How to Kill Ants in Driveway Cracks I have been asked, "How do you kill ants in driveway cracks?" In fact, I have heard it so many times that I decided to write a blog post about it in detail, including home remedies, pest control solutions, and other ways not commonly heard of....
If you have a crack or split in your asphalt orblacktop driveway, you'll need to repair it as quickly as you can. Cracks can be caused by the pressure of vehicles, but the driveway can also be made vulnerable to this damage by the cold weather, followed by a long hot spell. These...
After patching and filling any cracks or dips in your asphalt driveway, you may also wish to seal your driveway to prevent any further water seepage. Preparation Before patching the crack, it is very important for the affected area to be as clean and smooth as possible so that the ...
Fill the Cracks Use an asphalt patch to fill any cracks in the existing driveway. Large cracks should have sand filled into them up to a quarter of the way and then the patch placed on top of that. Use a tamper to tamp down the asphalt. Asphalt patch can be purchased at most home ...
Seal Your Driveway Sealing your drivewaybefore winter even hits it a great preventative measure to take in order to protect your driveway. A sealing product will fill any cracks in your driveway. This will prevent any water (think ice and snowmelt) from seeping in, freezing, and eventually...
Your goal is to stagger the bricks so that no two bricks end at the same location, except at either end of the driveway. Step 9 Tamp the bricks in place repeatedly. Lay a pile of sand on the drive and use a push broom to move the sand into the cracks between the bricks. Sweep ...
Maintain your driveway by repairing cracks and resealing the surface every few years to extend its life. This prevents larger, more expensive problems. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do you calculate concrete driveway cost?To calculate the cost of a concrete driveway, first measure and determine ...
We also often use a large chunk of cardboard or a poster board to block plants we don’t want to accidentally spray. We usually break out our weed killer + sprayer every 3-4 weeks— mainly for the cracks in the sidewalk and driveway, for the edge of the road, and the “dead ...
It is possible that a potential crack could just be a hole. Similar to cracks, a hole in a gutter is often the result of water or debris pooling in a certain spot, accelerating corrosion in that area. Over the course of months or years, this problem becomes larger with the onslaught of...
This an optional step for those who need it, but if there’s any damage on your dresser, now’s the time to fix it. I got lucky with mine as it was kept in excellent condition and didn’t require any repair. However, if you do need to patch up any holes or cracks, or deep sc...