Before summer comes, make sure that your exterior walls are free from any leaks or cracks – it is highly recommended that you check them at least once a year. If you don’t know what to look for, here are some of the main signs of water damage: discolored walls that are soft to t...
Step 4: Seal Your Concrete The final step is to steal your stained floor once the final coat is dry. Concrete sealers come in a variety of finishes, fromlow-luster sealers(which will give you finished floors a matte or dull finish) toglossy or “wet-look” sealersthat really add a lot...
So where do water bugs come from? Gaps around windows, doors, and pipes that penetrate the home’s exterior as well as cracks in concrete floors and walls are all good places to check. If it seems like there are suddenly many cockroaches in the home when previously there were none, the...
Construction begins by dredging a trench in the riverbed or ocean floor. Long, prefabricated tube sections, made of steel or concrete and sealed to keep out water, are floated to the site and sunk in the prepared trench. Then divers connect the sections and remove the seals. Any excess wate...
How to seal odd holes in wallsPeter Hotton
Pro Tip: To cut down on cleaning time, use a small squeegee to wipe down shower glass and walls after every showers. How to Get Rid of Hard Water Stains in Toilets Since bathtubs and toilets are usually made from porcelain, the methods mentioned above should work for removing toilet stai...
Clean and Fill the Concrete Surface The next step is to clean and fill the floor. Scrub the floor with a scrub brush, soap and water. Vacuum up particles on the surface. Use a crevice tool to remove debris from inside seams or cracks. The floor surface must be completely free of debris...
The century-old building we occupy in downtown Easton, Pennsylvania, has a foundation and walls that are thoroughly cracked. But cracking concrete has met its match, and you don’t have to be an engineer–Roman or otherwise– to fix the problem. Crack Repair, Start to Finish In the ...
Generally, you should seal most kitchen granite countertops annually. Keep in mind that different pieces of granite have different porosities. Some countertop areas may need to be sealed more often than others. To determine if it's time to reseal a countertop, dribble some water onto the counte...
surface, both indoors and outdoors,” explains Jenna. “It bonds strongly to nearly everything, including drywall, wood, concrete, and tile. It can be applied to walls, floors, and countertops with minimal prep, and you can use different application techniques to achieve a wide variety of ...