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It’s important to note that the fill must be compacted. If you’re using a large plate compactor than only one lift is needed. If you’re using a small plate compactor like me, the fill must be compacted in multiple lifts. I compacted 3″ at a time. When the hole is close to fu...
When we were knee-deep in remodeling after we had just bought our house, we often bought Lowes and Home Depot gift cards from craigslist. You have to be VERY careful, and we always met the seller AT a Lowes or Home Depot to verify the value before we handed over our money, but we ...
Now that the paver sand layer is screeded off, it is time to draw out some layout lines. With a round patio, this means a series of concentric circles. I drove a stake into the center of the fill area. The stake had to be wide enough to accept a screw in the top. I took the ...