Doug Leenhouts

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Stories By Doug Leenhouts

  • Lawn Care
    Lawn Care By Doug Leenhouts September 6th, 2022

    How To Build A Wind Direction Indicator

    How to Build a Wind Direction Indicator. Wind direction indicators, more commonly referred to as weather vanes, are popular lawn decorations that can be tailored to match any style. They consist of an arrow on a spindle and a fixed set of directional guides, and they are commonly mounted in open-air gardens and on rooftops. A quality weather vane must be weather proof; it must be able to withstand strong winds, rain, and possibly snow or ice, depending on your climate.

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