When building a dry type wall you do not have to dig below the frost line simply dig a trench 6 inches below the lower grade. Now this is where you must decide how thick the wall will have to be. The base of the wall should be one half the height of the wall. The second point is what type of soil is the wall being built in.

Building a Retaining Wall

Q: What is the easiest way to cut brick pavers without having to rent a masonary saw or purchasing a diamond blade for my circular saw. I only have about 20 bricks to cut and basically they only need to be cut in half.

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It may seem like a big job at first, but installing a walkway or slab can be done quickly and simply, with great results, if you have the proper materials, tools, and preparation. Once you're familiar with the work, you can make lots of improvements to your home; a walkway or slab can solve a variety of problems.

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Putting in a Basketball court
What neigborhood doesn't need a basketball court? They all need one! Well once you buy your pole and backboard and you put it up, how do you go about marking the court? Even if you are only putting in a small court, you would always want to mark your free throw line and 3 point line. Dimensions and pole installation guide....

Basketball Courts

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