Level Sand and Gravel – Use a Transit or Laser Level

The gravel or sand base beneath concrete, flagstone, blacktop, or any other finish material must often be very accurate. If you have too much base material in place, the finish material can be too thin. If you have too little base material in, you can waste expensive concrete or worse yet, come up short! You can learn quickly how to install and level sand or gravel by reading this column.

Geology Homeschool Tips – Lots of Links

Geology Homeschool Tips - From a Real Geologist My college degree from the University of Cincinnati was in geology. I loved everything about it. Here's a colorful geology map of eastern Cincinnati, Ohio. Why is Geology Important to a Homeowner? Your house is built on soil or directly on rock. You need to be aware […]