Sealers help prevent water from entering the surface of asphalt pavement. As a driveway ages is develops small cracks and loose surface aggregate which allows water to penetrate it’s surface. In the winter months the water can freeze causing further cracking and deterioration of the pavement. Pr...
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...
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 ...
A secondary benefit of fixing concrete cracks is improving the appearance of your driveway. Considering that many homes have front-facing driveways, it is a good way to help improve your home's curb appeal. Before you begin the repair, scope out the general area and try to get a feel ...
If you have a crack or split in your asphalt or blacktop 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. Thes...
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 ...
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...
To keep out weeds, fill cracks with asphalt crack sealer. 9. FENCES AND DECKS If you're well experienced with a pressure washer, you can carefully work your way over the surface with a 25-degree spray nozzle. For the inexperienced, scrubbing by hand is more likely to clean, not ...
There are many additions to your yard that help to beautify your home. Utility covers positioned in the middle of your yard are not in this category. Many people with exposed utility covers choose to cover them with faux landscape rocks. There are severa
they’re sturdier and less likely to incur damage if that Santa Claus snow globe cracks and leaks. They’re also easily stackable and can be reused year after year. As an added bonus, plastic boxes and containers offer a heavier seal than taped-up cardboard boxes, and can in turn better...