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Cover the ground near your windows with gravel. The loud crunch of footsteps on gravel is enough of a deterrent for a burglar to search for another target.

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great design isn’t just for the well-off. Small spaces can be as exciting as the grandest ones, and great materials can be sourced to accommodate a variety of budgets. A few boulders set loose in a circle can add to the joy of the garden as well as any custom fireplace.

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A combination of systems can be used, too. Pavers and concrete strips together give this driveway visual interest.

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Add rocks. Who doesn’t like to play with rocks? Their various edges are smooth like skin or rough like teeth. Pile them up and make some garden art. Create fences. Build dry streambeds at the base of a downspout to carry water out into the garden. Rocks rock.

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walk it very slowly while focusing on your breath.

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Because the driveway is long, paving would have been overwhelming. Cuppett opted for gravel instead, which has an added benefit. “On a property with a farmhouse, it’s just nice to hear the crunch of gravel,” he says.

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walkway with railings to build if needed for steadiness while walking

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