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This pond pump had about an six-foot power cord. But as it were, it had nowhere to go. Fortunately, when we installed our patio, I thought far enough ahead to pull a new circuit stub over with / to the location ofmy post lamp. (Andthisis something that I have written about previou...
Mixing up and pouring your own concrete patio may save you money initially, but if you make any mistakes along the way, you could be facing substantial costs for concrete repair or replacement. Also keep in mind that you’ll need to shell out money for equipment, finishing tools, forming ...
I am not into major concrete home repairs but I’d bet this could also be used to fix concrete steps (walkway),concrete patio, concrete slab and other masonry work. I have used avinyl concreteresurfacer (when I madethe Giant concrete Garden orbs) and they have also stood the test of t...
I have a covered patio w/ a 14.5 x 10.5 ft concrete slab that is around 4 inches thick. There are two posts supporting the roof over the patio, on the SE and SW corners of the slab. This past spring I noticed a thin crack extending from the patio door to the slab edge by the ...
So what type of paint do you use on a concrete patio, and is painting a concrete patio or porch always a good idea? Before you plunge into a concrete patio painting project, learn more about the pros and cons of painted concrete patios and get tips for choosing and applying exterior conc...
Quick Tips On Using Concrete Questions and answers about the proper use and care of concrete. Rebar Installation & Sizes If you are installing a concrete garage floor, patio, driveway, sidewalk or support columns you should consider using reinforcing bars or as they are termed in the industryre...
Large concrete patches such as a step, corner of a driveway, sidewalk, or patio must be attached to the old concrete with a mechanical pin. The cement glue or additives will not do the job on their own. I've successfully employed standard reinforcing steel bars for years. They're inexpen...
That often means room for a patio, a grill, a sink or a fireplace. Some think of it as adding a family room without the roof. For many, the building technique of choice when creating these spaces calls for using segmental concrete paving. This technique employs interlocking units-called ...
When it comes to upgrading your backyard patio, one of the first things you need to decide on is the type of material you want to use. There are many options to choose from, but concrete pavers are an ideal choice for many reasons. Not only are they affordable and versatile, but they...