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Outdoor power equipment engines, including those found in lawnmowers, chainsaws, and string trimmers, are susceptible to corrosion damage caused by E10, or gasoline that contains 10 percent ethanol. E10 is common in most U.S. gas stations. While ethanol has been shown to cause damage to all engines, small engines found in outdoor power equipment run a higher risk of being damaged by ethanol due to less frequent use.
There are a number of insider secrets that the pros use to create spectacular container combinations. And actually, they're not so much secrets as design concepts on a smaller scale.
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With the right tools and instructions, you can build your own raised garden bed. Here's how to build a single raised-bed garden that is 4 ft. wide and 10 ft. long. By keeping the bed no wider than 4 ft., you can easily reach the plants from either side without walking in the bed. By building a bed that is 10 ft. long, you can do more in less space, because you won't have to build two separate beds, wasting space between them. This is a good starter-sized raised-bed garden for a family.
Read MoreA rain barrel is a great way to conserve water "for a rainy day" and save money too. In just a few easy steps, you can build your own rain barrel out of an inexpensive trash can. Create your own water reservoir to keep water handy to use for containers and window boxes, as well as to collect and store water to withstand dry spells.
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