Elevated deck: take advantage of sloped property with a spacious raised deck

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The key to building a deck on a backyard sloping grade is the positioning of the posts. The deck, including the posts, are made from pine. Posts and beams are constructed from rough-sawn pressure boards, which are also used for the deck but not the railings. Posts are attached to concrete piers.

Cover Story, Decks (Architecture, Domestic), Decks (Architecture)

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Apartment greenhouse: plant a garden on your balcony

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A 24- x 32-inch greenhouse for a south-facing balcony is easy to construct and has a bottom that is removable for cleaning. The doors and the top can be opened for ventilation. Casters make the greenhouse moveable. The greenhouse is large enough for two full-grown tomato plants.

Greenhouses

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Build a folding bed

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An easy-to-build full-size bed folds into two shallow boxes, freeing a part-time guest room for other use. The sides and platform unfold from a six-inch-deep box, and two foam mattresses are stored behind it. Complete instructions are given.

Beds, Beds (Furniture)

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