Concrete driveways are susceptible to damage from deicing salts and freezing temperatures. Ice crystals form in the cement and need a place to expand. Your concrete should have an additive mixed in to create air pockets for these ice crystals.
Financial woes can be leveled by avoiding contractor allowances. Pre select all items before getting the quote and signing the contract.
Residential locksets fall into two different classifications: mortise or cylindrical. Disadvantages and advantages lie in the way they are constructed and installed.
Your choices of caulk at the store will be mind blowing. Not every caulk works well for every job. There are caulks for porous and non-porous materials. Make sure you pick the right one.
Cellulose vs. fiberglass insulation -- which is the best choice? Fiberglass has caused some health concerns. Cellulose insulation requires due care, as cellulose insulation and electrical wiring can produce intense heat, which can cause fire. Both fiberglass insulation and cellulose will settle when blown in, and R value is affected.
Faucets now come with anti-scald features. Temperature and pressure differences can be adjusted on the anti-scald shower devices.
Granite tile and marble flooring are excellent floor materials. They are natural stone products, very durable and stain resistant. Other options for floors include slate and terrazzo. All except for terrazzo are installed like ceramic tile.
Replacing cabinets is exciting. The hardest part is deciding between custom kitchen cabinets, semi-custom cabinets or stock kitchen cabinets. Each has their own special quality. Try to find cabinets that have the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association certification seal.
Electronic tools now come in a wide variety. Electronic laser levels, calculators, and sensing devices are waiting to make your job easier.
Asphalt shingles are very common in the Midwest. What happens when they fail? Problems can be caused through the location of nails, the sealing compound beneath the shingles, installing shingles in the cold and not using felt paper.
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