as the gravel is more forgiving when it comes to creating a level patio surface. There are no limits to the shapes you can make with a gravel patio either. No matter what the layout,
Use deck screws and 2-inch-by-6-inch lumber to build a form for the pad. Make sure the interior dimensions of the form match the size you determined for the finished pad. Place the 2-inch-by-6-inch form on top of thecompacted gravel. The top of the form should be 2 to 3 inches...
So that was how to make a QUIKRETE WalkMaker patio. Check out how we finished off the project by showing you how to use QUIKRETE’s polymeric jointing sand to fill in the gaps between the stones and give our patio it’s final finish! If you like this project you might also enjoy: Ha...
It’s not just pavements that provide a home for these pesky insects, they also set up nests in lawns, gravel pathways, or under floorboards. Their colonies have multiple queens and many workers. These ants will swarm – sending winged ants that are twice as large as the workers out of ...
The No. 1 strategy to prevent water runoff from washing the gravel off a driveway is to install an appropriate drainage system. The characteristics of the system you need depend on the topography, but in most cases you'll want a French drain that runs down the middle or edge of the driv...
Winter in New England means snow and bitter cold—it's no wonder this patio looks unused, we wouldn't want to venture outside in those temperatures either. 18 AFTER: Welcoming Spring Courtesy of Dear Lillie Blogger Jenni took the first signs of spring as an excuse to make over her ...
Patios can be made from anything, from wood to gravel. Agravel patiois easy to make and quite inexpensive too. It can be a great start to a great outdoor area that can be accessed via your front yard or your walkout basement.
But seriously it made me think about why I LOVE them so much. I don’t understand what’s to not love about patios?! Who doesn’t love a good patio?! Related Reading:Concrete Patio Makeover IdeasandHow to Add Ambiance to Your Patio ...
Stepping stones, commonly used to create a path through your garden, can also be used to make a patio. This project requires two main decisions -- size and shape of the patio, and the type of stones. In addition, you also need to decide on the material to use to fill in the gaps ...
Gravel Uses Gravel is an aggregate or small bits and pieces of rocks or other hard materials. Coarse gravels are used for gravel patios, dog runs, and driveways, around patio pavers, along garden beds and as drainage materials. Granite gravel is used for erosion control, temporary driveway su...