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100 Year Old Olive Tree Installation
Apr 12, 2013 12:36
We decided to purchase a mature tree for the centerpiece to our front yard landscaping project. Here are the steps we took 1....
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How To Build a Simple Eichler Atrium Cover
Dec 8, 2011 20:38
We’ve been in our Atrium Eichler for 4 years now and after watching heating bill spike up during the cold months each...
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How to build a chicken coop
Jun 17, 2011 9:40
I built this chicken coop for Tammy for mothers day. I had no idea what I had signed myself up for as it turned out. I spent...
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Modern Shed / Playhouse
May 26, 2011 10:40
In our quest to constantly improve our property, and my personal fantasy to create a magical space for my kids, I built a...
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Rat-proof compost bin
May 25, 2011 11:37
We have been composting all of our kitchen scraps soiled paper etc. for a quite a while now, but we failed to rat-proof...
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Transplanted Bamboo privacy hedge
Apr 18, 2010 16:04
.. or ‘bamboom’ as my 2 year old calls it. I recently installed a 30 foot long bamboo hedge as a privacy screen...
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How to build DIY Eichler globe pendants for $37/ea
Mar 17, 2010 18:58
Here’s a quick and dirty how to article for an inexpensive way to create original looking Eichler ceiling pendant globes. 1....
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How to install Backyard Drainage / French Drain
Nov 18, 2009 16:14
With all the recent rain, we discovered that there are some drainage issues on our property, so we’ve decided to do...
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Video documenting what’s in the walls of our Eichler
Oct 23, 2009 13:16
I shot this video to document the electrical wiring, data cable, plumbing, and interconnected/hardwired smoke alarms before...
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Eichler Front Door Escutcheon Kit Restoration
Sep 11, 2009 18:58
The large round disc behind the front door handle (escutcheon plate) that is a hallmark of the Eichler entryway is difficult...
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How to install data cable (aka structured wiring) in an Eichler
Mar 17, 2009 18:53
I ran Belden 7878s ‘banana peel’ structured cable comprised of 2 coax, 2 cat5, and one fiber optic line. I...
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How to install seismic anchor bolts
Jan 28, 2009 14:37
If you ever open up your walls like we did, one of the things to consider is adding/upgrading seismic anchor bolts –...
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How to build recessed light cans in your Eichler ceiling
Jan 25, 2009 13:37
Since we were re-roofing, we figured it was a good time to add these UL, water/IC-rated recessed light cans over our shower...
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How to build a recessed vent fan in your Eichler bathroom
Jan 23, 2009 21:23
The building inspector required us to add vent fans in our bathroom ceilings (thank god) so I decided to make them recessed...
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How to run a gas line to an Eichler kitchen island
Jan 20, 2009 13:06
We wanted to install a gas range in our new island cabinet that was custom built to the same size and location of the original...
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