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...
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. Costs can be as little as $500 for a small, simple paver patio and as much as $11,665 for a larger and more ...
Once a permeable paver driveway, patio, or walkway is installed, maintenance costs are relatively low. If homeowners choose plastic or concrete grass pavers, they’ll need to maintain the grass level by mowing periodically throughout the growing season. ...
Xeriscaping is a drought tolerant landscaping method.Denver Watercoined the term xeriscape, which means “dry-scaping.” The idea of xeriscape landscaping is to use as little water as possible to maintain your yard. Xeriscaping is very popular in drought-prone areas, but it’s a practice that...
Cover the gravel with a one-inch layer of sand. Smooth the surface of the sand with a two- by four-inch board, and check the slope with a level to maintain its consistency. Install edge restraints along the sides of the trench. Generally, place them against the sides of the trench, ...
While you can match the color of your pavers and walls to certain features in your outdoor space, sometimes a little contrast can go a long way in elevating the aesthetic beauty of your design. For example, if you are building a large paver patio or pool deck, choosing shades for pavers...
And that’s my DIY patio coffee table with a cheap paver top. We love it! In fact, I loved it so much I used the rest of my 2×2 tobuild a matching concrete paver side table. You can see it in the pics below. Want to see more outdoor projects? Check outmy DIY AC unit scre...
2. Pour the mixture into your receptacle and place one end of the reeds or skewers into the solution, allowing it to saturate the reeds. Then take them out, and place the opposite ends into the bottle. Rotate which ends are in the scent solution about once a week. ...
Dry stack cultured stones are created from concrete molds to resemble natural rocks. Installed as a wall, the stones create the appearance of full-size dry stacked stones, even though the molded stones are a stone veneer a few inches deep. The installati
Just be sure you have a proper hot tub pad, patio, concrete slab, or paver structure for the hot tub to sit atop. 3. What time of year should I buy a new hot tub? Many experts say that fall is the best time to buy a hot tub if you’re looking for a deal. If the shop ...