Maybe you have worked with tiles before but have decided to tile your bathroom in a natural stone and have quickly realized your old tile cutter will not even put a dent in these thick behemoths. This is where my guide comes in. I will provide you with the knowledge to wisely choose th...
Check with your local building department to make sure your project meets local requirements. Also, give your local utilities a call too before you put a shovel in the ground and through your phone or cable line. Better safe than sorry. A gravel pad can support a great deal of weight if ...
it puts pressure on the foundation. When the water evaporates during dry seasons, the pressure disappears, too. This causes your home to shift back and forth, putting stress on the underlying structure. Over time, this can lead to an unstable foundation, cracks, and leaks...
Pergolas are extremely useful additions to any patio or deck design. This is especially true for locations with colder winters since they allow you to enjoy the outdoors for much longer. Moreover, pergolas provide shade in addition to protection from the elements and privacy, while still allowin...
It is important to understand that the pest control program you set up will not be done one time. It must be set up to be done at least twice, depending on the level of infestation. Clover mites don’t establish themselves overnight and you won’t be able to get rid of them over...
Lit the burner to be sure it works well. It did. We put in the 1" lava rock in the bottom of copper fire pit and then filled in the spaces with 1/4" lava rock. Should have used More! When we went to cover the burner we were short on the FireGlass. So we ordered more. Still...
If your idea of "light" includes prying cement pavers up up from the walkway and clearing your own trails from scratch, bushwhacking through 3" saplings, and it breaks, warps, chips, etc. then you should've sprung for a more tried and trusted bushwhacking blade. Click to expand... ...
You can also build modern fire pit with square shape cement pavers. It is elegant to place in your garden. You can make solid foundation of mortar mix before placing the blocks on top of it to make sure its steadiness. You can also paint the blocks to your favourite colour to make it...
I can only share my experience. I have wood chips in my flower beds and weeds were still growing so I added some of the sand over the chips and it seems to be helping a great deal. This sand is primarily meant for brick pavers. It works unbelievably well for us and so far, no si...
How to Make Stepping Stones Concrete stepping stones make the perfect DIY gift for parents and grand parents. They are sentimental and useful which is the perfect combination for a kid craft! Step 1 – Prep the area This is absolutely an outside project, and I recommend setting up near a ...