How to Fix a Cracked Patio Video "Fix cracked patio" is probably the last item on your honey-do list you want to see. You don't think it's possible to hide the crack and you think it will take all day. Fix Cracked Patio Fast The first thing to remember is it's easier and faster to Read More »
How to Remove Patio Tiles Video You can remove patio tiles in a flash using a cordless rotary chipping hammer. For one thing, your back is going to love you. A power tool with a 3/4-inch flat chipping chisel can remove full tiles in seconds if you get under the tile. Related Links Demolition Gloves Read More »
Install Mexican tile? You bet you can do it. It's much easier than you can imagine. Install Mexican Tile On Smooth Slabs Mexican tile is soft because it's not fired long in a hot kiln. The concrete slab under the tile needs to be very strong so the tile doesn't crack. The concrete slab should Read More »
How to Grout Mexican Tile Video Grout Mexican tile - it's a simple job if you do it in the right conditions and understand how water is both your friend and foe. Mexican tile is a unique product that by its very nature absorbs water very fast. If too much water leaves the grout too Read More »
Stop Woodpecker I had a "Stop Woodpecker" sign up on my roof fascia board, but it didn't do any good. As a matter of fact, I installed aluminum sheet metal thinking he'd go away. White Hot Woodpecker Victory! I had success once I started thinking about what made my eyes water. Was there a way Read More »
Install Anchor in Concrete With Epoxy and Magic When you install anchor (s) in concrete or concrete block, you want it to stay put. The best method in my opinion is to create a wedge-shaped hole in the concrete using a hammer drill. The hole will be wider deep in the concrete than the smaller Read More »
Garage Roof Repair - Can Be Simple I took a much-needed break and traveled to Down East Maine a few weeks ago never dreaming I'd be thinking about a garage roof repair price! My wife, oldest daughter, my son-in-law and I saw brilliant fall color in the trees at Mount Desert Island. A neglected detached Read More »
Colorize and Stain Mexican Tile - Use a Masonry Stain It's so very easy to colorize Mexican tile. You can also stain patio pavers or Mexican tile using a liquid translucent stain. Stain Patio Pavers Advice From Heaven The advice you get from some experts is not always the best. Many people seem Read More »
How to Remove Paint from Patio Pavers Remove patio paint fast and easy with a pressure washer. Even soft Mexican tile can be restored safely. Remove Patio Paint With No Damage It's important to realize the key to prevent damage to the patio surface is using the correct tip on the wand and holding the Read More »
Behr Deck Over Problems Behr Deck Over is a thick coating you apply to worn-out decks. Dan from CT emailed me back in October 2016 about this very issue. The coating was designed by the Behr chemists to both fill and bridge over large cracks you see in neglected wood decks. It's important to realize Read More »
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