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  1. Deck & Patio Solutions: Working Around Landscape Challenges

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    … removing an established tree, this terraced deck frames and enhances the space's nature-inspired serenity. Low, intersecting ramps on this wheelchair-accessible deck provide shallow inclines, resting points, and space to integrate garden foliage and breathtaking …

  2. Planning Your Front-Yard Landscape

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    … Ideally, walks should slope 1 to 5 percent, never more than 10. If the entry is steeper, use curves, jogs, steps, or ramps . Let plants make the journey interesting. Make walls, fences, or hedges near walks less than 2 feet so people can swing …

  3. Reunion Organizer 101

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    … or not to attend. A. Check in advance to make sure that the site you choose has handicapped parking, wheelchair access ( ramps , elevators, etc.), and handicapped restroom facilities. For outdoor events, make sure the site has shade and shelter …

  4. Rabbit, Horse, and Other Pet Care

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    … at least 18 inches long, 18 inches deep, and 30 inches wide. Many ferrets prefer bi-level cages that feature stairs or ramps that they can climb, and shelves or hammocks where they can perch. Avoid aquariums, which provide poor ventilation. Because …

  5. Building a Deck Access Ramp

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    … is on a single stringer -- as shown here. To build longer ramps , set posts on footings at equal intervals along both sides ..... and install stringers with angled ends. Install handrails on ramps and landings. Prestart Checklist Time 10 to 12 hours for a …

  6. Working with Stone

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    … cart or a child's wagon for small stones, a hand truck with inflatable rubber tires for larger stones, and some 2x12s for ramps in case the wheels get bogged down. You can also rent a "stone boat," a sled with iron runners. When loading a garden cart …

  7. 5 Healthy Eating Tips for Diabetes

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    … glucose, lipids, and blood pressure in people with prediabetes and type 2. "An excess of saturated fat along with diabetes ramps up your risks for heart and blood vessel diseases," says Jennifer Stack, R.D., CDE, a diabetes educator and chef at …

  8. Rabbit, Horse, and Other Pet Care

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    … at least 18 inches long, 18 inches deep, and 30 inches wide. Many ferrets prefer bi-level cages that feature stairs or ramps that they can climb, and shelves or hammocks where they can perch. Avoid aquariums, which provide poor ventilation. Because …

  9. Reunion Organizer 101

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    … kept confidential. A. Check in advance to make sure that the site you choose has handicapped parking, wheelchair access ( ramps , elevators, etc.), and handicapped restroom facilities. For outdoor events, make sure the site has shade and shelter …

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