Concrete is marvelous stuff but in time it will deteriorate. When it does, you either have to patch it or replace it. Assuming that it is structurally sound, the least expensive alternative is to patch it. However, patching it requires some attention to detail or your patch will not last....
There are a lot of complicated physical and chemical reasons why that happens, but all that matters for divers is that water likes to stick together. RELATED: Who’s on the U.S. Olympic Diving Team? Meet the Athletes Going to the Paris Game Breaking that stickiness at the moment they ...
Earthbags can be used as infill for a more conventionally framed home, but for this section, we'll look at how to build an earthbag dome. Rubble trench foundations, meaning a trench filled with rocks, gravel or broken concrete, are commonly used with earthbag homes. The first layer of bag...
Rubble trench foundations, meaning a trench filled with rocks, gravel or broken concrete, are commonly used with earthbag homes. The first layer of bags can either be placed at ground level or slightly below ground level, in the trench. Bags should be filled on-site, right before they are ...
When feedback focuses only on what's broken, it can feel discouraging, even if it's well-intentioned. But when you balance your input by highlighting strengths and areas for growth, your message is more likely to land—and stick. This doesn't mean you need to sugarcoat or wrap criticism...
Avoid abrasive cleaners or brushes, and stick to good old soap and water for best results. To clean concrete countertops, spray them with a solution of hot water mixed with a few drops of gentle dish soap, like Dawn. Wipe clean using a damp microfiber rag. Dry off with another clean ...
Use the level to make sure your posts are straight and level. You can use post brackets to put the posts up. We used the brackets in the large building, but we sunk the post directly in the concrete in the small building. I plan to stick with the brackets for my next bottle building...
Tyler Cowen:And to say to someone with trust, “Well, I understand your objection to this candidate, but we see the upside, and we’re going to take a chance in this case,” and not have the trust within the organization be broken. Th...
In Part 2 of “Adult Child Living at Home?” Debbie Pincus, MS LMHC will discuss concrete ways for you to talk with your child about responsibility and their future. She’ll also give you ideas on how to ease them out of your house and onto their own two feet....
The first and most important step to defining your boundaries is to make them concrete. Boundaries are often confusing and abstract because they feel invisible daily. However, by visualizing your boundaries and writing them down, you can get much more clarity on where you want to draw the line...