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photo 1: mark the fire ring and patio
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cut away the sod
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remove enough dirt so that the top of the flagstone sits in. below the surrounding sod. the sod cutter works
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the beauty of a fire ring
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an outdoor fire is a natural gathering spot
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photo 4: spread a sand base
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set the second row of stones on top of the first. straddle the joints of the first row
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photo 7: fit the flagstones to the fire ring
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photo 8: finish laying the stone
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photo 2: remove the sod
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photo 3: dig until the flagstone is in. below the sod
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begin your planning
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assemble the ring
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photo 5: place the first row of stones
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photo 6: finish setting the stones
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lay the sitting area
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remove sand to stabilize it
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photo 9: fill the gaps between the flagstones
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set the flagstones in a bed of sand
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have the necessary tools
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level
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required materials
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1/ yards of sand
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sq.ft. of flagstone
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granite retaining wall stones
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