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  • Backyard Living
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    From shovels to shears, the right tools make growing flowers, herbs and vegetables much easier.
    From "Today Show Tips"
    episode DTST-102


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    Adirondack chair
    Building an Adirondack Chair
    You can find patterns for Adirondack chairs in books and magazines. They're not complicated to make at all. You can use pine if you're going to paint the chair, or use redwood or cedar. If the chair will be out in the weather, it's a good idea to use the more expensive wood. It will last longer.

    You'll need some wood glue, some stainless-steel or galvanized screws, exterior-grade glue and a little sandpaper, as well as a saber saw or jigsaw.
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    Choose the finish for the wood according to the conditions the chair will be in:

    • If you're going to keep it under cover on a porch with a roof, you can stain it or put a latex paint on it.
    • If the chair will be in the weather, use an alcohol-based stain killer as a first coat and then a good oil-based finish.




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