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Wendy W
Wendy W Milford, OH on Jul 11, 2012
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Creating a Creek Stone Patio & Fire Pit

My husband took advantage of this flat area in our mainly sloped back yard at the edge of the woods. What was once unused space is now the perfect spot to de-stress with friends around a fire. You can check out more on my blog at http://designedtodwell.blogspot.com/2012/07/.... Thanks!
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    Then he dug a trench & installed the french drain (basically a pipe with holes in the top that collects water & channels it where you want it to go) & covered it with gra...
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    Next, he built the fire pit from pavers. (A brochure at the store gave directions, dimensions, & told how many pavers we would need.) Then he added the creek...
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    The stairs were made with fallen trees & gravel & placed where the ground naturally stepped down.
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    Creek stone patio, fire pit, landscaping timber retaining wall
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    Fire Pit
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    Fire Pit with timber retaining wall
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    First my husband leveled out the area.
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  • Miriam I New York, NY
    Wendy, this is amazing! What a great hubby you have :)
    on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 0
  • Hometipster.com Columbus, MS
    Wow ... never ceases to amaze me how talented and creative some people are. A really beautiful design. I bet it looks incredible at night. Great job Wendy's Husband!
    on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 1
  • Wendy W Milford, OH
    Thanks! This was all my husband's vision!
    on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
  • Brenda C Mobile, AL
    Looks awesome! I can see being kicked back by the fire relaxing with a mug of hot Irish Coffee! Congrats to you and your hubby . .
    on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
  • Marsha R Dade City, FL
    So pretty!!! Yes, I can sit by this fire anytime:)
    on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    Wendy your husband did a really terrific job on your fire pit area. I love the steps too!!
    on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
  • Wendy W Milford, OH
    Thanks! It is a great place to relax, away from the neighbors.
    on Jul 13, 2012 · Like 0
  • Exa H Killeen, TX
    Love, love, love!!
    on Oct 15, 2012 · Like 0
  • Wendy W Milford, OH
    Thank you!
    on Oct 16, 2012 · Like 0

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