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16DecDecember 16, 2015

Resolutions for the DIYer

For the most part, New Year's resolutions end up scrapped by Spring. But if you're an avid DIYer, just think of the resolutions as a “honey do” list. By keeping them relevant to your DIY agenda, you'll cross every one of these resolutions off your list. (more…)

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10DecDecember 10, 2015

DIY for El Niño 2015-2016

We're in the midst of an El Niño year again, and weird weather is happening all over Canada. Being prepared for what's coming this year can help you make the most of an El Niño year as you check DIY items of your list. Here's what to expect in each part of the country, and some ideas about DIY projects to take on as a result. (more…)

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24NovNovember 24, 2015

10 Things You Can Do With a Mini-Excavator Rental Mini Excavator for Rent

If you're a regular DIYer but you're not sure about using heavy equipment, the mini excavator is a great place to start. Like any other piece of equipment a mini excavator can make your task pass quickly, easily, and even more safely if you know how to use it. A mini excavator can do lots of things, but there are certain tasks they are best suited for:

Digging Trenches

Digging trenches with a mini excavator saves days of back-breaking labor with a shovel. Remember to ascertain in advance where utility lines are so you can carefully avoid them. Remove landscaping and topsoil so you can replace what you want when your trench is finished. Remember to watch the conditions of the soil so your trench won't cave in. (more…)

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25SepSeptember 25, 2015

Best Excavators for Backyard Work

We all know that you need the right tool for each job. Many backyard projects require heavy equipment that most of us don't use every day, so it's not always easy to know what the right tool is. Here is our guide of the best excavators for backyard work to take the mystery out of the process. (more…)

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16SepSeptember 16, 2015

Agriscaping: The Sustainable Approach to Landscaping

Agriscaping is a hot new trend. Entrepreneur Justin Rohner of Agriscaping Technologies in Arizona is one of the driving forces fueling the agriscaping movement. This interesting and sustainable approach to using your outdoor space has many benefits. (more…)

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14AugAugust 14, 2015

How To Pave A Block Driveway

If you've been dreaming of making your own custom driveway happen, this post is for you. Here is our step-by-step guide to paving a block driveway. Although each project is unique, these steps show the key stages of construction simply. (more…)

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31JulJuly 31, 2015

Excavating Roadside Ditches

If you had a parent like mine you may have heard this when you were growing up: “The world needs ditch diggers too.” Well, as it turns out, roadside ditches and relief culverts really are a common job that are essential to well-functioning drainage systems for many kinds of roads. They are quite effective at diverting water from in-sloping road surfaces with minimal damage, but you need the right machinery to create them. (more…)

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15JulJuly 15, 2015

How to Operate a Mini Excavator

Mini excavators are used throughout the world for a variety of construction needs. Even here in North America where construction professionals and homeowners alike have a wider range of equipment options, mini excavators are perfect for many jobs. Fortunately they're easy to learn to operate properly. (more…)

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20NovNovember 20, 2014

How to pave a long lasting asphalt driveway

Ever wondered how to pave a driveway? Paving a driveway can be a costly addition to your property if you hire a contractor to do it for you. Because of this we have compiled a to-do list for the DIY gurus out there that want to install a long lasting, durable driveway while keeping costs low. The cost of asphalt or blacktop driveways is cheaper than concrete and we like cost effective projects so we will focus on asphalt driveways for this article. Nevertheless, we will include a small comparison chart for both asphalt and concrete below: (more…)

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24OctOctober 24, 2014

DIY Zombie Removal: How to incapacitate a Zombie

Are the zombies on Halloween night taking over the neighbourhood, leaving no room for the trick-or-treators, and driving you crazy? Here is a step-by-step guide to creating a zombie free Halloween. (more…)

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Resolutions for the DIYer

DIY for El Niño 2015-2016

10 Things You Can Do With a Mini-Excavator Rental Mini Excavator for Rent

Digging Trenches

Best Excavators for Backyard Work

Agriscaping: The Sustainable Approach to Landscaping

How To Pave A Block Driveway

Excavating Roadside Ditches

How to Operate a Mini Excavator

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