These look simple enough and someone who does this kind of thing for a living could probably have some of these structures up in hours. The typical homeowner though would probably have all sorts of hassles. I could see where an enterprising handyman could make good money and not charge an arm and a leg at the same time. Kind of a win-win kind of situation potentially.
Re: Shade Structures
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:15 am
by tronagirl
How to Install Grommets The inside scope on how to install grommets so you can hang a sun shade.
Re: Shade Structures
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 8:13 am
by CrustyOldFart
Some friends of mine in Ridgecrest will be putting up some simple shade structures late in May to protect some tomatoes, strawberries and peppers they are in the process of planting. I'll probably wind up helping out, but shade in the desert is absolutely necessary for a successful vegetable garden!
Re: Shade Structures
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 5:08 pm
by twister
How to Build a Gazebo - by White Pavilion Gazebos This looks like it would be easy to put up.
Re: Shade Structures
Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 6:17 am
by panamint_patty
A friend in Bakersfield has a nice shade structure in her backyard. She had it built a couple years after moving in several years ago. I was thinking that I'd like to have one in my backyard until I found out that she spent almost five thousand dollars on it. It's real nice and sturdy and definitely more than I could handle as a do-it-yourself project, but at that cost it's more than double what I'd want to spend. Just as well, I don't really need it, but I was surprised by the cost.
Home Landscaping Projects
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:41 am
by BoraxBill
How to Build Deck Footings with QUIKRETE® It's been awhile since I built a deck, but this would have been better than the way I did it. My daughter wants me to build a deck for her at her new home in Phoenix. It'll be a great way to spend time with the grand kids and so I might do it. She says the accommodations are comfortable, but all she's willing to pay is for the materials and free room and board, but I'm crazy enough that I might just take the job!
Re: Home Landscaping Projects
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 11:17 am
by deathvalleyjake
Building a Railroad Tie Staircase Lots of people have slopes to deal with. Between retaining walls, terracing, and steps, there's a lot of work to get done!
Re: Home Landscaping Projects
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:48 am
by twister
How to Create a Desert Landscape Simple design, but it looks really nice. It's also something most people could do on their own except for the wet saw part.
Re: Home Landscaping Projects
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2018 10:33 am
by wildbill
Building a Nice Outhouse Part 1, How to Build an Outhouse By Yourself No backyard is complete without an old-fashioned outhouse. It could be used as a shed and so it wouldn't be purely decorative.
Re: Home Landscaping Projects
Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2019 9:29 pm
by defcon
How To Use And Maintain A Pit Toilet (Outhouse) If you're going to build an outhouse, you will then need to know how to take proper care of your outhouse!