Weekend Projects

AB Courtyard Collection - Weekend Projects

Complete a beautiful project using the AB Courtyard Collection in just a weekend. Learn how to build a variety of weekend projects to enhance the versatility and beauty of your home.

In Ground Pond Enhance your yard with a beautiful below ground water feature	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed: 108 AB York Blocks 27 Wall Caps 2 Tubes of Masonry Adhesive 6 - 50 lbs (23kg) Bags of Decorative Rock 1 Flexible Pond Liner - Minimum of 11 ft² (1 m²) 600 lbs (270 kg) Sand

Above Ground Pond Enhance your yard with a beautiful above ground water feature	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed: 90 AB York Blocks 30 Wall Caps Caps 2 Tubes of masonry adhesive 6 Bags of decorative rock 50 lbs (23 kg) each (optional) 1 Plastic liner 6 ft (1.8 m) diameter x 1.5 ft. (0.46 m) Well-graded gravel - 950 lbs (431 kg)

Light Post Build a beautiful light post and illuminate your yard.	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed: 24 Corner Blocks 2 Post Caps 1 Tube of Masonry Adhesive (optional) 3-50 lbs (23 kg) Bags of Crushed Rock Light Fixture Electrical Wiring Tools Needed: Square Measuring Tape Level Dead Blow Hammer Saw with a Masonry Blade Hand Compactor Hammer & Chisel Drill with a Masonry Bit Safety Glasses Work Gloves

Bench Enhance your yard with this beautiful accent piece.	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed: 52 Corner Blocks 4 Post Caps 2 Tubes of masonry adhesive 8 50 lbs bags (23 kg) of crushed rock (if building on soil) 1 Seating material 30 in. wide (760 mm) by the span of the posts/pillars. Tools Needed: Measuring Tape Shovel Level Work gloves *Note: For a post/pillar that is 6 blocks tall with a 24 in. (600 mm) seating height, you will need 64 Corner Blocks.*

Fire Pit Light up your yard with this beautiful fire pit.	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed: 56 AB York Blocks 28 Wall Caps 2 Tubes of Masonry Adhesive 10 - 50 lb (23 kg) Bags of Crushed Rock* 6 - 50 lb (23 kg) Bags of Decorative Rock* 1 Metal Fire Ring * Quantities will vary depending on the required depth of crushed and decorative rock. Tools Needed: Shovel Level Wheelbarrow Dead Blow Hammer A 2x4 for Leveling Work Gloves

Plantable Entry Monument Build a dramatic plantable entry monument for your entry way.	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed 28 AB York Blocks 8 AB Dublin Blocks 48 Corner Blocks 21 Wall Caps 4 Post Caps 2 Tubes of Masonry Adhesive 12 - 50 lb (23 kg) Bags of Crushed Rock* Plantable Soil as Required * Quantities will vary depending on the required depth of rock. Tools Needed Shovel Level Dead Blow Hammer Hammer & Chisel Masonry Saw Measuring Tape Square Work Gloves Dust Mask & Safety Glasses

Entry Monument Enhance your home with an attractive entry monument.	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed 28 AB York Blocks 8 AB Dublin Blocks 48 Corner Blocks 21 Wall Caps 4 Post Caps 2 Tubes of Masonry Adhesive 12 - 50 lb (23 kg) Bags of Crushed Rock* Plantable Soil as Required * Quantities will vary depending on the required depth of rock. Tools Needed Shovel Level Dead Blow Hammer Hammer & Chisel Masonry Saw Measuring Tape Square Work Gloves Dust Mask & Safety Glasses

Patio Enclosure Surround your patio with style.	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed Corner Blocks AB York Blocks AB Dublin Blocks Wall Caps Post Caps Masonry Adhesive Tools Needed Square Measuring Tape String Line Saw with a Masonry Blade Hammer & Chisel Safety Glasses & Work Gloves

Outdoor Couch Sit back and relax on an outdoor couch you can build yourself.	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed Couch Frame 30 AB York Blocks 14 AB Dublin Blocks 28 Corner Blocks 11 Wall Caps 3 Tubes of Masonry Adhesive Arm Rest Covers and Seat 2 Cedar Studs - 2 in. x 4 in. x 22 in. (50 mm x 100 mm x 560 mm) 4 Cedar Planks - 1 in. x 6 in. x 73 in. (25 mm x 150 mm x 1.86 m) 2 Cedar Planks - 1 in. x 8 in. x 20 in. (25 mm x 200 mm x 510 mm) Tools Needed Tape Measure Masking Tape Chalk Line Hammer & Chisel Masonry Saw Safety Glasses Dust Mask & Work Gloves

BBQ Grilling Station Grill out more often with an attractive and functional BBQ Grilling Station.	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed: 39 in(0.99 m) Grill 50 Corner Blocks 21 AB York Blocks 12 AB Dublin Blocks 5 Wall Caps 2 Outdoor Countertop Material 24 in (600 mm) x 32 in (800 mm) 2 Tubes of Masonry Adhesive Tools Needed: Square Measuring Tape String Line Level Hammer & Chisel Safety Glasses & Work Gloves

Outdoor Kitchens Dine out more often with a beautiful and functional outdoor kitchen.	Detailed Instructions - Option 1 Materials Needed: 30 in ( 760 mm) Grill 63 Corner Blocks 23 AB York Blocks 28 AB Dublin Blocks Outdoor Countertop Material (of your choice) 4 Tubes of Masonry Adhesive Tools Needed: Square Measuring Tape Level Chalk or Tape Hammer & Chisel Saw with a Masonry Blade Safety Glasses Work Gloves

Outdoor Kitchens Dine out more often with a beautiful and functional outdoor kitchen.	Detailed Instructions - Option 2 Materials Needed: 73 AB York Blocks 31 AB Dublin Blocks 67 Corner Blocks 2 Tubes of Masonry Adhesive Outdoor Countertops (cut to size) Tools Needed: Tape Measure Masking Tape Chalk Line Hammer & Chisel Masonry Saw Safety Glasses Dust Mask & Work Gloves

Outdoor Bar Entertain guests with cocktail hour at the Outdoor Bar you can build yourself.	Detailed Instructions Materials needed for a 6 course high bar: 10 AB Dublin 18 AB Yorks (2 - split in half) 24 AB Corner blocks (4 - cut for end pieces) 6 - 12 in. x 24 in. solid surface material (305 mm x 610 mm) 2 - 18 in. x 24 in. solid surface material (460 mm x 610 mm) 3 - 24 in. x 36 in. solid surface material (610 mm x 915 mm) 4 Tubes of masonry adhesive 1 - 4ft (1.2m) Aluminum angle w/inserts & screws Materials needed for a 7 course high bar: 11 AB Dublin 21 AB Yorks (3 - split in half) 28 AB Corner blocks (6 - cut for end pieces) 6 - 12 in. x 24 in. solid surface material (305 mm x 610 mm) 2 - 18 in. x 24 in. solid surface material (460 mm x 610 mm) 3 - 24 in. x 36 in. solid surface material (610 mm x 915 mm) 4 Tubes of masonry adhesive 1 - 4ft (1.2m) Aluminum angle w/inserts & screws

Compost Bin Living Green? Learn how to construct an attractive compost bin to compliment your landscape and help the environment all at once.	Detailed Instructions Materials Needed: Compost Bin Assembly 36 AB York Blocks 12 AB Dublin Blocks 20 Corner Blocks 17 Wall Caps 5 - 50 lb (23 kg) Bags Crushed Rock 3 Aluminum Angle Pieces 1.5 in x 36 in and 1/8 in. thick (40 mm x 915 mm and 3 mm) 9 Concrete Anchors Materials Needed: Bin Lid Assembly 4 Wood Studs - 2 in. x 3 in. x 8 ft (50 mm x 75 mm x 2.5 m) 1 Roll Wire Mesh (Chicken Wire) Hammer and Nails or Exterior Deck Screws (for frame assembly) Staple Gun and Staples 2 Outdoor Hinges Tools Needed: Square Shovel Level Hand Compactor Measuring Tape Circular Saw with a Masonry Blade Dead Blow Hammer Hammer & Chisel Safety Glasses Dust Mask and Work Gloves

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