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I have a 14 foot round hole in the yard where the trampoline was and I'd like to build a patio/firepit area. I know I can do it with pavers, but would like to use wood instead. It will be used to gather around a steel firepit in lawn chairs.

Here is an idea. Make sure the area is free of grass and cover it with loose gravel or agregate. This will keep moisture from building up underneath. You can set short 4x4 treated lumber as the posts the height of the desired deck, say 6 inches, around the perimeter and within the circle for a framework of 2x6 pressure treated joists. A long level or laser level will keep it even and consistent. Use 1x6 decking in any configuration for the floor.

You can use pressure treated lumber, or for a more elaborate look, western cedar, cypress, redwood, or the new composite materials (see links). Trim the bottom to finish off the look with the same decking.

Make sure you use decking screws that will not rust or corrode. You will also want to seal the deck for protection, find a good paint store or lumber supply company that knows their stuff.

The fire pit can be isolated in the center. Just make sure, of course, it can't ignite the deck.

Hope this at least helps.

2006-04-29 20:43:49 by bestbuildlowcost

I have a patio set with heave plastic white chairs that wont come clean . What works best to clean these?

Try a mild bleach water solution and a scrub brush.=)

2009-03-25 21:16:08 by tenaj elleby

Price: $80.00 $52.93

Gardelle protective fabric system won't crack in cold weather.
Handles for easy fitting and removal, and adjustable elastic hem cord for a tight, custom fit.
Click-close straps lock around furniture legs to secure the cover on windy days.

It's just so darned NICE out this weekend. I wanna lounge on the patio chair doing crosswords.
book? I've only done fan fiction. I haven't got around to a book yet. One of my dreams though.

I cant think of the name but years ago, they designed a lown mower that mows a diff patch everyday. It uses razor blades for the blade.it has a little doghouse looking charging unit. It comes out and laser scans the yard to determin where to cut that day. then it goes back to its charging station.

I too have read your book. GOOD READING

2006-08-06 09:04:48 by bill w

Price: $100.00 $64.99

Anti-gravity recliner has a steel suspension frame to ease back tension
Durable Textilene seat attaches to frame with bungee cords through metal grommets
Opened measures 63.8 inches long by 26.8 inches wide by 29.3 inches high; weighs 17.82 pounds

.... junk yard. the old owners let the house go done then sold. now there are 6+people living in this small (1200sq ft) house w/ 7 cars. as i write. the front patio is full of crap FULL, the lawn has a mattress, big arm chair, head board, and 20 to 30 books, a dace floor just to start. what can i do? lets not even start with their back yard and the chickens(7). this WAS a nice street.
:-(

Hmmmm... do I live on the other side of these guys??? He he. I have crappy neighbors too and the mom has a friggen booming, raspy voice that sounds likes she has smoked since the day she was born! I can hear her every move and sound and my house is at least 200 yards away! Don't get me started on her 40+ year old son that still lives with her and his 2 broken down trucks, various pieces of broken restaurant equipment in the yard and the fact he rides his bike in my brothers front yard (my brother and I live on the same farm)!!

Oh, my mom's neighbors had a cow and it got loose and was running around their neighborhood! (She lives next to a golf course, so obviously not zoned for farm animals!)

Are they renters or do they own the place? Obviously, call the owner and let them know about the tenants if they are renters.

Find out the zoning. This will tell you a lot. You can deal with the chickens once you know this.

Contact the health department and complain about the junk and chickens. Find out what they recommend doing.

Call the police department to complain. They will also be able to advise as to whom you can call. I am certain the "dance" floor needs a permit. They will also be able to advise as to the cars. If the cars are on the street, those can be towed if "parked" too long.

If your subdivision has a HOA, they will definitely be able to help you also.

Bottom line, call everyone you can think of and complain. Just keep on complaining until something gets done. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Good luck (and come deal with my neighbors when you are done!! he he).

2007-10-01 19:16:08 by Anthony C

My wife asked what I wanted for fathers day. This is what I told her.

I said that I wanted to set up a lawn chair on the back patio and every 15 minutes I want her to come out and see if I need a beer or munchies. I also asked if she could wear a cocktail waitress's outfit with a name tag that said bunny.

What do you think the chances of this happening are?

I would do that but i would tell you to get over yourself if you made me wear a name tag and apron.

2009-06-17 20:32:25 by William Munny