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Cool Garden Paths That Are Off The Beaten Path. While you might think that all garden paths are created equal, you’d be wrong.

Cool Garden Paths That Are Off The Beaten Path

In fact, we’ve found a collection of 10 cool, unique and creative garden paths that are simply cooler than the rest and featured them in the gallery below. Enjoy! Wood Slabs. Permeable Paving Options. Decomposed granite can be used to create a casual driveway or patio.

Permeable Paving Options

Landscaping Network in Calimesa, CA. Because this creative driveway mosaic made of broken concrete, stone, bricks and gravel is mortar-less water easily passes through and back into the ground water. Steve Gerischer, Larkspur Garden Design in Los Angeles, CA. Permeable paving is categorized using many different building materials; however, they are all sustainable and allow water to flow through their surface. Step-by-step: Installing a flagstone path < Favorite DIY Backyard Projects. Fountain in a pot < Favorite DIY Backyard Projects. How to Install Pavers. Even for a novice do-it-yourselfer, installing a mortarless flagstone path is a practically foolproof project.

How to Install Pavers

"It's not very technical and doesn't require any power tools," says Tom Piergrossi, nursery owner, garden designer, and host of Down to Earth, a gardening show produced by San Diego County Television Network. "It's mostly labor, but there's enough artistry involved to make the task satisfying. " Piergrossi and his crew built the path at the home of Rich and Holly Mayes in Escondido, California. It replaced a narrow concrete sidewalk that led straight to the front door. How to Make a Brick Patio. 5 patios in the round Get inspired by beautiful small-space retreats from around the West, and see how to make one of your ownmore Most patios take time, and days of effort, to build.

How to Make a Brick Patio

But a small, detached patio like the one pictured here comes together quickly with minimal effort. Think of the possible uses for this circle of bricks. How to Build an Patio. Reinventing the Ordinary: Built-in Barbecues....my DIY. I love built in barbecues ... but even buying one at Home Depot is too pricey for my liking.

Reinventing the Ordinary: Built-in Barbecues....my DIY

This Weber barbecue ... pictured below ... runs a cool $2700. I have to say ... D-i-y pizza oven. Adam Kuban of Serious Eats’ Slice Blog has a compelling series about people who have built their own pizza ovens.

d-i-y pizza oven

His interview with Mark Wilkie, who created this beauty is in the backyard of his Brooklyn rental, comes complete with photos and drawings of the process. Wilkie found lots of practical resources at Forno Bravo, a California based pizza oven maker that offers free plans for building “Pompeii” brick pizza oven as well as forums where d-i-y oven builders can exchange info. It seems the Forno Bravo can fashion all or part of an oven if you’re into designing your own. Their “Photos” section has inspiring photos of wood-fired ovens from all over the world, with notes on dimensions and building materials. Mod Retro Vintage Desk Accessories. /productshots/0034/1840/c4f8f1802437b403ffe09e5c9bb0bd9a.jpg?

Mod Retro Vintage Desk Accessories

1295828272/productshots/0034/1846/d8539488fd7c9cc11d2868d44da0c8ff.jpg? 1281311140/productshots/0034/1852/0503e2f860e11df5067fc80e43084cf8.jpg? 1281311140 Add an element of fun to blasé paperwork with these adorable paperclips! Each slide-open box contains thirty irresistible paperclips shaped like penguins. Add an element of fun to blasé paperwork with these adorable paperclips! Metal.Box measures 1.5 inches in length, 3 inches in width. Similar Items. Scrabble Living Large: Family Names Art Project. Amazing Plank Look Plywood Flooring Tutorial. Plywood Flooring and Bed Tutorial « Hindsvik At Home Blog. From transforming our dreary, dark and antique bedroom to a bright, clean and modern place, flooring played a huge role.

Plywood Flooring and Bed Tutorial « Hindsvik At Home Blog

You can see the full finished product of our bedroom and before/afters here. Below is a step-by-step process on how to achieve the same look, on a very small budget! $200 covering about 260 sq feet that’s not bad at all at $0.76/square foot including a headboard and two nightstands. Step 1 – We had the one good side sheets cut into 12″ (one foot 30cm) wide strips. To break things up a little we also had some of those strips cut in half lengthwise. Step 2 – Lay planks in one corner and cut to fit accordingly. Step 3 – Using hardwood flooring nails to attach the plywood, we went straight over the existing thin carpet. Plywood Flooring « Berks Homes Design {BLOG} In Flooring on September 12, 2011 at 10:27 pm I was recently asked by a client for flooring options that would create a “Pottery Barn” presence in a space.

Plywood Flooring « Berks Homes Design {BLOG}

I have previously posted about reclaimed flooring options, but wanted to share an alternative option for anyone on a budget. Check out these plywood floor projects that achieve this rustic, modern, country-style at a fraction of the cost. Each link provided below offers more examples and ideas. Design Crisis - Clear and painted finish examples. Plywood floor tiles. Plywood to plank flooring tutorial. When recently redoing the room above our garage, we decided that we were DONE with the carpet.

Plywood to plank flooring tutorial

Our plans were to rip it up, plank the floor, and then paint it. Laminate floor underlayment and moisture barrier. I install laminate and yes you DO need a moisture barrier if installing on concrete, i suggest you research it for yourself, check the specs of the manufacture. Homemade Concrete Stain Recipes.