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Hints/Plans for Hillside Stairs

18 years ago

I have a steepish hill (lets just say I have a hard time climbing up it without the assistance of some ivy vines...my son can climb it pretty easily, but he is six). I would like to install some simple stone stairs to the top of the hill where it flattens out. This is not a huge hill so it would be maybe 15 steps. Ideas? Books? Websites? Thanks

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bullthistle
18 years ago
Railroad ties. The easiest way would be to dig out the soil, put a tie in place, then sledge hammer some 1/2" rebar on both ends into the ground, you might have to drill the holes through. 18" rebar to stabilize the tie.

Here is a link that might be useful: Propagating Perennials
bob64
18 years ago
Attached is a link to an HGTV article I found.

Here is a link that might be useful: HGTV Article
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bcomplx1
18 years ago
If you like having the hand holds, you may need more than steps. If there are conveniently located trees, maybe a rope "handrail" could be installed to give you something to grab onto.

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