Outdoor Waterfall: Design and Excavation
Take advantage of a natural slope for a stream and several small waterfalls! Create a pond that is an accent to the yard, not one that overpowers it. Place the pond close to your home so it can always be enjoyed. In this episode of Rock Solid, ... [... more]
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Driveways, Paths and Patios: A Complete Guide to Design, ...
 This is the book to turn to for any driveway or path project start to finish.: Driveways, Paths and Patios: A Complete Guide to Design, Management and Construction provides an excellent survey of how driveways and paths are constructed, packing over two [... more]
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Concrete Countertop: Completing Work
Dean, Derek and Hannah are ready to take this project to the finish line. The homeowners won't be disappointed with their concrete countertop. Maintain your countertop by cleaning it with mild detergent and water. Avoid products with ammonia, and ... [... more]
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Quarry Tips, Part 1
Have some idea of what type stone you want...use pictures from magazines and books or visit other job sites for ideas. The more you know, the better you’ll be at decision-making time. Don’t be afraid to ask what’s new. Newer products, like thin ... [... more]
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Stone Patio, Walkway and Stepping Stones
Irregularly shaped flag stones are easy to install and afford a natural look that is especially well suited to rustic styled homes. A big part of the rustic look in this project comes from the natural and easy-to-use materials. In fact, an ... [... more]
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Lighting, Patios and Decks
Installing a light in a tiled ceiling; running the switch to the light Installing a dimmer switch to control one light on a system that currently controls two lights Adding overhead lighting to a room that currently has lighting from ceiling ... [... more]
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Slate Floor: Setting Field Tile
Onward we go! It's now time for the guys to set the field tile. 1. Mix your thinset with a heavy duty drill and following the manufacturer’s instructions. Mix the thinset to a paste-like consistency and don’t forget to wear a mask ( ). Spread the ... [... more]
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Travertine Basics
If you’re looking for a unique material to use as flooring in your home...a limestone called travertine may be the answer. DIY decorating expert Bea Pila has the DIY Basics on why travertine is a great design choice for you. You can install ... [... more]
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Slate Floor: Grouting
The grout used for this project is grey and should be mixed following the manufacturer's instructions. The project is almost complete! 1. Work the grout into the joints with a rubber float in a figure-eight pattern ( ). Pack the material into the ... [... more]
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Concrete Countertop: Creating Mold
Now, at this point the team has been to the job site, taken the measurements, made the templates, brought everything back to the work shop...and the next step is creating a mold from the template. 1. Dean, Derek and Hannah recommend using a ... [... more]
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Concrete Countertop: Pouring Mold
Continuing on with the concrete countertop, it's time to actually pour the mold. 1. For the countertop mixture, Hannah, Dean and Derek use Precision Grout because it is non-shrinking, has a high-early strength of 3000 psi and is premixed so you ... [... more]
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Slate Floor: Prepping for Tile
In this episode of Rock Solid, stone masons Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns are in the DC area working on a slate floor. Slate expert Tom Nigro is on hand to give the guys a hand. Let’s get started on prepping the floor! 1. Begin this project and ... [... more]
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