You’ll use concrete deck blocks as the foundation. Plot out where each block will go according to your design. For our deck, we’ll place blocks near the ends of each joist and a few under a center beam for support. Ensure the blocks are level by adjusting the ground beneath with a ...
When making the complete list of deck building materials, don’t forget the nails, the screws, and concrete. Using power tools like impact drivers, impact drills, andbrad or finish nailerscan make the project faster and easier. Read more:What's the difference between an impact driver and an...
Pool Party Then last year…a major update starting with an in-ground pool installation, stained & stamped concrete pool deck and patio. Check out our completein-ground pool installation! Welcome guests! We have a new front door and porch! Our home didn’t have a front door (original was ...
Pour concrete to form the base of your pool. This provides a stable and level surface. Reinforce the concrete with steel bars to strengthen the structure, ensuring durability and safety. Step 5: Building the Walls Construct the walls using concrete blocks or pouring concrete into wooden forms. ...
Theangle grinder’susefulness stretches even farther than wood and iron working, there are also discs sold specifically for concrete and masonry applications like the one pictured below. Whether cutting into a brick wall, concrete slab, or mortar, this tool definitely comes in handy for those DIY...
Hide gaps, gouges, cracks, and warping in the existing floor surface.If you need to cover an old wood or concrete floor with minor damage, deck tiles are stable enough to be placed right over most damage without repair. Major structural damage may need to be addressed b...
Enough was enough, I decided I alone would repair my washer...with the help of youtube obviously. Keep scrolling to see how I did it. DIY: Repair Your Washing Machine Is your washing machine not spinning or draining? Try this DIY repair and you could be washing again without breaking th...
You may remember my previous posts about how to transform an outdated, cultured marble vanity with concrete and my post about how we built our own screen door to get just the look we wanted. Well, I am back again this month to teach you how to build a DIY screen to hide your ugly ...
Concrete Leaf Yard Art Tutorial *Tutorial by Heidi @ greendoodle for her win of the Outdoor challenge of season 15* You will be surprised how quick and fun this project is.  It has a definate wow factor!  Hopefully this tutorial has the information you need, however, feel...
project is the wall and where you will start. Everything else will easily fall into place. After the walls have been formulated and the concrete has cured, they need to be planked and sanded before priming and painting them. The planks are nailed to the wall with a nail gun or hammer....