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Backyard Borders Keep Things in Their Place
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Backyard Borders Keep Things in Their PlaceBackyard Borders Keep Things in Their Place Whether your backyard landscaping runs toward the formal and organized or the wild and free look, it's often helpful to have some type of border between the different areas to contain plants and landscaping materials, and to provide a visual transition. You have a wide variety of materials to...

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Building a Dry Stone Wall
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Building a Dry Stone WallBuilding a Dry Stone Wall Introduction Building with stone is not only beautiful, but also durable. Unlike railroad ties or wooden fences, which may rot and must be replaced every 10-15 years, stone does not deteriorate. Stonewalls also offer a charm that no other material can equal, and are especially beautiful as part of flowerbeds and...

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Granite Care and Maintenance
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Granite Care and MaintenanceGranite Countertop Care and Maintenaince Unlike marble, granite is a relatively hard, non- porous, natural stone. It is relatively unaffected by most chemicals. However, I would not recommend harsh, caustic chemicals on it. Instead, I would clean your counters with a neutral, mild, vegetable oil-based cleaners such as our Murphy's...

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Marble Care and Maintenance
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Marble Care and MaintenanceThe Marble Tile and Floor Repair and Care FAQ Marble is stone that is generally polished and used in fine building work, furniture, or decorative art. It may be white or colored. It is porous, and easily stained. Marble is etched by acids. Wipe off anything spilled on marble immediately, as you would on a wood surface. Avoid setting

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Slate Care and Maintenance
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Slate Care and MaintenanceThe Slate Maintenance FAQ Slate is quarried stone used for fireplaces, hearths, and floors in the home. As slate is a porous stone material, it should be sealed. Get a special slate floor sealer from the flooring dealer or home center. The sealer penetrates the upper surface of the slate, and protects it from soil and scratches, and from...

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Stone Care and Maintenance
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Stone Care and MaintenanceThe Stone Maintenance FAQ Stone is often used for fireplaces, hearths, and accent walls in the home. Stone fireplaces will be easier to clean if you apply a finish of penetrating sealer which contains tung oil. This is moisture resistant and forms a coating tough enough to wash with soap and water. Brush stone occasionally to remove dust...

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