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...
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.
Footings are the ultimate link between your covered patio structure and the earth; they support the patio's frame and transfer structural loads to the ground. Conventional patio covers use one of the most basic types of footings, called a spot footing. Spot footings are solid blocks or cylinder...
high temperatures from the driveway absorbing heat from the sun or salt being spread on the driveway in the winter, which winds up in the grass. You can improve the appearance of the driveway by installing Belgian block edging. This edging consists of raised granite blocks installed in concre...
a closed system. If the pile is slimy or wet when turned, additional carbon-rich “brown” materials can be added. Water can be added to a dry pile. A slowly-decomposing pile of leaves can be invigorated by adding some grass clippings. There is always an opportunity to adjust the ...
The final construction step is to build the stairs that lead from the sun deck down to the ground. To simplify this chore, we used five precut stair stringers ($7 each). Set the bottom ends of the stringers on concrete patio blocks. This will prevent them from sinking into the dirt an...
Determine the amount of stone you need to construct the walls for your raised flower bed. For a square or rectangular bed, multiply the length, width and height to figure the footage the wall must cover. Remove weeds, grass, rocks and root systems from the site of the flower bed, using...
Stone pavers are a commonly used material for flooring patios and walkways and require a generally straightforward installation process, compared to other patio materials. Not only are pavers usually associated with a simple installation, but they also offer a stable and durable surface suitable for ...