Installing a flagstone patio is one of the most fulfilling do-it-yourself projects you can undertake. Not only will you be able to proudly declare that you toiled with your own hands to beautify your home, you can also regale your friends with tales of the money you saved by not hiring a professional (representative costs are in the range of $20 per square foot, resulting in a considerable outlay of $2000 for a small 10' X 10' plot). However, just knowing how to install flagstone is not enough to do a good job - you must learn to avoid some common mistakes. The following guidelines can be a good starting point:
1. Do not order flagstones over the phone or Internet. Visit the dealer in person to make the purchase. And before going, be sure to finalize the color, shape and texture you want. Ensure that you buy the right quantity; if required, make multiple trips.
2. Use proper tools. Do not depend on makeshift implements to do the work.
3. Ensure you have a solid base. If you do not, the stones may shift resulting in a crooked patio.
4. Ensure that any cracks and gaps between stones are properly filled to prevent tripping.
5. Ensure that the level of the stones is slightly higher than the surroundings to prevent accumulation of water.
The best resource to teach you how to install flagstone, and to avoid the aforementioned mistakes, is someone who has made this a lifelong vocation. Although it does not require the brains of a rocket scientist to learn how to install flagstone, it does take knowledge, skill and some hours of backbreaking effort. Amidst the numerous DIY guides available today, choose the one that promises to be thorough without promising miracles.
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