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In this video, mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner address sloped fire pit access by installing granite steps, proper drainage, and a gravel path in the yard.
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In a perfect world, every homeowner’s yard would be flat and ideal for hosting. But when a homeowner realized his yard wasn’t so ideal, thanks to the steeply sloped path from his driveway to his fire pit, he knew he needed help. Mason Mark McCullough offered a perfect solution: granite steps on the hillside.
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Where to find it?
Mark uses granite as steps on the side of the yard. (Can be found at a local stone yard)
Mark uses a dolly [https://homedepot.sjv.io/dOEJJ2] to carry stones down the hillside.
Mark uses a pry bar [https://homedepot.sjv.io/oqGvRg] to break up the dirt below the stone’s intended area.
Mark uses a tape measure [https://homedepot.sjv.io/XmWKAX] to measure the length and width where the stones will go.
Mark uses spray paint [https://homedepot.sjv.io/XmK93b] to mark where the stone steps are meant to land.
Mark uses a hand tamper [https://homedepot.sjv.io/R5YjLy] to flatten/level the dirt beneath the hole he created for the stone step.
Mark uses a wheelbarrow [https://homedepot.sjv.io/LKWdGo] to carry various materials such as granite, dirt, and tools. You can also rent them at Home Depot [https://homedepot.sjv.io/DyPaen]
Mark uses a level [https://homedepot.sjv.io/JKWda7] to ensure the stone step is level for safe walking.
Mark uses a shovel [https://homedepot.sjv.io/EEWdjQ] to dig the proper-sized hole for the granite step.
Mark uses granite chips [https://homedepot.sjv.io/vPO63y] to fill in the dirt surrounding the granite step.
Mark uses a mattock [https://homedepot.sjv.io/9LrdPj] to break up the dirt on the hillside.
Mark uses a rubber mallet [https://homedepot.sjv.io/nLVg7a] to tap the stones in place.
Mark uses a string line [https://homedepot.sjv.io/LKWdqL] to mark the step layout and keep everything aligned.
Mark uses stakes [https://homedepot.sjv.io/xLR63d] to keep all of the stones aligned.
Mark uses landscape fabric [https://homedepot.sjv.io/jeB63v] to keep the weeds from sprouting between the rocks.
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