Make a simple garden path with stone

If you are like me, you will be continuously searching for new projects that will make your garden stand out. Being a constant struggle I have been always searching for the best projects to tackle. Recently I have developed an obsession on stone projects and I love everything that is related to it. Stone is such a nice material and it will add tons of value to your property.

You can choose from tons of stone colors and textures and everything that is built with it will last for hundreds of years. Below you will find a project that shows you all the steps needed build a super simple path with stone.

Building a garden stone path will help you make your property stand out. I can assure you will not be disappointed with this project because it is very durable and it makes a huge difference on your garden design.

Building a concrete driveway

If you want to build a nice driveway for your property, you can follow this video and save tons of money by making it by yourself. The most important thing about this project is to have a really nice and sturdy support for the driveway. Therefore, remove the top layer of soil and then compact it properly.

When you pour the concrete form you need to make a nice formwork and level it thoroughly. Screed the concrete along the form slats and let it dry out for a few days.

Install the concrete borders along the concrete driveway and level them with a spirit level. Next lay a 1" thick layer of sand and screed it. Compact the sand. As a tip, you need to make sure the sand is moist, otherwise you can't compact it thoroughly.

Install the pavers using a mallet. Work in small portions and check the rows are properly installed. After you install all the paver blocks you need to fill the gaps between them with fine sand. The fine sand will lock all the pavers together tightly.

How to build a simple brick wall - DIY Tips

If you want to build a brick house or fence, the masonry techniques will help you save time and get a quality project. Using large blocks to make the wall needs some basic skills that you can develop by following my tips.

First of all, you need a strong foundation for the brick wall. Therefore, use an engineer to determine the depth of the foundation and the rebar configuration. In addition, I recommend you to make strong forms for the foundations, so the elevation is plumb and durable.

Secondly, you need to sink the blocks in water before installing them because they will bond together better. Mix mortar in a wheelbarrow and then use a trowel to apply it to the foundation. Start laying bricks at both ends of the row and then use a guiding string so you can lay the rest of the bricks straight.

Use a spirit level to check if the wall is plumb.

Remove the excess mortar so you can save money and get a professional result.

Form the columns and then pour concrete so you strengthen the structure. Let it dry out for a few days and then make sure you remove the forms.

Last but not least, you can finish the brick wall as you desire. You can install natural stone or you can render it and apply decorative paint.