Hard elements, like slate and rocks, reduce the amount of grass and soil needed for your yard, which means less water all around.Installing a paver patio on your ownwill help you create those hard elements without breaking the bank. But what material is best for your walkway or patio? Con...
If the driveway area is already clear, you will need to install a few drainage pipes to carry away any groundwater. These pipes should be a few inches below the surface and running with the grade. Step 4 - Spread out Crushed Rock The base of the grass paver driveway is going to be...
Nationally, the average professional charges between $2,275 and $6,950 to install pavers.See Pricing in Your Area The national average cost for an average-sized (280 square-foot) paver patio is $3,350, but costs can range from $2,275 to $6,950 depending on a variety of factors. ...
Another benefit is that in the event that a paver becomes damaged, it can be removed and replaced with a new one without the need to replace an entire concrete patio or driveway.Patio buildingand driveway replacement are two big jobs that can become costly, so the advantage of targeted per...
Test your soil to determine if you need to adjust the pH level before sowing your grass seeds. Loosen the top 6 inches of soil with a rotary tiller. Depending on your soil's drainage, you will likely need to supplement with a sandy loam. Your grass putting green will require good draina...
Building a patio in your yard, garden or attached to your home does not have to rob your bank account. In fact, doing the work yourself helps cut down the cost and is a simple project for any homeowner. Your children can even help with this do-it-yourself project. Patio pavers do not...
And like the previous step, compact after each 1-2″ and measure the distance from the strings to the base to make sure everything is equal distance. Now the fun part, laying the stone. We chose a pre-cutArcadian Portage Patio Paver Stonefound at Lowes. I liked the color and loved th...
tackled that project with ouroctagonal patio. For this project, we won’t be doing that. We will do the cheat method as I call it. This method of installation is just fine for a small area. I don’t recommend this way for a larger project or if you have serious drainage issues. ...
A crash of thunder woke me up, so I managed to catch the leak before disaster struck, but it took all night to bail out the water. The below-grade basement wall backed against the downhill slope of the yard, at the bottom of which was a small paver patio with poor drainage that ...
Lay down a layer of landscape fabric to cover the excavated area. This will aid in rainwater drainage under the step. Cover the fabric with a ¾-inch layer of crushed stone aggregate and compact that layer as well. You now have a stable, flat surface on which you can install your step...