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...
How to Fix Sunken Pavers Step 1: Plan Your Area & Start Small Pick an area to work on but don’t bite off more than you can chew. I actually thought I could do the whole walkway in a few weekends (I’m unrealistically optimistic sometimes) but after taking out about a 4′ x 4′...
If you’re new to gardening, it’s a good idea to start small and grow your garden area each year to avoid dead plants, tears, and time wasted. If you’re planning on running a self-sustaining homestead, you’ll want to make the most out of the land you have. If you have a pet...
When adding bushes or flowering plants to your in-ground pool area, it’s always a good idea to look for vibrant, colorful plants that will complement the bright blue of the pool water. Choose plants of several different colors and textures to take your pool’s landscape from monotonous 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. ...
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...
Artificial lakes, natural swimming pools, and large fishing ponds can cost up to $47,500 or more to build. Looking to put in a low-cost pond on your property? Consider the following:Go for a small, pre-formed pond liner that is easy to install DIY. Use affordable edging such as pea...
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.
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 ...
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...