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I can dig the detailed answer! that is a great project. makes me wish my concrete was sidewalk quality!
yesterday
is the concrete level and smooth on the top surface (like it is supposed to be)? Don't worry about the underside, that can be leveled with sand no matter how ugly it is, and that is what I had to do as well. Mine was the same way, you get anything a…
on Friday
I moved all the pieces into place (read the comments below each photo), primarily from the front yard before they (some professional installers) started the front paver project (visible through gate in photo "sidewalk 1") when they ripped up the exi…
on Friday
The length dimension (in the direction of the string) varied depending on what section I was creating, here above on the "patio", the length was 30" (to get 4 slabs to cover the distance properly). The left-right dimension for EVERY slab was ALWAYS…
on Friday
what is the dimension of each piece of concrete? 2x2? 3x3?
on Friday
wow this looks so good! this is what I want to do a long one of my side yards, but with a more random pattern. was the sidewalk existing, or did you have to move those large pieces into place?
on Friday
Another think I just heard on the news: the making of Portland cement generates 5% of all CO2 in greenhouse gases. This is because it releases C02 through a chemical reaction in the kiln, and the kiln itself needs fuel (often old tires). Plus it tra…
on Wednesday
Right on... I do these projects just to GET that sense of accomplishment that eludes me all day at work! It was particularly gratifying to get my 11 yo son involved, he too has some sense of accomplishment from this project. Thanks for you encourage…
on Wednesday

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At 4:22pm on February 4, 2010, Heather Koenig said…
No, we not longer have the rock. It went to a good home. Sorry to have missed you.
 
 

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Growing Potted Tomatoes & Other Edibles on Your Patio with Chris Byers at Central Slope Herbal tea & Green Design Center
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I missed the tree chippers coming through my area, and I have to get rid of this Christmas tree before my neighbors call the HOA 5-0s.Do you have a chipper, other means of recycling a tree, or a good idea for me?I can deliver it.Thanks,Markmarktrini…
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