One of the quickest ways to give your home a fresh, new look is to give your concrete patio or driveway an instant facelift. You can paint a concrete patio to look like stone, but it will weather, fade and chip over time even if you seal it. Before you spend all of the time and...
From a foundation to a new driveway, how much does a concrete slab cost to install? Cement slabs create a strong, durable foundation for hot tubs, propane tanks, sheds and other structures. Larger concrete pads with thickened edges form the base of garag
classic touch, opt for hardwoods like oak or walnut. If you’re on a budget, softwoods like pine can be a cost-effective alternative. For a more industrial vibe, incorporating metal elements such as hairpin legs or a steel frame can add an edgy contrast to the...
New concrete must have cured for at least 30 days before applying epoxy coatings. If you want to hire out the work, data from HomeAdvisor shows that having a professional lay down an epoxy floor will cost you between $3 to $12 per square foot, with an average two-car garage floor ...
A pressure washer can help you quickly clean large areas of all kinds of hard outdoor surfaces. You can use a pressure washer to spray off a wooden deck, siding, a car or a concrete surface such as a patio, walkway or driveway. They're great for when the old "brush and soapy water...
You may need to refinish or repaint the wood, so only try this method when all else fails. A simple damp cloth is often enough to remove adhesive from wood How to remove adhesive from glass Most adhesive residue can be removed from glass using acetone, found in most nail polish remover...
Wear a mask when sanding to protect your eyes and lungs. Sand and gravel are instrumental in the building blocks of America's way of life. These materials are used in the building roads and homes, making concrete and blocks, mortar and plaster. Sand and gravel, in their many and varied ...
Let the concrete harden. Step 8 - Add Posts Add beams and posts in the predetermined areas based on your approved plans. Use nails to secure the beams and posts into place. Make sure to frequently use a level to check that everything is still straight. A small deviation can cause a ...
We’ll be sharing a LOT more exterior projects in the upcoming months! For now, come see how we edged our garden (it’s easy I promise!) And all of my tips for how to refinish your porch/exterior steps:Posted By Christina 27 CommentsLearn...
Also, some the family and I have been hard at work starting to refinish some of the old trim to be reused (somewhere upstairs). I’ve made a few trips back and forth from North Minneapolis with the truck hauling home some radiators that I’ll sandblast and repaint to use for my hot ...