010/09/24/organic-gardening/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Organic gardening practices are gaining popularity as more people realize the benefits. Your plants will be healthier and you'll minimize your environmental impact.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-09-24T11:00:00 00:00Fire Safety at Homehttp://www.diylife.com/2010/09/02/home-fire-safety/http://www.diylife.com/2010/09/02/home-fire-safety/http://www.diylife.com/2010/09/02/home-fire-safety/#commentsFiled under: ,

Did you know that every 20 seconds, the fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the nation? Here are things you can do to stop fires in your home before they even start.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-09-02T15:31:00 00:00Replace a Faucethttp://www.diylife.com/2010/08/06/replace-faucet/http://www.diylife.com/2010/08/06/replace-faucet/http://www.diylife.com/2010/08/06/replace-faucet/#commentsFiled under: ,

Replace your bathroom faucet to give the room a new look.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-08-06T17:17:00 00:00Build a Planterhttp://www.diylife.com/2010/07/08/build-a-planter/http://www.diylife.com/2010/07/08/build-a-planter/http://www.diylife.com/2010/07/08/build-a-planter/#commentsFiled under: ,

A window box can enhance the overall appeal of your home and give your plants a great place to live. Eric shows you how to build a planter that will make your neighbors jealous.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-07-08T12:12:00 00:00Pavers Patiohttp://www.diylife.com/2010/06/03/pavers-patio/http://www.diylife.com/2010/06/03/pavers-patio/http://www.diylife.com/2010/06/03/pavers-patio/#commentsFiled under: ,

Installing a pavers patio is a great, durable way to create a walkway through your garden.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-06-03T11:52:00 00:00Drip Irrigationhttp://www.diylife.com/2010/05/06/drip-irrigation/http://www.diylife.com/2010/05/06/drip-irrigation/http://www.diylife.com/2010/05/06/drip-irrigation/#commentsFiled under: ,

Drip irrigation is a more efficient way to bring water to your plants. Here, Eric shows you how to install a simple battery-operated system.

The parts needed:

o.The electric timer is connected directly to the water source. You program the timer to turn the water to your system on and off.
o. The Backflow Preventer keeps contaminated water from washing back in to your home's water system,
o. A Pressure Regulator will prevent high water pressure from damaging the system.
o. A Filter, and a hose adapter will hook up your drip watering hoses.
o. ½ inch plastic hose is your main line which you run from the timer assembly in to your garden.
o. ¼ inch plasic hose connects your ½ inch main line to the drip emitters.
o. Emitters, which you put in the soil carry the water directly to the plants. They come in drip and spray types and a variety of flow rates.

Tools needed:
o. Punch to make holes for ¼ inch lines in the ½ inch line
o. Garden Shears

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-05-06T10:21:00 00:00How to Repair Drywallhttp://www.diylife.com/2010/04/07/how-to-repair-drywall/http://www.diylife.com/2010/04/07/how-to-repair-drywall/http://www.diylife.com/2010/04/07/how-to-repair-drywall/#commentsFiled under: ,

If you have a hole in your drywall and have yet to repair it, consider this DIY project -- fix damaged drywall without a professional. It's easier than you think. Learn how to do it here with Eric's easy advice.

 

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]]>Eric Stromer2010-04-07T15:50:00 00:00Washer and Dryer Tune-Uphttp://www.diylife.com/2010/03/26/washer-and-dryer-tune-up/http://www.diylife.com/2010/03/26/washer-and-dryer-tune-up/http://www.diylife.com/2010/03/26/washer-and-dryer-tune-up/#commentsFiled under: ,

All it takes is a few small steps to make your machines work better, last longer and use less energy. Get them here.

 

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