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| 1. | Asphalt Driveway Know-How | | Most importantly in having a long-lasting driveway is the underlying granular base. It is necessary for this base to have the correct thickness and composition. Base materials can vary in different areas of the country but they are typically compose ... | |
| 2. | Clear a Clogged Drain | | After you have tried to clear your drain with a plunger the next attack should come from a hand snake. A hand snake is a coiled metal cable or flat steel wire that winds down the drain and breaks up the clog with gentle twists and tugs. It is best if ... | |
| 3. | Construction Defects | | Bought a new home? Remodeled a kitchen? A bath? Added a room? A large construction project is a giant jigsaw puzzle with as many as 10,000 pieces that don’t always come together exactly as they should.
Thus some contractor flubs are to be expected. ... | |
| 4. | Contractor Tip Sheet | | If you're a contractor and wondering when to rent or when to buy your merchandise here's a few tips to help you make the decision.
If your equipment isn't being used 60 to 70 percent of the time, consider renting rather than owning, ... | |
| 5. | Home Repair Rip Offs | | When the do-it-yourselfer becomes the direct-it-yourselfer and hires a contractor for the job, the price tag can get even bigger and, unfortunately, so can the risk.
According to the Better Business Bureau, (BBB) complaints against General Contractors ... | |
| 6. | How to Use a Brush Chippers | | Brush chippers convert unwanted tree waste into usable, dimensional chips that are ideal for use as mulch, compost and as a cover for pathways. There are many sizes of chippers, ranging from a six-inch diameter capacity for limbs up to a monster 18-inch ... | |
| 7. | How to Use a Mini-Excavator | | Everybody is looking for a better way to get things done these days. Contractors and homeowners just may find the answer in mini-excavators. These machines are so versatile you can do just about any type of construction work with them – from using a ... | |
| 8. | If It's In the Air, Use a Lift | | Aerial lifts are among the most popular rental items for good reason. They offer huge productivity gains over ladders and scaffolding. Whether for construction or maintenance, lifts enable trained operators to reach everything that's up in the air.
Things ... | |
| 9. | Landscape Like a Pro | | A sod cutter (shown) is a great landscaping tool that can easily turn a homeowner into a landscape designer. Sod cutters can be used for a variety of landscaping applications including sidewalks, stepping stones, flower beds and ponds. You’ll ... | |
| 10. | Operating an Air Compressor | | There are five basic steps in the operation of an air compressor.
Step 1. Check the oil level to make sure the compressor is properly lubricated.
Step 2. Plug the unit into the correct grounded, 3-pronged outlet. Turn the pressure ... | |
| 11. | Prep and Paint Wood Siding | | A good exterior paint job will protect your house from the elements, saving you the higher cost of extensive repairs. This project will help you with previously painted wood siding, but many of the procedures and advice hold true for other types of siding ... | |
| 12. | Repair Concrete Surfaces | | The first step in repairing and resurfacing concrete floors and other paved areas is to prepare the surfaces properly so that new overlays or coatings can bond securely. All grinding disks use friction either to cut away surface irregularities much like ... | |
| 13. | Sandpaper and Sanding Disks | | For an average-sized room (10 x 15 feet), get 10 sheets of each grit for the drum sander and 10 disks for the edger.
Use the Highest Grit that Will Do the Job!
The first pass should remove at least 90% of the old finish and ... | |
| 14. | Thatch Too Deep | | If your lawn has been taken over by thatch thicker than 1-inch, it is most easily removed with a sod cutter (shown). A sod cutter set at the soil surface removes the sod easily in light and manageable strips. The lawn must then be completely | |
| 15. | Use Pneumatic Nailers Safely | | If you are an experienced user or just learning how to use a pneumatic nailer, it's best to know the safety issues that surround using this powerful tool. The safety rules are easy to follow and most importantly include wearing eye protection to ... | |
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