Use deck screws and 2-inch-by-6-inch lumber to build a form for the pad. Make sure the interior dimensions of the form match the size you determined for the finished pad. Place the 2-inch-by-6-inch form on top of thecompacted gravel. The top of the form should be 2 to 3 inches...
Build the retaining wall. Lay a course of cinder blocks along one side of the future patio. Use a heavy mallet to tap them firmly in place; then use a level to make sure the top of the course is straight. Spread mortar on the top of the cinder blocks with a trowel and lay another...
When you're looking for a little solitude to sunbathe without worrying about prying eyes, or you simply want to better define your patio, an outdoor privacy screen is ideal. There's no cutting necessary to buildthis cedar screen, and the pressure-treated lattice makes an excellent trellis for...
of us gathered here to celebrate the partial reactivation of our phones as well as our son’s upcoming job interview with a national franchise. Ki-Tek tries to deliver a heartfelt speech like a TV patriarch but severely lacks the gravitas. Chung-Sook and Ki-Jung are already drinking their...
Although building your patio over a concrete slab helps to ensure it won't settle unevenly later, you can build a patio without cement. By laying flagstone, tile, brick or other sturdy, flat pavers on a well-prepared base, your patio will be less expensi
Now is the perfect time to learn How to Build a Pallet Daybed! The highlight of My New Backyard patio redecorating scheme has most definitely been this pallet daybed. I really wanted a place to sleep outside with my daughter, and a comfy couch to relax on with friends. I didn’t have...
Build your own DIY window box planter to add curb appeal and make your home exterior look amazing! This tutorial breaks it down into 5 easy steps to build a custom window planter box for flowers. Increase your curb appeal even further with DIY wood window shutters, a fresh painted door, ...
Today I am sharing my DIY outdoor curtain rod and how to make one for under $20! If you have ever priced heavy duty outdoor patio curtain rods, you know they are very expensive so we decided to make a curtain rod out of galvanized pipe. I saved myself over $180 by making my own...
If you want to build a pergola, the best place to start is the foundation. Obviously, if you are building a pergola over a concrete slab patio or around the back deck you will need to know how the footing of the concrete slabs was poured. With the size of the first timbers going up...
1. Mark out the patio Before you can start work on your patio, you first need to mark out and clear the area where you want to build it. Use abuilders squareandstringto mark out the size and shape of your patio. If you like, you can do a ‘dry lay’ of your patio slabs first...