Archive for October, 2008

Posted in Gardening

Creative Landscaping With Retaining Walls

Date October 23rd, 2008 Comment Comments Off

by STEVE BOULDEN
Retaining walls can be used to create raised garden beds, prevent erosion, and stabilize steep-sloped banks. They can be crafted from large river rocks, field stone, railroad ties, heavy timbers, concrete blocks, brick, steel, vinyl, or even small boulders. Whether the walls are supported by anchoring, gravity, pilings, or are [...]

Posted in Home Improvement

Building Your Own Solar Panel

Date October 23rd, 2008 Comment 1 Comment

by ROGER TITLEY
Electricity bills have been constantly rising for many years but it has now reached the stage where power is now a major element in the household budget. The growing cost of electricity in conjunction with the climate warming problems created by burning fossil fuels, is driving more people to think [...]