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Spray crete

I have some very bad concert sections in my patio and am interested in having it coated with a spray coat product. I li...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ktech594
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by ktech594

A fair price and depth for repaving?

We signed a contract to remove 307 square yards of "pavement"**, fine grade and compact, and install bituminous asphalt...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Asphault Driveway

I live in NE Ohio and had an asphalt Drive way put in four years past and had it re-sealed on the third year. How often...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by EvenStephen
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by EvenStephen

Fence Restaining.

I am planning to restain my fence. I am going to powerwash it first, then apply a semi-transparent stain. Do you recomme...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by senin
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by senin

Broadleaf weed pre-emergent?

I'm accustomed to applying a grassy weed (i.e - crabgrass) pre-emergent treatment in the early Spring, but would al...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by waybackNO784SPAM44
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by waybackNO784SPAM44

Water Purifier

I installed a new reverse osmosis water purifier (GE from Lowes). I worked perfectly for a month or two then stopped pr...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jack.pana
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by jack.pana

Snake ID

While pulling some bushes today, we encountered a snake. About 1" in diameter, and three feet long. A copperish color,...
21 comments posted 19yrs
posted by deserttraveler
21 comments posted 19yrs posted by deserttraveler

wood parque/glued over concrete slab

Is this a good idea or should I go with a normal laminate over an underlayer. For reference the rooms are under 200 sq...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Wherwulf1968
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Wherwulf1968

Do I need to keep 4 gpf toilet???

My other post is pages back so I'm reposting this topic. I have a sag in my drain line under the toilet. I currentl...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by BradMM
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by BradMM

typical cost of garage fumigation?

what is a typical cost of garage fumigation? I'm quoted 1500 for a typical 2 car detached garage. it sounds steep.
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by socal.penguin
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by socal.penguin

Gas Boilers Recomendations Please!

In the market for a new residential "draft venting" Gas Boiler. Looking at a few options......Any suggestions would be...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by someguy469
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by someguy469

Pipes knocking

What is the best way to track how and why my pipe knock (upstairs bathrooms only) when the hot water is run. Once I fin...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mikejm79
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by mikejm79

Sparks/Arcing coming from Air conditioner duct work.

Last night at approx 1:30 am my wife and I awoke to a firecracker sound coming from the attic over our bedroom. It was...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mark.gustavson
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by mark.gustavson