Patio or ground level deck alternative? Think I found one, but ?
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A cheaper alternative to a paver patio??
Comments (14)Leslie, do not underestimate your abilities! Building a simple deck, specially one that is "floating" just a few inches off the ground is not an insurmountable project for a DYI'er, even one that is a novice to carpentry. You might want to enlist the assistance of a friend or relative who has a bit more experience (and tools!) to give you a hand - 4 hands are much better than 2 :-) Also, HD and Lowe's typically offer free workshops on simple home improvement projects and this is one area where they can and do provide good advice and assistance - check 'em out. Enough has been said regarding gravel as a base to discourage you from this unsatisfactory material and exposed aggregate concrete is more expensive than you might expect and is NOT a DIY project. I would not dismiss a paver patio. Perparing a proper base is no harder or more strenuous than preparing a new planting area and you can get pavers in all sizes. I'd consider what is referred to as Roman pavers - 6"x6" or 8"x8" squares, often tumbled to give a rough, natural looking edge. Very manageable and rather inexpensive compared to natural stone and will present a very tidy and solid base....See MoreNeed Advice Fast- JD X540 Deck Level Problems
Comments (17)Well, the dealer just made my decision easy. Here's part of the text from his lastest email message based on my request to order a new deck for the X540 and experiment with the PowerFlow head on my property: "I will check the lift system myself. As for the decks, if you are not willing to take my word that they are the same, call another JD dealers and ask them. The model number for the rotatable deck wheels is a SKU21895 on a 48" deck for the X300 and X500 series. I am not willing to order another one on the X540 to prove that." I'll take him up on his offer to keep the tractor and credit my account. Tomorrow I'll use my ancient Cub Cadet to cut the grass. Here's a couple of photos of the grass. [URL=http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2490674850094734041PJkEGc][IMG]http://thumb1.webshots.net/t/52/452/6/74/85/2490674850094734041PJkEGc_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2390365870094734041eRvnhT][IMG]http://thumb1.webshots.net/t/52/452/3/65/87/2390365870094734041eRvnhT_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Again, I certainly appreciate everyone's input and advice....See MoreQuestion...add-on 1 large single level or smaller 2 level, $$$?
Comments (10)I guess it's still not clear. The 2 story would NOT be adding onto existing foundation. It would be a two story addition on a whole new foundation and I'm trying to figure out if it's cheaper to do one large room addition (new large foundation) or a totally new two story addition tied it into our current house (new smaller foundation). I'm located in the northeast just outside Boston. I would try to plan on just a slab foundation, we already have a basement, and there's no reason to enlarge it. The plan would be for a single floor addition: expand the half bath on the first floor to a full bath and add on a family room and small bedroom. For a 2 story addition, have the family room on the bottom floor and the bedroom above it. We could still either expand the 1/2 bath on the first floor to a full bath or add on a small full bath upstairs too. (we already have a full bath upstairs, but we'll really need an additonal shower in the future as the kids get older). It seems like there's conflicting info here....with a 2 story it would be less foundation and less roofing, but I know a two story addition probably requires a stronger foundation and the strength of the ceiling to hold up the second floor....See MorePatio, Deck, or something else?
Comments (4)There is a yard drain. You need to dig down and see if the cleanout is connected to it. If these are functioning items (not intentionally abandoned) they need to remain clear to the surface. The concrete is in bad shape, plus being multiple slabs that are mismatched. I would bust it out with a heavy sledge hammer and get rid of it. Very low cost if you do the work and the hauling. Next, I would add a new slab that is either concrete or pavers. Either option is a DIY possible project, as this is small and simple. Explore YouTube videos on the subjects to familiarize yourself with the basics of each method. You probably need to get rid of a bunch of rocks. Someone on Craigs or FB Marketplace might be interested in taking them off your hands for the work of hauling....See Moredevolet
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