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The only opportunity you need to use a drill when installing a drip irrigation system is when you are installing the drip emitters. They’ve barbed connectors made to fit into 1/4-inch polybutylene tubing, and should you install them directly to the 1/2- or 5/8-inch main PB waterlines, then you need to make holes for them. You can purchase a punch to produce these holes, but the punch can be difficult to use, particularly in sunny weather once the tubing is hot and pliable. A drill makes the job of punching the holes simpler. Fit a variable-speed drill with a 3-16-inch drill bit. It will make a hole slightly smaller in diameter than the barbs of the emitters, ensuring a tight fit. Mark the place on a span of 1/2- or 5/8-inch tubing on that you would like to set up an emitter, using a nail to make an indentation. Hold…

Like a house or garage roof, a gazebo roof is more prone to wear and damage, finally requiring replacement. A gazebo typically has an asphalt shingle roof because that kind of shingle is flexible, easily conforming to the curves at each roof fashionable — the ridge where two sides of the roof meet. Gazebos often have four, six or eight sides, which translates to a equal number of triangular roof segments that are joined with a cap along each joint. Rent scaffolding so that you can access your gazebo’s roof safely and easily. Scrape off the gazebo’s present roof shingles with a ripped shovel, pitchfork or similar tool. Work from the bottom edge of the roof up to the summit. Insert the tool’s blade under the underside seams and push it up along the roof to break up the shingles. Eliminate the old felt paper underlayment, and pry up all…

A retaining wall should have the power to hold back the weight of the soil, plants and at times small structures behind it. The wall gets its strength from a sturdy base consisting of gravel — about 5 inches deep for short walls and about 7 inches for tall walls — which can help avoid sifting and allows water to drain under the wall. A 1-inch layer of coarse sand on top of the gravel will help with leveling. The first one or two tiers of stone are also buried to present a hardy, well-anchored base. Doing some basic calculations for the base and the wall makes it possible to determine the right amount of stone and gravel necessary for building a durable retaining wall. Gravel Needs Divide the base thickness of 5 to 7 inches — depending on the height of this wall — by 1,944 to determine the…

The papasan chair started appearing in home decor at the 1950s and reached its zenith in the 1970s. The bowl-shaped chair with room for just one features a rattan frame along with a pillow, traditionally in a tropical print. Some modern variants of this papasan are designed using hardwood, wicker or sleek metal frames, and lavish, solid-color fabrics, creating a comfortable seating option that can be integrated into various design styles. Asian Origins Pay homage to the papasan’s origins using an Asian decor scheme. Pick a papasan using a conventional rattan frame that evokes the look of bamboo, and a silk-covered cushion in an Oriental print. Elect for golds and reds on the walls for a bold color scheme, or go soft with a moss-green or cherry-blossom-pink Grass Care near me Fort Lauderdale fabric background. Incorporate lighting using a lantern design or rice-paper shades, and sharp white silk or linen…

A outdoor fountain adds beauty and style to any landscape, but it takes an electric pump to circulate the water. Hide unsightly pump wires by installing the electricity source as near to the outside fountain pump as potential and burying the wires underground. Landscaping service San Diego fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are required by code to be installed where there is water and in moist places. You can set up the GFCI circuit yourself whether you have electrical wiring encounter, but assess your town building codes to make sure a certified electrician isn’t required for the setup. Speak to a utility locator service to mark the location of underground utility lines. Run a string line along the Landscaping design Salt Lake City, UT from the outside fountain to the home electrical panel box location, avoiding the marks for utility lines, and spray along the string using an aerosol paint marker….

Pinnacle hot baths comes in many different models, which range from small two seaters to large swim spas. Whichever type of tub which you have, it comes with a complete factory warranty and a support program. That does not mean you won’t occasionally encounter issues with your tub, though — and a few troubleshooting processes are simple to enough to perform yourself. Failure to Operate If your hot tub won’t turn on, check the power. The hot tub comes with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) breaker box to help monitor the electricity throughout the circuit. If the breaker is tripped, the tub does not operate. Check the breaker and reset it if needed. If the hot tub still does not operate, turn off the electricity and inspect the breaker for loose wiring; contact an electrician if there is damage. If the breaker box is in working order and the tub…