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Here is a good time lapse of a deck being built the right way. There is a lot that goes into it. Although the stated 4 month construction time is a BIT long, they still did a nice job.
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GREEN GOODIE
Arbor day is Wednesday, January 18th.
Plant a tree!
They are beautiful, good for the planet, and it will make you feel good about yourself.
That's a win, win, win situation!
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As carpenters, we tear down and rebuild a lot structures such as decks, pergolas, and fences which could have lasted longer if a couple of simple things had been done in their construction and care. If you follow these three pieces of advice you can extend the life and beauty of your wood structures and save money by avoiding costly repairs and replacement.
1.) Use ceramic coated screws. Many builders save time and money by using nails instead of screws. A good ceramic coated screw will resist corrosion longer and will hold better than a typical galvanized nail.
2.)Stain your project! One of the guiltiest culprits in bringing a wood structure to an early demise is not staining it. You can increase the lifespan of an outdoor wood structure by a factor of 2-5 times by applying a good wood stain or sealer every few years.
3.) Keep it clean and dry. Residual moisture is a killer when it comes to wood. We see the most damage to structures in places where dead vegetation, soil, or debris is in prolonged contact with the wood. So, keep your deck swept off and keep you fence bottoms free from soil and/or dense ground vegetation.
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Project of the MonthSouth Tampa Cat Condo With A View
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Our client in South Tampa wanted her indoor cats to be able to enjoy the outdoors. The solution was to get them outside in a way that they were still safe and protected. We did it in two phases.
First, we "cat-ified" a glass enclosed side patio with shelves, perches, and walkways so the cats could be inside but still have great views of the yard. Then, we built a mesh encloses tree house connected to the patio by an elevated cat-walk.
Now, rain or shine, the cats can get plenty of fresh air and still never set foot on the ground. Oh to be a domesticated house cat! Click the photo above to see time lapse of how we built the tree-house.
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This is the time of year when protecting outdoor plants from cold temperatures is important. Remember that there are two ways we can experience cold here in Florida and both require slightly different strategies for plant protection.
Radiational Freezes:
These occure on calm, clear nights when surface heat radiates or "bleeds off" into the atmosphere. You can protect your plants by giving them a good watering ahead of the low temperatures, as moist soil holds heat better than dry soil. Plants which are underneath tree cover fare a little better than those which are not because the trees help to hold down a small amount of warmth, but don't grow light loving plants under trees just for this reason as you will ultimately have sickly plants which are even more susceptible to cold. You can also cover your plants with a sheet or tarp. This will hold heat in as it tries to escape up into the night sky.
Advective Freezes: This is when frigid air masses move in from the North. In these cases cold wind is the culprit. Your best defense for plants which can not be moved inside are wind breaks. Again, sheets and tarps are helpful here. You can also plant your more fragile plants on the leeward side of houses or sheds. A good privacy fence around your yard will also do double duty of keeping your yard private and diminishing the chill of the wind.
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Plant of the Month
Pointsettia(Euphorbia pulcherrima)
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Most of us think of Poinsettias as a potted house plant traditionally brought into the home at Christmas time. Two things you may not know are that Poinsettias were introduced to the U.S. from their native Mexico in 1825, and they also can be easily transplanted to your yard as a colorful accent plant after the holidays. If you would like to add some much needed color to your yard and garden for the winter months, click on the photo above or the link to University of Florida IFAS extension below to learn everything you need to enjoy these beautiful plants through the winter months! http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep349 |
Thank you!We would like to express our appreciation to all of our readers and to our clients for your support in 2011. From we here at Gardencarpentry.com's Green Goodies may you, and those in your lives enjoy a safe, happy and prosperous 2012!
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If you have questions, suggestions, or concerns please contact us....
Lance Hans Owner (813)505-5638
Lance@gardencarpentry.com
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