2007-10-05 07:47:22 · 10 answers · asked by leijajenn 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
All valid answers so far; and no suggestion is prohibitively expensive. With no disrepect meant I also chuckled with the answer of BEATING A PATH.
Obviously you must want something decorative; or have some aesthetic agenda in mind.
RIVER ROCK by the bag covers approx. 2 sq. ft. at approx 2 inches thick. A cost might be in the $3 to $4 range. Pavers can be purchased at 12 16 18 inch squares usually, and on sale I've purchased truckloads under $3 each.
With added effort you can grade an area; lay a weed barrier; frame a walk with treated lumber; or stone; brick; etc. You can Flush the path to ground level; have it above ground level; and or just let weeds and grass grown between pavers.
If you wish to spend a bit more get Flagstone/slate pieces. Pour concrete in a framed path space. If you want to not stress about barefoot; get RED Volcanic rock.
In any case there are multiple options; and at your choice for expense and effort.
Steven Wolf
AKA "The Deck Doc"
2007-10-05 08:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once made one from recycled sidewalk.
I had a pile of big pieces of concrete.
I used a hammer to break the pieces down to a size and shape I could use and then leveled a pathway and layed them in like stepping stones. The arrangement is what made it look nice. Then I secured it by transplanting grass plugs from a thick part of the yard. When they grew in and it was weed whacked it looked pretty good.
How cheap is that?
My latest project was our driveway.
I just started bring home all the solid concrete blocks I could find. ((3"thick)
When the stack got big enough or I had the time, I would lay down a row. Now it's about 10 X 15 ft.
2007-10-05 12:56:35 · answer #2 · answered by Paul S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep walking from your gate to your deck. Pretty soon you will have a path in the grass that cost you nothing. Can't get any cheaper than that.
2007-10-05 07:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Both previous answers are good. I definitely recommend using screws and maybe a little glue also. I build a lot of items from various woods and really like using drywall screws with a screw gun. They are coarse thread and somewhat self counter-sinking. However, if you want to take the easy way for your gate, buy a pre-made gate or section of fence from Lowes or Home Depot and cut it to size. Then trim the edges as you like. Personally, I would rather build it myself. Good luck.
2016-05-17 05:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by ying 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could just make a pathway with white rock...Its cheap and looks nice
2007-10-05 07:50:46 · answer #5 · answered by ROB-G 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Large brick pavers - they don't even have to connect, you just have to be able to step on them. Stepping stones do the same thing, I just like brick better - less slippery in the winter.
2007-10-05 07:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go on FreeCycle.org and join a group in your city, and then ask for used brick, flagstone, etc. People have that stuff to get rid of, and it's free for you to just go get it.
2007-10-05 07:52:13 · answer #7 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check local adds for anyone giving away used brick,lay them out in haringbone design
2007-10-05 10:30:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some stepping stones.... they come in all sizes .... like one foot squared or bigger
thats what i meant.... large brickpavers....or flag stone
2007-10-05 07:52:28 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Ree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
4x4's and crushed limestone...
2007-10-05 13:57:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋