Old House Journal

SHAPING the HARDSCAPE

UNDERSTANDING MATERIALS

from his neighbor, locally available materials, from natural stone to brick pavers and railroad ties, are often the best and most cost-effective resources for a hardscape project. Be sure to get detailed installation instructions from the supplier before beginning any project, or hire an experienced professional to do the work. No matter how beautiful the installation,

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