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1221. Design a Half Circle Stone Wall Garden
October 18, 2012
An appealing half-circle stone wall cordons off a section of a garden. Gardeners often make a raised bed behind the stone wall for flowers and plants. Place a half-circle stone wall against the edge of your garden, creating a buffer between the la...
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1222. Tips for Designing Stone Fireplaces
October 18, 2012
Everyone loves the romantic idea of a toasty, warm fire on a cold winter night. A stone fireplace is a wonderful addition to any home. Designing a stone fireplace for your home starts with great ideas and then a reality check to make sure the dreams and aspirations are going to work. A |
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1223. How to Build Mortared Stone Walls
October 18, 2012
Stone walls add beauty and form to your gardens and outdoor yards. A mortared stone wall is strong and stable, adding the feel that it's been there for years. Building a mortared stone wall is a great do it yourself project for the homeowner. If you have a good eye and can work with precision and pa...
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1224. How to Make Steps in a Garden Slope
October 18, 2012
It is peaceful and relaxing to walk through a beautiful, sloping flower garden. But without steps on a steep slope, it can feel more like a mountain hike than a stroll. Making the steps takes some time and some hard work but is well worth it when you're finished. Not only does it add character to yo...
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1225. How to Build a Stone Pathway
October 18, 2012
It isn’t necessary to be skilled at Old-World stone masonry to lay a beautiful stone pathway. If you’re fortunate enough to have a strong back and a great eye for jigsaw puzzles, you can build a garden pathway just about anywhere on your property. One ton of stone covers about 90 square feet. These ...
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1226. How to Apply Decomposed Granite
October 18, 2012
Decomposed granite is an inexpensive medium for walkways, small patios and flagstone patio fill. The fact that decomposed granite is water permeable yet does not wash away as easily as sand or soil makes it desirable for ecological de...
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1227. Instructions on How to Lay Slate Floor
October 17, 2012
Slate flooring is available in various sizes, colors and finishes. Since slate is fairly brittle, you must lay it over a firm, flat surface. If you plan to lay slate tiles over a wooden floor, prevent sagging by first covering the subfloor with a layer of concrete backer board. You must fill in low ...
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1228. How to Paint Concrete to Look Like Slate
October 17, 2012
Slate's natural beauty comes from multiple colors, textures and layers that subtly work as a whole to create an appearance that complements almost any decor. A slate faux finish is a natural choice for concrete surfaces, as the existing texture works well with a varied surface coat. Priming your con...
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1229. Decorative Landscape Stone Types
October 17, 2012
Are you a person who pays much heed to art and taste? To be honest, I have a strong ability of observation and imagination, so I try to find beauty in our daily life. In this modern colorful world, decorative stones are stones that were designed to have a particular aesthetic appeal. Many homeowners...
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1230. The Best Method for Cleaning Limestone
October 17, 2012
Nowadays, different kinds of stones are widely used in varied aspects. Including limestone, granite, marble, sandstone, garden stone, stones are rich for people to choose from. In this modern world, office buildings, cultural venues and even priv...
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