How to Patch Small Holes in Drywall Patch kits are designed to fix holes that are about the size of a doorknob. Kits come with a self-adhesive mesh patch that sticks to the drywall and covers the hole. These patches are quick and easy to use, but because the patch goes on top of th...
Spread the epoxy paste over the damaged area, filling any holes in the surface of the concrete with a putty knife. Cover the surface to the same level as the surrounding concrete aggregate, then smooth with the putty knife. Step 4 Spread the same sort of aggregate used with the concrete s...
Because concrete porch and patio paints are opaque and applied thickly, they do a good job of hiding hairline cracks and other minor flaws in existing concrete. But if you have larger cracks, gouges, or holes in the concrete surface, you will need to patch them first with an exterior concr...
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This week, X’s icon is lodged next to the calendar widget on one of my home screens, ensuring I’m frequently reminded of that toxic platform. This is an overdue upgrade. Uninstalling X’s Android app and replacing it with a Web shortcut was the latest step in a spiral of ...
If using an HDPE patch, warm it up a bit as well, using metal tongs to hold it as you heat it, or simply put it on a brick or concrete block while heating it. Use the tongs to hold it in place on the pool while another person smooths the materials together with the spoon. For...
If the concrete walkway is near other elements that are fragile that you want to avoid breaking, cover it with plastic sheets.This helps to contain the pieces of concrete from launching too far when you’re breaking it up. Perhaps surprisingly, concrete can be launched quite far in the proce...
To insure water tightness, septic tanks shall be tested by filling with water to the soffit, left standing for twenty-four hours and examined for leakage. This is most important when installed in an area of high groundwater. Concrete septic tanks will usually require only testing of a represen...
How To Determine An Infestation: You’ll notice holes in leaves and silver or dark markings along the leaves (which is a trail of their mucus). Did You Know: These little fellows are mollusks that belong to the same family as clams!
4. Patch Holes, Cracks, and Gaps Fill holes and cracks with spackling compound or drywall joint compound and sand the patches flat when the compound dries, which usually takes about 30 minutes. If you don't plan to prime the walls or ceiling, it's a good idea to apply touch-up primer...