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Discovertheyard.com was started with the goal of being your go-to resource for all things related to quickly enhance your backyard and front yard.

In addition to helping users to transform their outdoor space with the garden of their dreams without having to spend a lot of money and time, we share up-to-date product reviews of patio and yard furniture, their cleaning and maintenance, smart lawn designs, DIY plans, grills and BBQ, outdoor games for kids as well as adults, and get helpful tips and ideas to make it perfect for your needs.

Our articles and tips have helped more than 300,000 readers to date. During our research, we like to use sites like popular mechanics, familyhandyman.com, thisoldhouse.com, popularwoodworking.com, bhg.com to gather knowledge and help you find the most reliable and trustworthy information.

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Backyard Edging – How to Make Your Borders Look Professional and Groomed

Design & DIY

For many people, the backyard is their ultimate escape, so it needs to look perfect. One of the hardest parts about creating the ideal landscape is making your backyard edging look professional without having it professionally done. Some people may be looking to save money by doing their own landscaping, while others genuinely enjoy doing the work themselves. No matter the reason, doing it yourself is not as daunting as it seems.  What is Backyard Edging? At its heart, edging is a border meant to separate two areas for functional or aesthetic reasons, but it is so much more than that. The idea of edging is to create a barrier between areas when flora should be growing and areas where it shouldn’t. These barriers prevent grass and weeds from creeping into your garden, landscaping, or driveway. In more recent times, edging has retained its original purpose, but it is also…

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25 Tree Swing Ideas

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Tree swings are one of the simplest yet memory creating toys one could imagine. There is no one way to make a tree swing, which is why it is such a great toy. We have compiled twenty-five of the best swing ideas there are so you can choose the best one for your family. From DIY swings to the newest and most advanced store-bought swings, there is sure to be one on this list that you love.  1. The Classic The classic rope swing is classic because of its simplicity. You can buy one of these swings from a store, but you can just as quickly put one together with materials you probably have in your garage. Kids will have hours of fun on this swing, and it is perhaps one of the safest tree swing designs there are.  2. Handle Swing These swings work best in situations pictured where…

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10 Awesome Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chairs You Can Buy

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Chaise Lounge chairs are a popular type of furniture around the world. They provide great comfort and relaxation to people who want to take some time off from their demanding schedules. Lounge chairs come in all shapes and sizes, with different styles and designs for every taste. If you are looking for a comfortable chair to relax in the sun, then you should consider buying one of these 10 awesome outdoor chaise lounge chairs. These items will provide you with hours of enjoyment on your deck or patio. Each chair is different and has its own features that make it stand out from the others. We hope this list helps you find the perfect match for your home! To assist you in deciding which one is ideal for you, we’ve outlined some pointers for selecting the suitable outdoor chaise lounge before moving on to our list of the top 10…

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How to Make a Rain Barrel

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As focus grows on how to better preserve our natural resources, water use and waste have become a hot-button issue. According to the EPA, the average American family wastes 180 gallons of drinkable water a week. Such waste also comes with a financial cost, including rising costs for access to residential water supplies.  Rain barrels can help to reduce the amount of water you waste. Rather than using the limited drinking water we all share for other purposes, a rain barrel collects and filters rain, storing it until you need it. While you can use the collected rainwater for various purposes, it’s especially useful when it comes to gardening. We’ve outlined the steps to constructing a rain barrel below. You’ll find it’s a simple process—with just a few essential tools, you can have it finished in no time, even if you aren’t the handy type. If you want a garden…

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How to Hang a Tree Swing from a Tree

Design & DIY

A tree swing is a simple addition to any yard that will enhance any kid’s childhood, but not every house has the perfect tree swing tree. Even if you have the ideal tree, you will still want to think about several factors before starting, like what kind of swing you want, safety, and the height of the swing. This handy guide will cover everything you need to know about hanging a tree swing, whether you have the perfect tree or not.  How to Hang a Traditional Tree Swing Choose a Sturdy, Hardwood Tree The tree should be at least ten years old with a sturdy base and well-planted roots. Having that sturdy base and deep roots ensures that the tree will support the weight and motion. Maple and oak trees are both great options, but you’ll have to work with what you have. Check the Integrity of the Branch Just…

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DECK & JOIST Span Tables

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Building a relatively sized wooden deck of any type of wood is a simple job for any adult. As long as you have the materials, the tools, and the time, you can be capable of building your own deck from start to finish given you andriol kopen have the technical know-how to make it stable. A soft and bouncy deck can be a cause of a number of factors. A common factor is a soft wood placed on a widely spaced joist. This table shows the recommended joist spacing and size for a specific wood. Maximum distance between posts or supports Wood Species Joist Size 12” On Center 16” On Center 24” On Center 2” x 8” 13’ – 8” 12’ – 5” 10’ – 2” Southern Pine 2” x 10” 17’ – 5” 15’ – 10” 13’ – 1” 2” x 12” 18’ – 0” 18’ – 0” 15’…

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Make your own Polish Horseshoe game

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A Polish horseshoe game is played by two opposing individuals or teams. A bottle is balanced on the top of each pole and placed between twenty and forty feet apart from each other. Each team stands on either side of their pole and throws a frisbee at the other team’s bottle in an effort to knock it off the pole. Knocking the bottle off the anadrol pole and making it hit the ground is the goal, but it is not the only way to score in this game. WHAT YOU NEED 1 pc. – 1.5 inches diameter PVC pipe cut to 48 inches 1 pc. – 1.5 inches diameter PVC pipe ange 3 pcs. – 1.5 inches diameter PVC pipe cut to 22 inches 4 pcs. – 1.5 inches diameter PVC elbow fitting 3 pcs. – 1.5 inches diameter PVC pipe cut to 22 inches 1 pc. – 1.5 inches…

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Building A Pergola

Pergola

What is a pergola and what is it used for? A pergola is a garden feature which serves different uses. It is an ingenious way to separate space without using any walls, it provides hangers for additional lighting fixtures, hanging plants or anything that needs to be hung outdoors. It can also be used to provide shade over a certain area by hanging a weatherproof fabric over and serve as a gazebo for morning teas.  To build a pergola we need a large enough space for the poles. Here we’ll be building on a 9 by 9 feet space. We’ll need lumber, some concrete, a few woodworking tools and some digging tools. Wood cuts:  4 pcs. of 4 x 4 inch lumber cut to 9 feet for the posts. 4 pcs. of 2 x 4 inch lumber cut to 9 feet for the support beams. 12 pcs. of 2 x…

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