Driveway Repair

A four part series about do-it-yourself driveway repair in asphalt/blacktop.

In this course, you will learn about:

• The overall process of patching an asphalt hole
• The right materials to use for a long-term patch
• The importance of taking your time when repairing potholes
• How maintenance crews fill road potholes
• Prepping the hole to be patched
• The base and correct thickness of the patch
• Crack and edge sealers
• The best asphalt and blacktop patching compounds
• High performance cold patch mix

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Tar and Chip Driveway

A three-part series about tar and chip driveway installation and upkeep.

In this course, you will learn about:

• Advantages of tar and chip driveways
• What makes up the paving surface
• Who installs tar and chip driveways
• Weather, leaves, grass and snow and your tar and chip driveway
• Cost of tar and chip driveways
• "Do's and don'ts" for installation and upkeep
• The National Asphalt Pavement Association and Asphalt Institute's helpful publications on tar and chip driveways

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Driveway Cracking

A three-part series about preventing cracks in asphalt/blacktop.

In this course, you will learn about:

• Why asphalt, or blacktop, cracks occur
• The importance of the base for reducing blacktop cracks
• Why NOT to thicken the final blacktop layer
• All the layers that go into a driveway and how to ensure a smooth surface
• Asphalt driveway repaving tips
• Sealing and maintenance of your asphalt driveway
• Proper drainage of an asphalt driveway
• The sub-grade, or soil, beneath your driveway

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Asphalt Driveways

A three part series about asphalt, or blacktop, driveways and how to make them last.

In this course, you will learn about:

• The importance of the driveway base
• How to ensure your blacktop base won't crack
• Proper drainage for your driveway
• The importance of the subgrade, or soil, underneath your driveway
• How to maintain and seal your driveway
• Asphalt and blacktop paving associations
• Other resources to help you pick the best driveway grade

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Asphalt Driveway Sealers

A three part series about sealing new and old asphalt driveways.

In this course, you will learn about:

• Why asphalt, or blacktop, driveways need sealing
• Kinds of sealers that are used
• When to seal your driveway
• The best sealer to use for your driveway
• How to seal new and existing driveways
• Tips for a first-class sealing job
• The National Asphalt Pavement Association and Asphalt Institute as sources of information about asphalt sealers
• A top-recommended driveway sealer
• A list of manufacturers dedicated to high-quality sealers

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House Foundations and Footings

A three-part series on what you should know about house foundations and footings.

In this course, you will learn about:

• Why foundations are so important to house construction
• How footings and foundations act structurally
• Additional books specifically written on house foundations and footings
• Harmful affects certain forces have on your foundation, including: soils, gravity and frost
• How to avoid bad "cutting and filling" techniques
• Building methods to use if building on poor soil
• The difference between piles and piers and how they are used structurally
  

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Foundation Crack Repair

A four-part series about the proper way to waterproof the walls of your house foundation.

In this course, you will learn about:

• What the black-looking compound sprayed on a foundation does
• The difference between damproofing and waterproofing a foundation
• The importance of a drainage system to keep a basement dry
• Why waterproofing isn't used by many builders (a big mistake!)
• What damproofing does to minimize water infiltration
• Why waterproofing is BETTER than damproofing
• How backfilling too soon can promote water infiltration
• Piping water away from your foundation with a sump pump
• The placement of downspouts around your home
• A list of manufacturers who make good waterproofing products

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House Settling Cracks

A three-part series about house settling cracks and tips to minimize them.

In this course, you will learn about:

• An overview of house settling cracks in concrete, walls and ceilings
• Precautions to take against structural cracking
• Understanding house settling cracks
• How soil contributes to cracking
• How to avoid cracks with a shallow foundation
• Great books to read further about house settling cracks

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Basement Remodeling

A three-part series about how to finish and remodel your basement.

In this course, you will learn about:

• The basic overview of the basement remodel
• The order of installation for structural, electrical and plumbing components
• Tips and advice for decorating
• Finishing options and materials
• Keeping your basement up to the builder's code
• Lighting options
• Constructing built-ins, bookcases and bars

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Window Replacement

A three-part series about window replacement and common window condensation problems.

In this course, you will learn about:

• Why condensation occurs on interior windows
• How to prevent condensation
• A vinyl and aluminum combination replacement window option
• Which windows to look for when shopping for replacements
• Which window certification makes for an excellent replacement window

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