How Deep Should Mulch Be? Depth Chart for Beds, Trees and Gardens
Spread mulch 2 to 4 inches deep. Fine or shredded mulch works best at 2 to 3 in, and coarse bark nuggets or wood … Read more
Paver Base Material: What to Put Under Pavers and How Deep
Under pavers you need two built layers: a compacted base of crushed stone and a thin bed of sand. For a patio or walkway … Read more
CMU Block Sizes: Standard Concrete and Cinder Block Dimensions
A standard concrete block, often called a cinder block or CMU (concrete masonry unit), is 8 × 8 × 16 inches nominal. Its actual … Read more
Standard Brick Dimensions: Size Chart, Types and Weights
The most common brick in the United States is the modular brick: 3⅝ in deep, 2¼ in tall and 7⅝ in long (92 × … Read more
Nominal vs Actual Lumber Sizes: What a 2×4 Really Measures
A 2×4 actually measures 1½ × 3½ inches. The name, 2 by 4, is its nominal size: the size the board is rough-sawn to … Read more
How to Pour a Concrete Slab: Step by Step
To pour a concrete slab, dig out the area, compact the soil, add about 4 inches of compacted gravel, and build wood forms set … Read more
How to Build a Gravel Driveway: Step by Step
To build a gravel driveway, dig out the grass and topsoil 8 to 12 inches deep, shape and compact the soil with a crown … Read more
How to Insulate an Attic: Step by Step (Blown-In or Batts)
To insulate an attic, seal the air leaks in the attic floor first, put baffles at the eaves so the soffit vents stay open, … Read more
How to Clean Laminate and Vinyl Plank (LVP) Floors: What to Use and Avoid
To clean laminate floors, sweep or vacuum first, then wipe the floor with a microfiber mop that is only slightly damp, using a cleaner … Read more