A more precise way to cut sandstone pavers and other large, regularly shaped pieces is to use a power saw. Atable sawwill work provided you use adiamond-tip cutting bladethat is wide enough to cut all the way through the material. The blade will have a tendency to heat up, though, so...
It’s hard to beat the versatility, low maintenance needs, and durability of a paver patio compared to other options. The initial cost may seem high, but pavers’ longevity makes up for it in the long run.Note: Lawn Love may get a referral fee for matching you with contractors in your...
Once you cut along the diagonal with a circular saw, you have a template of the run and rise measurements that you can use to mark the stair stringers. You should remove the tread thickness from the bottom of the stringer. Upon completing one stringer, you can use it as a template to ...
They will release over 30 days and do a great job of penetrating mulch and other damp areas where clover mites are known to hide. Treat a band around the home covering at least 10 feet out from the foundation. This will eventually give you a “mite free” zone on all sides with dirt...
For each DIY bike stand I used myDewalt 20V Max 7-1/4 inch Cordless Circular Sawto cut two boards that were 22″ long and two more sections that were 18″ long. When the saw is paired with the Flexvolt batteries it can have up to 77% more power, so you could plow through 2×4...
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The other question that comes up a lot is why we don’t try doing something with our fake brick floors, like painting them likeJenny did with hers. We would LOVE to be able to do that, but our floors are faux brick vinyl, not brick pavers – so they’re one solid vinyl sheet as...
I like to put the first joist right in the middle of the frame. If your frame is square (from the step above), then you should be able to cut each joist the same length. Measure out your joists and like above, use the speed square to help make your cuts with the circular saw. ...
A stable foundation is key to a sturdy pergola: Concrete footings: For stability, dig holes at least24 inches deepfor each post and fill them withconcrete footings. This prevents the pergola from shifting. Gravel or pavers: Alternatively, you can create a level base usinggravel or paversto bu...