Articles for tag: Flagstone

Karla News

Remove Iodine Stains

If stain is on: carpet (synthetic or even wool), cotton, acetate, acrylic fabric, fiberglass, linen, modacrylic, nylon, olefin, polyester, rayon, silk, spandex, triacetate or wool. Make a solution of 1 tsp. sodium thiosulfate to 1/2 cup of warm water and stir until the crystals are completely dissolved. Handle this very carefully since sodium thiosulfate can ...

How to Lay Flagstone that is Cheaper

If you are looking for a few tips on how to lay flagstone correctly, you have come to the right place. Here you will find the tips and tricks that are needed in order to create your very own successful flagstone patio. Flagstone is an ideal material for your new patio. It’s durable, has a ...

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Build Your Own Flagstone Patio on a Budget

For the most of us “average” folks, putting in any type of walkway or patio can be too much. We put the cost of having a professional do it in our budget and get it done. However, if you want to save that money and do a little work, you can. This is the perfect ...

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Landscaping Ideas for a Wooded Lot

A house on a wooded lot may provide homeowners the enjoyment of lower air conditioning bills as the trees shade the house in summer. With a wooded lot, kids can play outside with less fear of sunburn, and for those in colder climates, the changing of leaf color on a wooded lot in autumn is ...

Unique Stone Coffee Tables

A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I decided to eat at a local Mexican restaurant that we’d never been to. As I walked in, a table in the lobby caught my eye. It had a stone top and the base was a large pot. My mind immediately started thinking about how original the ...

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How to Lay a Flagstone Walkway

Flagstone is one of the most popular rocks for laying walkways for landscaping. It’s relatively flat and the pieces can be shaped to fit just about any combination of twists and turns. Flagstone pieces are usually about a foot long and about an inch thick. If you want to lay a flagstone walkway, the process ...

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Home Improvement: How to Build a Flagstone Patio

If you are planning on building a patio, why not try using flagstones? Flagstones are easier to install than concrete and very durable. They have a non-slip surface and there are a variety of colors to choose from. They come in green, brown, red, pink, beige and other colors in between. You can match your ...

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How to Build a Country Style Flagstone Garden Path

Meandering through your country garden delights the mind and the senses. While dirt paths or paving furnishes a servicable path, creating a country style flagstone path better suits the cozy atmosphere. This article explains how to create a country style flagstone path in your garden. Country Style Flagstone Path – Materials Besides common garden tools ...

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DIY Flagstone Walks

Flagstones are a great way to create welcoming paths for a beautiful landscape. Flagstones are rocks that have been split into slabs and cut into irregular flag-like shapes. Flagstones are available in varying thicknesses, depending on the job at hand, from 1 ¼ to 2 inches thick. They can also be found in different color ...