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. Controlling Japanese Beetles

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

3. 3. How to Add a Recessed Aquarium

   

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   Learn how one family saves space in their home while adding a new aquarium.

   Time:

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   Cost:

   --

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. The Basics of Bees

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

5. 5. 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...

6. 6. Swingin' Bird Feeder

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

7. 7. How to Set Up an Aquarium

   

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   Learn how to set up and add fish to your recessed aquarium with these DIY tips.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. 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

9. 9. 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

10. 10. Identifying and Dealing with Problem Insects

    Many gardeners play detective -- trying to figure out what's chewing holes or causing yellow or brown spots on favorite plants. DIY off...

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

    

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

12. 12. 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

13. 13. 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...

14. 14. 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

15. 15. How to Add Soil Amendments and Critter Fencing

    

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    Learn how to improve the soil by adding nutrients, and how to build a simple fence.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy