Top 20 Wildlife Projects

1. 1. Getting Rid of Critters

   Nocturnal creatures could be to blame for lawn damage in their nightly quests for grubs. DIY experts offer tips on how to keep them awa...

2. 2. Tips on Protecting the Garden From Pests

   Keep critters away from your growing carrots with these simple yet effective tactics from DIY Network.

3. 3. How to Make a Squirrel Feeder

   Learn how to make a squirrel feeder, from DIY Network. Though some avid bird-feeders consider squirrels a backyard pest, placing squir...

4. 4. How to Make a Gourd Bird House

   

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   Dried bottle gourds make the perfect bird house. This do-it-yourself project is easy and fun for the whole family.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. Diseases, Insects and Animals

   These three things constantly threaten gardens. DIY experts offer some effective tactics for keeping these threats at bay.

6. 6. How to Prevent Critters from Burrowing Under a Deck

   

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to dig a trench and bury wire mesh in order to prevent creatures from burrowing under a deck.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. Swingin' Bird Feeder

   Learn how to build your own bird buffet and attract wild birds all year long, from DIY Network.

8. 8. Professional Tips for Outstanding Okra

   DIY experts discuss the best ways to grow okra, along with a wire-and-twine trellis system for tomatoes and different critters that can...

9. 9. How to Build an Internal Frame for a Recessed Aquarium

   

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   Learn how to save space in your home and add an aquarium at the same time.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 10. Repair & Replace (20:00)

    

    Ryan set aside $5,000 to knock out a list of projects on this 1980s home.

11. 11. How to Assemble a Worm Composter

    

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    Worm composting transforms leftover food scraps into valuable plant food. And it can be done year round indoors.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. Tips for Protecting Corn From Disease, Pests and Animals

    Use these DIY Network tips to keep weeds and insects away from corn crop before harvesting.

13. 13. How To Care for Strawberries

    

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    Diseases and pests are an issue with every crop, and strawberries are no exception.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. The Basics of Bees

    DIY experts discuss some basic information about the hardest-working creatures in the garden: Bees.

15. 15. Controlling Japanese Beetles

    Learn the most common approaches for dealing with Japanese beetles in this expert article from DIY Network.