Elevated paver patios are complicated. They involve pavers for the flatwork, retaining or seating walls, steps, lighting, and often other elements like fire pits and outdoor kitchens. Elevations and grading change constantly. Some of the questions that need to be considered:What are the finished …
How To Choose A Masonry Trowel
Masonry trowels come in a dizzying array of shapes, sizes and materials. And different trowels should be used with masonry, brick, block, installing backsplashes or finishing work. Need a quick primer? check out this fantastic video from This Old House.For all your trowel and masonry supply needs on …
How To Install A Paver Driveway Over Asphalt
Most contractors assume that the existing driveway always has to be removed to install a paver driveway. Not so! If the asphalt is in good condition, even with some minor imperfections, using the existing asphalt driveway as a base can make pavers more affordable and decrease installation time, both …
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How To Build a Modern Wood-Fired Pizza Oven
Because New Yorkers know their pizza, and Long Islanders love their backyards, we can't think of a better way to extend an outdoor living space or backyard paver patio than to add a wood-fired pizza oven. Follow along in this how-to video as our friends at Techo-Bloc install a pizza oven using …
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