Answer by Mike Perry for Which techniques and tools should I use to build a...
I'm not trying to put you off from doing it yourself, in fact I would encourage you to give it ago, but do keep in mind, laying bricks (properly) is a lot! harder than it looks.Keep the shape of the...
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As a novice bricklayer, I'd recommend sticking with a rectangle. I think a circular shape will be more challenging.The following is based on my limited experience with laying larger cement blocks.Plan...
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I can't speak about masonry, but I'm going to suggest an alternate shape that might be a good use for your bricks. You can lay them in an irregular spiral to form a Spiral Herb Garden which you fill...
View ArticleWhich techniques and tools should I use to build a raised vegetable garden...
I have about 2/3 of a pallet of bricks left over from building our house (I didn't build it!), and I'd love to use them to build a raised vegetable garden. I have never laid bricks before, but am keen...
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