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    Building walking path on side of house

    maxdad118, thanks, looks great, but what material did you use exactly, "1/4 crush by dust"? What is that? 1/4" crushed stone with dust? I do not follow... Also, does the top layer shift, blow, or move easily, onto the lawn or concrete patio?
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    Door strike plate lacks wood for screw

    I have attached two photos of a problem in need of a solution. I installed a new exterior door, and unfortunately the deadbolt and door knob did not line-up, so I had to drill two complete new holes in the door frame. The problem, as you can see in the photo, is that the hole for the old door...
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    Building walking path on side of house

    Great. Thanks. Do I need to apply any stabilizing product to the limestone or will simply compacting it do the trick? Can I drag a heavy (100lbs) garbage across without having it sink? What's kind of maintenance will this surface require?
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    Building walking path on side of house

    Hello. I would like to build a simple walking path (approximately 30 feet long) on the side of my house leading to my backyard. The path would supplant grass that is currently there, and also provide a firm grounding for a garbage can on wheels I keep on the side. The path will not be used too...
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