A settling orsinking sidewalkis not only unattractive, but it can also be dangerous. Guests approaching your home can trip on the sidewalk if it is uneven and sinking. The old-fashioned way to fix a settling sidewalk was to tear up the entire slab and have it repoured. Newer technology al...
Drill a hole all the way through the sunken part of the concrete with your masonry drill. Connect the grout pump to the hole and pump the grout mixture (pond sand and concrete) into the sidewalk until it is level. A settling or sinking sidewalk is not only unattractive, but it can also...
and another much older one, 2 rats, and two fish. One day, my cat Nikki suddenly became very aggressive towards our older cocker. She's been known to swat at our dogs a bit, but she outright attacked Pippin, sinking her teeth and her now clipped claws into his skin, drawing blood. ...
On the other hand, sandy soil drains well but may not provide the necessary support for heavier patio materials. An experienced professional can assess the soil’s characteristics and recommend the best materials and construction methods that will ensure stability and prevent sinking or shifting over...
A hole or tear in the dura results in a loss of CSF volume, meaning that the natural waterbed shielding the spine and brain is reduced, and the brain sinks inside the head. When a person is upright, this sinking affects the body in a myriad of torturous ways, including “brain sag,”...
Aunt Ruby had told me to have a good time, but I couldn’t bring myself to dance with any of the boys who asked me. The golden wheat field that sprung up a few feet from the open, grassy patio and ran far to the horizon where the trees sprung up was so ...
Place a house brick in the bottom of each post hole with the widest edge facing up. The bricks will prevent the swing set from sinking in the dirt. Set the swing set in place, and hold a level on the top bar of the swing set. Add gravel under each brick to adjust the height as...