New Back Patio

A few weeks ago, my parents and younger brother were in town for their Spring Break. It has almost become tradition to have my Dad and brothers help me with a project around the house when they're in town so I can get it done quicker...this time is was putting in a small stone patio in the back.

We started early on Saturday morning with a run to Lowes and the local landscaping store to pick up supplies and were soon on the ends of two shovels removing the sod and digging down to the depth we needed for the crushed stone. I underestimated the amount of stone we'd need, so it was back to the store for more supplies. By 6 pm, it was time to stop with the project 85% complete.

The following Monday while I was at work taking Devin on his F-16 flight, my Dad finished most of it and I gave the final touches after getting home from work. It turned out quite well and handles the water off the roof (no gutters in the south) much better than the grass did!