Monthly Archives: June 2007
Build a Deck Project, Phase II
Ok, first some revisions to “phase I”. I went ahead and extended the deck 1 foot out the other side after all, so it is a full 16 ft deck. I had to remove the old awning before I could … Continue reading
Build a Deck Project, Phase I
Now that the new patio is done, for the most part, (there are still some fence boards to mend, stain and gravel edging etc) I have started on the new deck that will be placed over the existing (older) patio … Continue reading
Anniversary in Monterey California
Last April was our 5th anniversary and we wanted to do something special so we took a trip to Monterey Calif. I was stationed there at Fort Ord back in 1985 and have been back several times, so I was … Continue reading
Block patio project, Phase IV
After getting the block down, you must go over it with a plate tamper, the same one I used to pack the 3/4 minus gravel earlier. I’ve heard different ways it should be done, like spread the sand over it … Continue reading
Block patio project, Phase III
Now the fun begins! After packing the gravel comes the time to lay some block. First I made a bed of sand 1″ (inch) thick by laying 3/4″ PVC pipe (3/4 is the inner diameter, 1″ is the outer diameter) … Continue reading
