Make sure downspouts don’t drain onto the patio.Direct runoff into your landscape where the water can soak into the ground. Or connect your downspouts to a patio drain system. More on Patio Drainage. HOW TO RESEAL A CONCRETE PATIO Most patio sealers last between 3 and 5 years. You shou...
Garden vacuums and blowers deserve their honorary mention on this list of best vacuum cleaners to get this year. As you can see, they are hi-tech devices to use outdoor to clean your yard, patio, or driveway. While garden vacuums are not home vacuum cleaners in their purest sense, you...
be covered with water) and make sure the rubber ring is inserted directly into the drain opening. Push and pull on the handle with quick, concentrated thrusts for 20 seconds without lifting the plunger out of the drain and breaking the seal. Usually, this is all it takes to clear the ...
I have some raw frozen extra large shrimp I’d like to steam. It’s a 2 lb. package. But I only intend to steam about 1 lb. of it. I do not care for overly spicy foods. It leaves my mouth so dry that no amount of liquids will clear the dryness! You use a tbsp. of Old B...
The dishwasher shares a drain with the kitchen sink. If you have agarbage disposal, run it before starting a cycle to ensure that the drain is clear. It’s smart to conserve electricity and water by running the dishwasher only when it’s full, but resist the temptation to pile dishes too...
While concrete is one of the hardest and most durable surfaces, it is prone to accumulating dirt, grime and even oil and grease spots. If your driveway, patio or basement floor needs a good cleaning, you don't need to spend a ton of money or take a lot of time to clean it. Just...
lead to spills on carpets or tablecloths. And let’s not forget outdoor spaces. If you love a summer garden picnic, pastries can also wreak havoc on your patio furniture and deck flooring. Pastries are delicious but notorious for leaving behind marks that aren’t always simple to clean up...
Landowners pay an average cost of $2,565 to $4,520 to clear land of trees, brush, and other obstacles. The national average cost is $2,900. You might pay the low-end price of around $430 for a small, flat lot with less vegetation and debris to remove. ...
At Aqua Pool & Patio, we are proud to be the only distributor of Paramount PVR self-cleaning pool systems in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. We have been installing Paramount systems for more than 35 years and believe the PVR is the best product on the market. This incredible system ...
In the ground, excess water will drain away, and you won’t end up with a problem of overwatering plants. But when plants are in pots, and you get particularly heavy rain, then the soil can become oversaturated. And that can lead to root rot and the plants dying. Make sure that ...