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A Do-it Yourself Guide To Laying A Flagstone Patio By: Building a Flagstone Patio can add beauty, charm a
Building a Flagstone Patio can add beauty, charm and often increase the resale value of a home. The homeowner can accomplish this addition to the home with the correct materials, tools and a little physical labor.
Her is the list of things to be done before actual construction of the Flagstone Patio
Decide the type and size of patio you are making and calculate the amount of stone required accordingly.
Gather all the tools needed for its construction. A basic list includes, sand, chipping hammer, pick, and shovel, ruler, rubber mallet, string line, level, broom, concrete, and AB3 sand and gravel.
Make sure your safety apparatus is in place. You should have the following items; back brace, gloves and goggles.
Tips for laying a flagstone patio:
Since the shape of a flagstone is irregular, laying a flagstone patio is like putting a puzzle together. The thickest, widest pieces will give you the most stability.
Laying flagstone patios in sand, as opposed to mortar or concrete, known as "dry construction," is easier for do-it-yourselfers than wet construction. Not having to worry about finishing your stone placement before a layer of mortar hardens makes for a good carefree project.
However, wet construction is more "permanent." Stone laid in sand will have to be re-adjusted over the years. As settling occurs you will have to add sand, to keep the desired level. If you don't mind tinkering with a project after it's "done," this shouldn't present a problem.
The instructions above assume a location away from the house. If you choose to lay a flagstone patio up against a house, ensure that the surface slopes slightly away from the house, for drainage purposes. The last thing you want is to end up with water in your basement! Though less of a concern with dry construction than with wet construction, I still recommend being on the safe side here. Especially, if you live in a region where heavy snows will be resting up against the house in winter.
It's nice to have a helper for laying flagstone patios, especially large ones. That way, one person guides the screed on one side, and the other on the opposite side.
If your yard is wet, or you'd simply prefer a better foundation, you may want some additional drainage under your flagstone patio. To achieve this, simply excavate deeper at the beginning of the project. Then apply a layer of crushed stone before shoveling in any sand. Another improvement you can contemplate is purchasing stones with a thickness greater than 2". You'll pay more, and they're heavier, but they're also more durable. Adjust your excavating measurements accordingly.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-11)
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Dyson Dc25 Animal - The "beast" Of All Vacuums! By: Thomas Jafferson
If your home is anything like mine - with two children under the age of five and four extremely hairy pets - you take the process of purchasing a new vacuum cleaner very seriously.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-11)
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Scarborough Self Storage Warehouses - Best Method For Smart Storage By: alsop54850b
Scarborough is the eastern segment of the Toronto City, located in the State of Ontario. In the recent years, it has seen a sudden increase in its population and growth rate, creating a dearth in storing spaces.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-11)
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3 Tips To Better Self Defense For Senior Citizens By: Kimyia Varzi
The first tip to consider is to invest in self defense training. Learning how to defend yourself properly has multiple benefits for senior citizens. For starters, the more proper instruction you receive, with respect to defending yourself safely against physical threats of violence, reduces your risk of injury should the worst happen. Self defense training is also great exercise!(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-10)
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Toronto Self Storage Warehouses By: William Moore
Toronto self storage warehouses are corporate entities established with a view to serve the safekeeping needs of Toronto-based individuals and businesses.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-10)
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Beds – A Guide To Sound Sleep By: A rich man may or may not sleep sounder than a poo
A rich man may or may not sleep sounder than a poor man. One things for sure that he certainly sleeps softer! For his beds are made of the best available materials. And if he chooses his mattresses wisely, he is certainly going to sleep sounder than a poor man. Here’s a guide to selecting the right mattress that will ensure a sound and soft sleep.
Cost is not always a factor while buying a mattress. Materials are. A $350 mattress may be more comfortable than one costing $1000. Expensive pocket spring mattresses with springs responding independently of one another which may result in uneven pressure on the bed leading to body aches.
Coil count and wire gauge are two important factors to determine the quality of mattresses. Lower the gauge, thicker the wire and firmer the bed. The opposite holds true for coils, higher the number of coils, better the mattress. Although thicker wires can, to a certain extent compensate for fewer coils.
You can test your mattresses by lying on them beside your sleeping partner. This way you can ensure whether your mattress supports both of you independently or not. One’s movements should not cause discomfort to the other and you should roll over towards each other.
Waterbed mattresses are known to be helpful in cases of back problems. Where as Air bed mattresses having electronically controlled air pockets adjust to each person individually are also a good option as many of them come in portable forms.
The dense foam in viscoelastic and latex mattresses is energy absorbing, heat sensitive and self-adjusts to body mass and temperature. Allergy and dust-mite resistant, this mattress doesn't need to be turned and costs any where from $900 to $3000.
Polyurethane foam mattresses are also self adjusting but they need to be placed on a bed or box springs
The weight of the mattress is also important. One that is too bulky will create problems while cleaning while a mattress that’s too light will tend to slide on the bed leading to discomfort.
Custom designs aside, the most common dimensions are: 39x75 in. (99x190 cm); Twin/Single, , 39x80 in. (99x203 cm) Twin Extra-long; 54x75 in. (137x190 cm); Full/Double, 60x80 in. (152x203 cm); Queen, 76x80 in. (193x203 cm); Eastern King, 72x84 in. (183x213 cm). California King.
All in all, one should select a mattress not according to what others advice but according to what he or she prefers. Otherwise, getting up in the morning can also become a painstaking task.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-10)
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Four Poached Eggs Are Better Than Two! By: Charlotte Lawrence
Save on the washing up with our Single Egg Poacher with Lid!(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-10)
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Give New Meaning To Interiors Of Your Bathroom With Glass Shower Doors By: Showerdoordallas
Glass shower doors have become a popular choice of interior decorators and home-owners in designing of the bathroom.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-09)
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Looking For That Perfect Balcony Design? By: Groshan Fabiola
One of the most exterior design features of any house is its balcony. Most people who build a new house or purchase one settle for balcony design that other like, and do not allocate a little portion of their time to try and decide on a balcony design(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-09)
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Tips For Finding That Perfect Balcony By: Groshan Fabiola
In today’s world where everyone wants to customize their homes as much as possible, manufacturers do everything in their power to keep up with constant demand for more diversified products(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-09)
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