This may be the longest post you’ve read here on DDD, but I’m here to tell you all about how to install a stone patio and a few tips from our experience. If you are willing to spend the time and get your hands dirty, go for it. So what do you think?! When we were prepari...
but it's worth the time and effort to install it, as it does a good job of keeping the patio gravel contained to the patio. Edging helps create a clean border between the patio and yard. If you're planning a patio with a unique flowing or rounded shape, for instance, the edging hel...
The concept of a French drain is simple, and any homeowner with a shovel can install one in the yard. It's basically a gravel-filled trench dug with a slight slope toward a catchment or runoff point. Inside the trench is a length of perforated drain pipe that is covered with landscape ...
It might not be top of your priority list but drainage for a patio is very important. Learn how to install it with this guide from Simply Paving.
3. Install a border If there’s no border already around the area where your artificial lawn will be, you’ll need to create one. Using a plastic bender board or a concrete wall can keep the grass from separating down the line. Any border should be short enough not to protrude above ...
Related To: BackyardsDecks, Porches and PatiosOutdoor RoomsDreamy Patio Designs SHAIN RIEVLEY Pergolas, gazebos and awnings can be expensive to build and install. A triangular sun shade costs a lot less and can be installed in less than a weekend. ...
Use a platform that can hold the barrel’s weight when it’s full of water – around 300 pounds. You can purchase a plastic rain barrel stand or use 2 to 4 concrete cinder blocks (depending on the size of the barrel). Gravel or sand pit: In lieu of a platform, dig a pit 2 to...
gravel and moss. This project can take several days depending on the design of your patio. For example, installing a rectangular patio with square or rectangle stones cuts down on the time required to fit the stones, while an odd-shaped patio with irregular stones requires more time to shape...
dog runs, and driveways, around patio pavers, along garden beds and as drainage materials. Granite gravel is used for erosion control, temporary driveway surfaces and drains. Large irregularly-shaped chunks of rock dumped on shore lines to inhibit erosion ...
How to Install a Metal Roof on a Shed. While a metal roof can be a noisy addition to a home, it can be the perfect solution for a shed in need of repair. Lay the new metal roof right on top of an old roof or remove the old one first.