Reinforce Concrete Block TIPS: Mortar is strong in compression - weak in tension Concrete block needs steel reinforcement Concrete block should be attached to concrete footer WATCH steel & concrete block video below CLICK HERE for Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter DEAR TIM: I'm building a new home and two concrete block piers toppled over […]
Venting your clothes dryer directly into the garage could be a building-code violation and a bad idea. Dryer vents exhaust a large amount of water vapor. Putting this condensation into your garage could create rust on unpainted surfaces, and worse, mold inside the walls and ceiling. Clothes-dryer venting should be to the outside.
Black Spots on Trex Decking TIPS NO composite deck is maintenance-free Spots are mildew or mold and harmless to decking Clean with Stain Solver organic oxygen bleach Prevent spots with simple solution CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I have 1500 sq. ft. of lakefront boardwalk consisting of TREX Accents decking. There […]
Inlets for fresh air resupply the exhausted air in your home. Without this fresh air you have the potential for back draft of dangerous gases from your appliances.
Repair Concrete Block and Stucco Tips Remove algae with Stain Solver for best repair bond Use cement paint for best bond of repair mix WATCH my THREE VIDEOS BELOW! Fill deep holes in stages - install galvanized anchors CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I live in a house with a […]
I've got lots of revised columns for you below. I'm having a good time doing this project. Why, you might ask? For years, I've known that lots of the information I've discovered the hard way working on countless jobs is still trapped up in my gray matter. This project is giving me a chance to […]
Whitewash is simple and any recipe for whitewash lets you make whitewash paint easily. If whitewash painting is in the cards for you, read here how to make whitewash, what whitewash ingredients to use, and with a little practice, start whitewashing like our forebears in days of yore...
Whitewash can be colorized in any recipe for whitewash. You can make whitewash paint with different ingredients. Whitewash painting takes a little practice, but you can match older finishes and be whitewashing like a pro with a bit of testing.
To make sure you end up with the tile grout color you envisioned follow a few simple steps. Mix all of your bags of grout together to ensure a uniform color. You can also purchase grout stain for changing grout colors that are already on your floor.
The size of studs used in exterior walls, coupled with additional insulation can be highly energy saving. You can determine the possible payback by understanding heating degree days.
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