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need patio landing ideas bODe	04-26-2010 09:04 PM by Stonehenge
patios with free standing walls bODe	04-26-2010 08:48 PM by Stonehenge
Raised Patio vs Deck jasper	04-08-2010 12:08 PM by jasper
Fines in your base Kennedy	01-13-2010 07:43 AM by danthemason
Cleaning Stained Pavers Before Sealing Yoyodyne	12-11-2009 01:41 AM by 88dblifestyle
question on base material neilm	03-30-2009 07:08 PM by neilm
Retaining wall problems Kennedy	03-25-2009 08:59 AM by matt in maine
Raised patio landing against house ludlowjc	03-18-2009 08:52 PM by ludlowjc
Couple questions on paver patio neilm	03-10-2009 04:39 PM by CHIEF
Travertine Pavers BaerEssentials	03-03-2009 11:28 AM by Stoneman705
Need advice on raised planter w/ pavers marti310	02-21-2009 07:46 PM by Stonehenge
Homewoner seeks Good Paver Contractor in NJ (Atlantic City area) underdog	02-20-2009 02:41 PM by Timber Lane
I have some questions? jlevine3	02-08-2009 09:09 PM by jlevine3
Paver Drainage damartin	02-04-2009 02:39 PM by uniscaper
Help with cutting retaining wall capping johnredcorn1	02-04-2009 02:26 PM by zullo-design
Pavers/soil against stucco JLPetey	12-17-2008 06:14 PM by i.e. Design
woven geotextile underlayment justme	12-16-2008 03:30 AM by Euroscapes
Compaction of wet/saturated excavation area MRKPHOKE	12-07-2008 08:26 AM by soopa
Patio base technique questions ArtZander	10-20-2008 11:13 PM by Stonehenge
Best filler material for joints buzzercat	10-18-2008 08:40 AM by Stonehenge
how would you guys price this job lowell	10-17-2008 05:54 PM by TheShrubber
Flagstone cap on stone wall zebramidge	10-16-2008 10:39 PM by ianc
Cutting / Shaping Flagstone - Dummies Guide? memcnult	10-14-2008 08:05 PM by starsandstripes
bluestone help jigga_rock	10-11-2008 05:28 PM by Natural
compacting pavers bonzai	10-06-2008 08:27 AM by Stonehenge
First a HUGE Thank You to... Zimmydog	09-30-2008 10:40 PM by Zimmydog
best order to do things? stb	09-29-2008 10:02 PM by stb
paver edging bob123	09-26-2008 09:11 PM by bob123
Flagstone Patio doesn't drain! ( 1 2 3 ) Susan P	09-26-2008 08:46 AM by Susan P
Diamond stone cutting blades ArtZander	09-23-2008 01:11 PM by Fine Edge
Decomposed Granite Source -- oregon hosspapa	09-17-2008 05:37 PM by hosspapa
Decomposed Granite Pathway hosspapa	09-16-2008 11:19 PM by Mau
Get Poly sand (Gator dust) off flagstone ed_diy	09-14-2008 07:03 PM by Stonehenge
Patio Progress stonenewbie	09-14-2008 04:58 PM by stonenewbie
waterproofing agarage wall 2 feet up??? sgilroy	09-13-2008 03:44 PM by Cape Cod Landscape Architect
Bluestone Questions stonenewbie	09-12-2008 09:05 AM by stonenewbie
Raised Paver Patio against home Olive Branch	09-11-2008 06:20 PM by Olive Branch
Flagstone Patio Installation pgaiduk	09-08-2008 12:33 PM by pgaiduk
Tumbling pavers yourself? gfj	09-07-2008 08:23 PM by Hoosier
Blue Stone walking path ArtZander	09-03-2008 06:24 PM by ArtZander
Pea gravel as base engine7design	09-03-2008 01:42 PM by Raj Venugopal
Fence tips Malrex	09-03-2008 01:01 AM by Malrex
Gravel Drive/Cobblestone HELP! angi231700	09-01-2008 09:23 PM by angi231700
Cobblestone and Gravel drive HELP!! angi231700	09-01-2008 10:58 AM by angi231700
Paver Recommendations? MrBill	08-30-2008 10:05 AM by MrBill
Gas Fire Pit Burners ktb	08-29-2008 12:29 PM by Fine Edge
Camdrige Armortec MrBill	08-28-2008 03:19 PM by MrBill
Outside Shower JohnMon	08-26-2008 09:25 PM by bigvictu
slope Kieran	08-25-2008 11:52 AM by FungusMudGrub
Italian Patio/Courtyard novice gardener	08-24-2008 01:04 PM by Nebraska
cutting angles on the wet saw? sgilroy	08-21-2008 10:08 PM by Stonehenge
Absolute Nightmare ElbertJW	08-18-2008 03:44 PM by Fine Edge
Help! Asap Please!!!! sgilroy	08-17-2008 09:44 PM by sgilroy
Too much pitch for patio? djw83	08-17-2008 08:28 PM by jshilan
Tips for using a masnory saw? sgilroy	08-17-2008 09:44 AM by Stonehenge
Need help for concrete pavers around Pool. A.J.	08-15-2008 11:11 PM by Stonehenge
Paver/flower bed combo behind retaining wall ( 1 2 ) beaver1	08-14-2008 09:27 PM by beaver1
pavers under deck RickG	08-13-2008 09:29 PM by RickG
tamping in the sand between the pavers?? sgilroy	08-13-2008 03:22 PM by jshilan
Need help finishing paver patio (sand and surface cleaning) mklawz	08-13-2008 10:21 AM by AZTLANLC
Patio Excavation, etc. stonenewbie	08-12-2008 10:56 AM by AZTLANLC
Advice-how to put water drainage tube in yogamind	08-10-2008 10:18 PM by jshilan
Grade-Pitch for Paver Patio scottmk	08-10-2008 01:31 AM by jshilan
Problems with Raised Patio Beside House allsmiles	08-09-2008 05:24 PM by dan deutekom
question about decomposed granite stb	08-04-2008 10:18 AM by Mau
Cutting fire pit coping.... DDESLAU	07-30-2008 04:24 PM by Stonehenge
When to wash pavers? DDESLAU	07-30-2008 04:02 PM by DDESLAU
Polymeric sand not rock hard? sonnydays	07-30-2008 10:31 AM by Stonehenge
First Time aubdauban	07-26-2008 11:01 PM by musclecarboy
laying pavers- need quick advise sgilroy	07-26-2008 09:29 AM by Stonehenge
Big Erosion - Retaining Wall - Natural Spring white580	07-25-2008 09:51 PM by dayhiker
blue stone help please stb	07-20-2008 07:28 PM by stb
paver patio drainage mehul	07-15-2008 11:37 PM by tfld
setting pavers against Cultured Stone wall mogtx88	07-15-2008 07:49 PM by Stonehenge
Largest slope that will hold peastone on fabric? Garyl53	07-14-2008 10:43 PM by Stonehenge
Paver Trouble HELP ! Renegade_Gina	07-14-2008 01:03 PM by Fine Edge
Tumbled paver patio mabel	07-13-2008 10:40 PM by dan deutekom
Compacting polymeric sand? amr0719	07-13-2008 10:23 PM by dan deutekom
How close to lay pavers to house and Zimmydog	07-13-2008 03:09 PM by Fine Edge
Playground area... rubber mulch? RHPL	07-12-2008 08:38 PM by jshilan
Armour stones mabel	07-11-2008 10:54 PM by mabel
landscape blocks???????? danbiggs	07-11-2008 07:32 PM by danbiggs
Filling in between flagstone visken	07-11-2008 04:36 PM by Lanelle
Bluestone and a firepit question brucea	07-05-2008 05:44 PM by brucea
stack stone firepit also used as smoker - any suggestions dayhiker	07-04-2008 10:02 PM by dayhiker
How long should EMT conduit be? Zimmydog	07-04-2008 07:51 PM by AZTLANLC
Field-Stone Veneer Wall Construction mystreba	07-04-2008 12:28 PM by mystreba
Sealing Exposed Aggregate Patio ebnash	06-30-2008 08:15 PM by Stonehenge
dry laid flagstone on bluestone/stonedust neophyte	06-27-2008 12:41 AM by TerraSerenity
Dry Stack Flagstone Wall - Corners? Garyl53	06-26-2008 11:36 PM by TerraSerenity
Lay Pavers in Multi Phases or One Shot? Joel 67	06-22-2008 01:37 PM by Pelican
Stand Up Blue Stone patio fontleyroy	06-21-2008 02:06 PM by jwholden
Stone path/patio base question chezhed	06-19-2008 09:38 PM by chezhed
Backyard sidewalk/patio help flipandynnep	06-19-2008 01:52 AM by flipandynnep
Multi-slope pitch for driveway pavers MarcusE	06-18-2008 12:48 AM by MarcusE
Rainwater messing up paver stones?? BuzzGordon	06-17-2008 08:46 PM by Orchard Ex
Newbie with a question.... JohnnyGunn	06-16-2008 01:20 PM by Northern Virginia Landscape Design
Retaining wall help please john67elco	06-16-2008 10:58 AM by john67elco
parking area for boat? ohfisherman	06-13-2008 02:25 PM by Stonehenge
natural stone paver install jeffborg	06-10-2008 12:54 AM by jeffborg
Finished the patio gregc	06-09-2008 11:35 AM by gregc
advice on mortared flagstone path Andyboy	06-08-2008 10:01 AM by jshilan
Inferior/ineffective polymeric sand? mklawz	06-01-2008 11:14 PM by AZTLANLC
Belgard vs. Techo-Bloc VTsocalm	05-30-2008 09:34 AM by VTsocalm
Polymeric sand cured on pavers: how do I remove? treeder65	05-30-2008 08:25 AM by treeder65
Stone veneer wall built on gravel mystreba	05-28-2008 01:44 PM by mystreba
DIY'er Looking for advice Digger Dan	05-25-2008 01:46 PM by Stonehenge
Wet sand bed for paver install? gregc	05-25-2008 11:28 AM by Stonehenge
8' X 8' Patio using 16"X16" Pavers vadoitmyself	05-25-2008 11:03 AM by Stonehenge
DIY Pavers Project Joel 67	05-25-2008 10:45 AM by Stonehenge
16"X16" paver stones next to concret slab?? Caitlin11	05-23-2008 08:22 AM by LandArts
Raised patio paver install - advise needed gregc	05-21-2008 08:05 PM by Fine Edge
Need Estimates ( 1 2 ) maronha243	05-20-2008 12:07 AM by Honeybee Texas
Drainage sdemas	05-19-2008 11:38 PM by Honeybee Texas
Proper instalation for a cinder block retaining wall 4runner freak	05-19-2008 01:11 AM by Lumas976
Pavers around pool? Amarr	05-12-2008 07:47 PM by jshilan
Paver patio sealer question tatz4ever	05-08-2008 10:43 AM by tatz4ever
Gate questions travs69	05-07-2008 11:21 AM by travs69
curved seat wall for a patio. Where to start? scottyt24	05-05-2008 09:48 PM by AZTLANLC
Plastic Waterproofing Question christian	05-05-2008 05:44 PM by Stonehenge
which is done first? sparkee	05-02-2008 10:59 PM by Greensmith
Compacting pavers LongIslander	04-29-2008 09:56 PM by AZTLANLC
Retaining wall(s) questions ErodingInWI	04-26-2008 02:43 PM by ErodingInWI
Raised patio design help ( 1 2 ) anon	04-21-2008 08:02 PM by Stonehenge
Stained pavers tennis36	04-19-2008 10:21 PM by Fine Edge
"Best" Bluestone copy hosspapa	04-17-2008 11:09 PM by hosspapa
My patio was guaranteed for 1 year ( 1 2 ) tatz4ever	04-07-2008 09:57 AM by scl
Help! Verify Fix? Drainage Problem TrojanScott	03-17-2008 02:27 PM by TrojanScott
Drain placement question SoCalSurf	03-14-2008 10:25 PM by Mau
Questions For Stonehenge & Group Island Mike	03-07-2008 11:55 PM by Island Mike
Help Needed From Paver Experts! PERRY	02-25-2008 11:11 AM by scl
Pavers - White film Laineygal	02-20-2008 11:41 AM by eastern1
Compacting pavers with polymeric sand Yardslave	12-05-2007 09:09 PM by chrissygardensc
Questions about pitch ( 1 2 ) Sodzilla	11-20-2007 05:40 PM by TrickyDick
Lights in pavers Laineygal	11-05-2007 11:00 AM by Laineygal
removing construction adhesive adil.hoxha	10-11-2007 06:14 PM by dan deutekom
Brick bullmose pool coping replacement jlynch	10-10-2007 11:43 PM by jlynch
Paver Pool Deck Questions Rowdy Rat	09-11-2007 12:36 PM by Rowdy Rat
Thanks for all the help! Stevie	09-11-2007 09:44 AM by Stevie
Good Hardscape/Landscape needed Laineygal	09-05-2007 08:29 AM by Laineygal
envirosand washing out ( 1 2 ) Alex07	08-28-2007 03:55 AM by Alex07
Firepit... with regular SRW Greensmith	08-19-2007 11:01 AM by Greensmith
Gravel, edging, and san/cement questions ( 1 2 ) mattattax	07-30-2007 11:50 AM by Stonehenge
Drainage for existing paver patio Linda G	07-28-2007 05:42 AM by Ax Man
Laying Pavers w/Grass between ( 1 2 ) glogan	07-24-2007 07:02 PM by Stonehenge
Paver Patio - fine points RickG	07-23-2007 10:28 AM by Sodzilla
fire pit adil.hoxha	07-22-2007 04:19 PM by ctr
water drainage from atrium and roof puzled	07-20-2007 11:05 AM by Matt Kulp
need to flash brick? adil.hoxha	07-10-2007 09:14 AM by adil.hoxha
Polymeric Sand for my pavers? rocsell	06-12-2007 09:42 PM by rocsell
What to use for filling a 2' raised patio? pacifistart	06-12-2007 08:52 PM by EpicInterlock
Daylighting downspouts RickG	05-19-2007 06:36 PM by RickG
Flagstone over existing concrete walkway digitalorange	05-19-2007 02:14 PM by digitalorange
Brick Terrace askme233	05-15-2007 11:08 AM by askme233
Brick Terrace askme233	05-14-2007 11:59 AM by askme233
Price Check for Irrigation System ( 1 2 ) DeereCadet	04-02-2007 12:09 AM by SignatureRobb
Incorporating old driveway planters? dirtman	02-25-2007 09:31 AM by dirtman
Old World maiden voyage ( 1 2 ) OldWorld	02-15-2007 08:53 PM by OldWorld
laying pavers ricky-rick	01-14-2007 08:38 PM by Stonehenge
Hi from VA BevC	12-08-2006 10:43 PM by BevC
So.. my brand new wall fell over and now I have some rebuilding questions ( 1 2 ) travs69	11-12-2006 09:29 PM by HardDaysKnight
Retaining Wall...What are the proper tools I should be using? steveone	10-31-2006 02:56 PM by Stonehenge
dry stacked natural stone retaining wall bricknblock	10-22-2006 02:42 PM by mark allen
Polymeric sand. Application concerns beaver1	10-22-2006 02:05 AM by beaver1
Laying flagstone tsanders	10-10-2006 07:56 PM by HardDaysKnight
retaining wall support hornet	09-19-2006 09:37 PM by Paul
Paver patterns Solerpower	09-13-2006 11:42 AM by Solerpower
Natural Stone faced wall ( 1 2 ) bricknblock	09-13-2006 09:54 AM by Squizzy Taylor
Polymeric sand doityourselfer	09-08-2006 06:07 PM by skahuna
Paver height beaver1	09-08-2006 10:12 AM by EpicInterlock
need help getting started! Scoobs	08-23-2006 09:21 PM by Scoobs
Patio to Stairs RickG	08-20-2006 09:52 PM by RickG
need help with wet/dry flagstone combination? DenverHiker	08-03-2006 10:24 AM by DenverHiker
Sandstone flag Q MFortie	07-23-2006 09:14 PM by Ston Wurks
Underground Utilities below paver patio? wallybrau	07-19-2006 06:29 AM by Busy Bee
Need Assistance ( 1 2 ) tcrock	07-18-2006 02:31 PM by tcrock
Unilock vs Belgard and general brick patio questions LoveMyRoses	07-17-2006 10:20 PM by Pelican
project went south ..Help Needed alnptkb	07-16-2006 04:04 PM by alnptkb
sprinkler system + old growth tree roots = we need help !! Marco	07-03-2006 01:33 AM by Marco
Stable base behind retaining wall for pavers sorbate	06-30-2006 11:05 PM by sorbate
Brick pavers for hot tub base (and rain)... drumd8on	06-29-2006 09:02 PM by Fine Edge
Stoop Overlay clarity fall46	06-20-2006 08:20 PM by Stonehenge
how to cut our asphalt? southerngal	06-19-2006 09:27 PM by waterfall larry
Throwing in the towel -- help needed in NW Chicago burbs! TypeRx	06-01-2006 08:10 PM by TypeRx
rear patio on house eye_josh	05-26-2006 07:57 AM by eye_josh
Paver Steps. hoowaa	05-17-2006 09:21 PM by Stonehenge
Brick Steps to a paver patio yeltrab	05-17-2006 03:31 PM by yeltrab
Relative merits of various pavers HaphazardGarden	04-27-2006 09:25 AM by HaphazardGarden
How deeply do pavers compact into sand layer? jlardino	04-24-2006 08:43 PM by jlardino
Need help with sprinkler protector name dirigo	04-23-2006 11:39 PM by dirigo
Patio Project mjsjake	04-21-2006 06:56 PM by mjsjake
skid steer stability llawry	04-13-2006 10:23 PM by Lawn Lad
Paver patio and walkway Delos	04-11-2006 09:41 PM by Lawn Lad
Math type question about retaining wall biggcheese	04-06-2006 11:25 PM by mark allen
need advice on grade for paver patio janie_super	04-04-2006 10:48 PM by schaafsma
Crushed concrete as base ChrisS	04-02-2006 06:49 PM by Nac
Changing grade of hill travs69	04-01-2006 07:59 PM by start2finish
Paver Walkway Install Jenwestie	03-05-2006 09:15 AM by ckcland
Landscape Lighting Fixtures itsreallyme	02-14-2006 10:06 AM by Bill Schwab
Turfstone colors martha37	02-13-2006 08:06 AM by Stonehenge

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