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Using Black Plastic Mulch? Don't Forget Drainage!

If you're setting up a garden and have covered some areas with black plastic mulch, you know you have to provide some sort of irrigation system for the plants in the mulch. However, you have to keep rainfall in mind as well. Black plastic mulch is basically just a sheet with no openings other than the ones the plants poke through. Any rain that falls doesn't really reach the plants unless the rain falls into or runs into one of the openings.

How You And Your Students Can Identify Dirt Road Construction Machines When You Take A Tour

If you want to learn more about how dirt roads are made through dust compaction, you can take a tour of the construction sight and learn about all of the machinery for the job.This is especially useful if you are a teacher and want your students to learn about mining and geotechnical work. When you contact a road construction company and ask for a tour, you and your students will probably see all of the following machines on the tour.

Tips For Choosing Shingles For A Jerkinhead-Style Roof

Jerkinhead-style roofing is a variant on classic gabled roofing. With a gabled roof, the sides of the roofing slope upwards until meeting at a sharp point at the top. The gabled roof will typically have the main gable and a higher gable that serves as the roofing for the upper story of the home. Jerkinhead-style roofing differs in that upper gable. While the lower roof is still gabled, the upper section is instead a hip-style roof, which has a flattened top and arched sides.

How To Create A Wonderful Deck For Outdoor Entertaining

Summer is such a great time to invite friends and family members over to your home! If your plans include hosting some informal parties, perhaps you are interested in creating a wonderful deck for outdoor entertaining. If so, here are some things for you to consider as you make your plans.  A Large Deck - If you have the space, think about dividing your deck into sections that are divided by stairs that lead to different areas.

Transporting Cargo Across Canada? Special Provincial Regulations For The Truck Weight Scales

If you are a commercial or big truck driver who is going to be crossing into different provinces, it is important that you know the different regulations concerning the weigh stations. Before heading out, make sure you know how much your truck weighs alone, with the trailer empty and with the trailer loaded. This way, no matter where you are on the trip, you can obey the weighing rules and avoid fines.