Remember: potholes won’t fix themselves and if they get big enough, they can damage your car. It’s best to attack the problem as soon as it is discovered, not just for your car, but for the appearance of your driveway. Preparation Most potholes in dirt or gravel driveways are caused...
A gap between a driveway slab and a garage is a threat to the home’s foundation. If left unsealed, water will seep through, damaging the foundation and causing cracks when temperatures drop. Fixing this gap is not complicated. Filling the gap with an expansion joint will prevent water dama...
0:01:31TOM: And is your driveway cracked or warranted as it suffers from some of those nasty oil stains? Tip first fix the leak in your car. We’ve got a surefire solution that can help clean up those stains for good and restore the surface just ahead. ...
Taking ais the easiest way to pick up dirt and debris from your carpets and seats, and most car washes offer drive-up vacuums that run on coins. Otherwise, a hand vac or Shop-Vac in your garage works well. Once you've sucked up all the crumbs, consider wiping down the dashboard, ce...
Is Your Asphalt Driveway Cracked? Why Asphalt Sealing Is the Best Solution 11 June 2021 Asphalt is perhaps the most widely used material in paving driveways, parking lots and other areas in a building's outdoor space. When properly installed and sealed, your asphalt pavement can last for deca...
As I rounded a corner of the fob, I heard a slight popping noise as the glue inside gave way–reminding me of my struggles to liberate the cracked screen of my Pixel 5a during last fall’s iFixit-aided adventure in smartphone repair. Then I ran the blade around rest of the outside to...
The most important way to maintain a concrete driveway is sealing. As concrete is a porous material, it needs to be sealed against moisture or else it will become cracked and damaged. This is especially true for outdoor concrete like driveways. However, sealing it once isn’t enough – it...
Cracked Water Storage Tank: The tank may have structural issues, causing it to leak. Age of the Water Heater: Over time, aging tanks may develop leaks. What to Do If You Discover a Water Heater Leak? A Quick Overview Determine Leak Source ...
The following information is useful for diagnosing cracked concrete, but if you'd like an expert's opinion, contact a concrete contractor near you for an in-person assessment. Reason #1 - Excess water in the mix Concrete does not require much water to achieve maximum strength. But a wide ma...
Repair all the things that need to be fixed (or have someone to do it for you): Squeaky doors, drawers cabinet doors, or such that get stuck; Loose or broken tiles; Burnt-out bulbs in light fixtures; Cracked windows or ones with broken seals; ...