leveling the lawn

[Charlie MV]

to do?

[NEWisc]

Think concrete slab (for a garage floor or a parking area). The technique used to get the concrete level will work perfectly for your project. Not too costly - mostly a few straight boards and some wooden stakes. If you know someone in the home building business they could probably show you how to set it up. Or you could get a book from the library that will show you how to do it.

The lumber and stakes can be reused for other projects. I'm assuming that you have a good level, if not, you will need to get one. A transit is a really big help if you can borrow one, otherwise you could use a water hose for the long distance leveling or a level with a laser beam.

[Charlie MV]

screed method?

[Charlie MV]

Thanks again.

[NEWisc]

... it is perfect. It nearly killed us but I mean I'm scared to walk on it it's so perfect.

I know exactly what you mean, it's like that first dent in a new truck - now go out there and step on it before it drives you crazy!!

[Charlie MV]

green.

[NEWisc]

I rigged up 1x12 with duct tape on my feet ...

Sorry about that; I had hoped that my last post would be in time ...

Your pursuit of the perfectly flat lawn has piqued my curiosity. I hope you'll post a few photo's when it greens up. I'd really like to see what it looks like.

[Charlie MV]

this year.

[Charlie MV]

thickens up.