Driveway Erosion Repair DEAR TIM: I need to make a driveway erosion repair. My new blacktop driveway is already falling apart. A heavy rain washed away the gravel on the edge of the driveway. As a result, the gravel under the new blacktop is starting to erode. Why is this happening? What's the best driveway Read More »
Rainwater may accumulate around your building or in your yard. Using the proper drainage system, you can move this surface water away from your home.
Composite decking is very attractive but not all composite decking materials are the same. As you start to analyze composite decking prices when you actually touch and feel composite wood decking samples, be sure you ask very pointed questions about what the manufacturer includes in the composite decking to prevent wood rot. Be very careful as some salespeople are armed with the wrong information!
Turn wet ground into dry ground or stop water seeping into your crawlspace or basement with a very simple hidden trench drain. Wait until you read the testimonial from Patrick!
"Moss, mold, and mildew need food to survive, just like you and me. The food sources can be an assortment of things..." Patio Moss Mold and Mildew Prevention Checklist Moss, mold, mildew, and algae feed off invisible food and water Pressure washing can damage precast colored pavers and brick WATCH the copper sulfate video below! Read More »
Galvanized Nails - Always Get Hot-Dipped Nails Hot dipped galvanized are the best nails Electroplated nails are the worst WATCH galvanizing process videos below Pay attention to labels on nail boxes CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I'm getting bids on a new roof and some of the roofers want Read More »
Brick Wall Leaks Driving Rain TIPS All brick walls leak water Water must be captured and released back to the outside WATCH brick wall construction video below Silane / siloxane sealers can stop most leaks in existing walls CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: As result of Hurricane Irma, I Read More »
Vinyl siding paint works best when it is a blend of urethane and acrylic resin. Vinyl siding soaks up heat and therefore has a high expansion/contraction rate. Painting vinyl siding with the proper paint will leave a lasting color for a long time.
Shingles stained with unsightly algae have no copper in the roofing shingle granules to kill the roof algae. Clean your roof with oxygen bleach first, then install copper strips under roofing shingles to keep the black, streaky eyesore at bay.
This is a RARE EMERGENCY alert message. I did this a few years back with Hurricane Sandy that pummeled New Jersey and New York City back in late October, 2012. Hurricane Irma LOOMS This is really for folks who live NORTH of FL. If you're in Florida, you're about out of time and you may Read More »
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