When we moved into our current home, there were some concrete pavers and many old bricks in a storage space in the garage. Over the years, we've just used those when we wanted to create some hardscaping. I like reusing what's already been manufactured. Of course, our yard is pretty small, so we haven't had to do any large-scale hardscaping. It's good to know treated lumber isn't as toxic as it used to be.
We have had great success reusing hardscaping materials. When we bought our house, we pulled the brick pavers and reconfigured them in a smaller footprint for a more attractive patio, and used the remaining pavers elsewhere. We have been successful finding flagstone for free via Craigslist and Freecycle to make a pathway/slight berm in our backyard to protect the house from flooding.
I’ve seen really attractive stuff done with urbanite (ie used concrete) particularly when it is stained earthier colors.
We inherited 5 millstones. I used 2 to create a landing by a door, 3 for edging, and placed the broken one flat into the ground in a path to create an unexpected moment. Old bricks are incredibly handy as weights and temporary edging, too (I plant many trees that are about the size of a pencil, so it's really useful to create a visible ring around them to prevent us from stepping on them).
I often carry heavy things through that door, which has about a 2-ft step down onto the ground, so having a sturdy landing is helpful. I really love those millstones, too.
When we moved into our current home, there were some concrete pavers and many old bricks in a storage space in the garage. Over the years, we've just used those when we wanted to create some hardscaping. I like reusing what's already been manufactured. Of course, our yard is pretty small, so we haven't had to do any large-scale hardscaping. It's good to know treated lumber isn't as toxic as it used to be.
So glad you were able to put that gift of old bricks and pavers to good use!
We have had great success reusing hardscaping materials. When we bought our house, we pulled the brick pavers and reconfigured them in a smaller footprint for a more attractive patio, and used the remaining pavers elsewhere. We have been successful finding flagstone for free via Craigslist and Freecycle to make a pathway/slight berm in our backyard to protect the house from flooding.
I’ve seen really attractive stuff done with urbanite (ie used concrete) particularly when it is stained earthier colors.
Thank you for all those great ideas about how to source used materials!
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Ps. Great webinar tonight! Wow!
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We inherited 5 millstones. I used 2 to create a landing by a door, 3 for edging, and placed the broken one flat into the ground in a path to create an unexpected moment. Old bricks are incredibly handy as weights and temporary edging, too (I plant many trees that are about the size of a pencil, so it's really useful to create a visible ring around them to prevent us from stepping on them).
Millstones! What a treat! And the way you used them sounds lovely.
I often carry heavy things through that door, which has about a 2-ft step down onto the ground, so having a sturdy landing is helpful. I really love those millstones, too.
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