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Biggest project I've done so far: I built a 12' retaining wall. It was only a couple of feet tall, but since then I am not afraid to use concrete. I've built some curbs and my next major project is to lay fake grass. It's been sitting in my driveway for 6 months now. Wish me luck!

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On: Old mortar - my story
"I had a block wall that had some missing cap blocks. I had to get rid of the old mortar first in order to replace them. I tried a sander, but it actually got so hot sparks were flying. I got a blad..."

On: Sprinlker systems are SO easy
"Sprinker systems are sooo easy. Just soak the ground, and dig trenches where you want to lay the pipes. You need to buy PVC pipe, sprinkler heads, angle and T joints, and the purple prep and blue gl..."

Recent Posts

Artificial grass: Has anyone installed it themselves?
"I bought artificial grass but I did not have the company install it, since the grass itself is very expensive. I don't think it will be that difficult to do. It will be a lot of work to level the area and then to get DCG and sand as a base. So I think I know what I am doing. I just was wondering if anyone else has done this. Also,has anyone ru..."

Retaining block wall: I did it! Ask me how
"I built a 12' slump block retaining wall. Only a couple of feet high, but I learned a lot in the process. If you are attempting to do this and have a question, maybe I can help. It is a LOT of work, but it saves a lot of money to do it yourself. ..."

Mobile home roof coating
"I have lived in a mobile home for about 5 years. Each year I have taken 2-3 days to repair the roof coating. I thought it would work. I've tried to be so diligent and meticulous, but new or larger leak spots keep appearing on my ceiling. I've given up and decided that I need to hire someone to put a vinyl sheet over my roof. My neighbor spent ..."