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Leaving your bike outside is a last resort as it invites rust and theft. Fit a wall or floor anchor, so you can secure your bike with big chain or D-lock. An eye-bolt type expander bolt will work okay, so long as the eye is big enough to fit your lock; take that to the hardware store with you.
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Read More »Whether you live in a mansion or a caravan, you'll want to keep your bike safe and sound at home. Here's how... Security, weather protection and convenience are the key considerations when parking your bike at home. You don't want a thief splintering your shed door and making off with your bike. You don't want it rusting in the rain. And you don't want to struggle to get it out and ready to ride each morning. Any storage solution needs augmenting with a good lock – either a locked door, a bikelock or preferably both. Any lock can be broken, so make sure your bike is insured.
What are some simple ways to heat your shed? Propane space heaters. These are a brilliant way to heat a small space with little to no effort...
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Yes, roots can grow through cardboard, but only in certain conditions. 'Firstly, the cardboard must be moist enough to allow the roots to penetrate...
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Bike bunkers are a step up from sheds in security terms. They're made of galvanised steel, which won't rot like wood, and they can be bolted to the ground. If they don't have an integral lock, there will be mounting points for padlocks. And you can add bike locks and sometimes floor anchors. Well known brands include Cycle-works, Cyclepods, Trimetals and Asgard. Different sizes are available but most are designed to take two bikes easily or three at a pinch, with room for a few odds and ends. Since you lift the bike in from outside, bunkers are smaller than sheds that you stand in. The only downside is cost: expect to spend over £400. It sounds a lot but it's cheap compared to a garage.
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Eight states have no personal income tax, including Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. ... Residents...
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More likely your bike will have to share space in another room. If it leans against the wall, it could fall over. Plus, the handlebar will be at the right height to jab midriffs and the pedals to bark shins. Get it up and out of the way. You could use wall hooks or a ceiling hoist, as in a garage. If you don't fancy that kind of industrial look, or you're not allowed to drill holes due to the terms of your rent, there's a couple of options. One is a telescoping pole with bike supports on it, such as the MinouraBikeTower. This wedges between ceiling and floor and will hold one bike high up, two bikes on above the other, or (if it's far enough from a wall) four bikes. Another is the Minoura Gravity Stand, which simply leans against the wall; the weight of the bike(s) keeps it in place. If space is really tight, or if it's difficult or forbidden to bring a conventional bike through the front door – and perhaps up stairs – there is one final option: a folding bike. A Brompton is small enough to fit under a desk, behind a door… or even in a caravan.
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Though yard fencing can be expensive, we've rounded up some cheap fence ideas to fit nearly any budget. Pallet fencing. Split rail. Chainlink....
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Yes you can reuse soil with roots in it. However, try and remove as many as possible. Especially the larger roots left behind. Leaving some smaller...
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