Saturday, January 9, 2021
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
How to Build Steps on a Slope
Use pea gravel and wood posts to build steps in your yard.
Cost
Skill Level
Start to Finish
½ Day
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Excavate Area
Remove any large rocks or the current steps using a shovel and sledgehammer as needed. Make sure to wear eye protection.
STEP 2
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Grade Area
Flatten out the area where each step will be located using a shovel, and tamp down with a hand tamper to level it out. As you do this, keep in mind each step will be around 4-6 inches high or the width of your post at minimum.
STEP 3
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Cut Posts
Measure, mark and cut each post into three pieces: one at 30" and two at 19" for each step.
STEP 4
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Assemble Frames
Pre-drill holes where the spikes will go using a 3/8" bit. Hammer in spikes to attach three posts together, creating the step's frame. Repeat process as needed to build more steps.
STEP 5
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Position Bottom Step
Starting with the bottom step, place it in the desired position and level it up with dirt or stones. Check with a level.
STEP 6
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Secure Frame
Pre-drill 1/2" pilot holes, then hammer in a 24" rebar on either side. This will help keep the steps in place over time.
STEP 7
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Secure Next Step
Place and level the next step's frame on top of the bottom step. Hammer in galvanized spikes through the top of the frame and into the step below. Repeat this process until each step is installed and securely fastened to the step below.
STEP 8
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Lay Weed Block
Trim weed block material with scissors or a utility knife to fit within each frame, and lay inside.
STEP 9
Fill With Gravel
Add pea gravel on top of the weed block material, and level out by hand.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Who cares about providing a safe entrance to Marinwood Park? Not the CSD.
For this we pay our Marinwood CSD manager and Marinwood Parks manager a generous compensation to restrict access to our parks!?. So maddening.
A private citizen even OFFERED TO PAY FOR THE RAMP but this was refused. Listen how this matter is discussed at the 11/24/2020 Marinwood Parks and Recreation meeting after Anne brings up the topic. Jon Campo, a commissioner and professional with Marin County parks department agrees that it would be feasible and not costly but John Tune, Commissioner and Eric Dreikosen, General Manager disagree claiming that it would require a major project.
Jon Campo, was responsible for the creation of the new bike trail and is well versed in trail construction. He knows how simply it is to create a gentle slope entrance to the park. It is no more complicated than a retaining wall commonly found in many backyards. It is too bad he is leaving the Commission. We need common sense on the commission.
Bill Shea, Marinwood CSD board member sat silently as always neither offering an opinion nor a solution for dangerous access on Quietwood Drive West Entrance
Marinwood Park is a MAJOR walking path especially for people with mobility issues. It is preferred because it is flat and provides easy access along a beautiful natural area. During the pandemic park use has DOUBLED as people have been locked out of their gyms and other recreational activities.
Friday, November 13, 2020
Conspiracy to steal the presidential election?
Joe Oltmann (now banned on Twitter) exposes pro-Antifa, cop hatred-inciting rants of #EricCoomer, VP of strategy/security of Dominion Voting Systems. "What if I told you he is a major shareholder" in Dominion & "owns patents associated with other voting systems?"
Editor: This is the most amazing tale, that if correct, is a conspiracy of historic proportions. 2020 is proving to be an amazing year.