Building a brick floor or patio over dirt is not as simple as flattening the ground and laying down bricks. If the ground under the bricks is not properly prepared, the bricks will quickly move out of place, succumbing to erosion as the ground beneath them wears away. With the right step...
Before you replace the bricks you will want to do a quick analysis of the dirt/sand. In our case, the original bricklayers had put sand down and nothing else. This can create a couple of issues: sand sinks more than gravel and doesn’t give adequate drainage for the water. We had to...
Tamp down the bare soil area with your feel or with a tamping tool. You want to compact the ground under the paving stone. The soil should be compacted enough that when you strike it with your fist, no significant impression is made in the dirt. 6. Add the Sand Lay down a one-inch...
Get creative with pavers:If you have a geometric-shaped pool, pavers could be the perfect accessory to create a modern landscape design with clean lines and a minimalist look. Lighting Especially if you live in a hotter climate, pool owners may want to enjoy your pool even after the sun go...
The clay was put down over the sharp pavers to help reduce abrasion on the pond liner. 15/43 – Next comes the sand layer. About 1″ of sand is put down to reduce abrasion on your pond liner. 16/43 – Your ducks will be very, very curious about all of this and will require ...
There are several tuitorials that I have pinned on how to make stepping stones from pie tins..but they all looked like the crafter used some nice pie pans..I would have never thought about using a disposable foil one. Can buy them at a Dollar Store cheap and when finished put them in...
Your home's exterior makes the first impression with buyers, so you want it to look its best. Check out these tips for DIY exterior home improvements.
If you have an inground pool, you’ll install anchors directly into the pool deck. First, follow the plan that comes with your cover to mark where anchors will be placed. Next, drill holes on your marks. If you have cement, wood, or pavers on sand, you’ll require hardware specific ...
So much so, actually, that we decided to take down the small upper on the other side of the window too. We realized that would keep that wall looking more balanced and would let the window breathe visually. The plan will be to put a pair of floating shelves on either side of the win...
Once the pavers have dried (give it a day or two), refill the spaces between bricks with sand. Brush the sand into the joints and sweep away excess on the surface. Hose down the area to settle the new sand between the pavers.