Amazon.com dropped prices for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch tablet last week, claiming that the tablet's launch in Europe and Japan was reducing costs. However, it is more likely that Amazon is giving up most of its profit margin by implementing these price cuts, in an attempt to overcome weak demand. Mar 24, 2013 at 10:00AM.
Once the patio has been laid out, use a mattock and shovel to dig out an area equal to the size of the patio and about 5-1/2 inches deep. If you are removing turf to make room for a patio, use excavated healthy turf to patch other areas of the lawn or to create a new area of lawn.
2. A patio can be a hot slab of concrete baking in the sun--or it can be a welcoming extension of the house, calling you outdoors to enjoy cool breezes and fresh air. With a little planning, you can make your patio a comfortable seasonal room.Patios are usually surfaced with brick or stone.. For long, relaxing soaks at the end of the day, a hot tub or spa out on the deck is a must-have luxury. To determine the best location for the spa, consider privacy, access to the house, and whether you want the tub in sunshine or shade. A typical round hot tub is 6 feet in diameter and takes up about 30 square feet.