This video comes directly from brick patio contractors gives you the insider tips that they use to install residential and commercial paver surfaces. Following these tips will make your DIY paver patio project come together perfectly. These brick patio contractors take you through the step-by-step process of creating a base, laying the pavers, and even providing care tips for your finished patio. Some of the things you will learn in this video include preparing the base, and what type of materials are best to use for the base. Video Source These insider tips directly from the pros are easy to…
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Garage floors are usually made of cement. Cement is great stuff, but unfortunately, it can easily become damaged. Putting an epoxy coating helps protect the concrete. Epoxy coating specialist Doug Fasching joins the popular This Old House YouTube channel to explain how you can put down an epoxy coating for garage floor. The first step is to wash the floor with a degreaser. Video Source After that, you need to wear protective equipment to use an acid etcher. Mix with water and apply to the floor in a plastic watering can used only for this purpose. A metal watering can…
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There has been an increase in homes with beautiful backyards with inground pools. Having a swimming pool in your backyard means you have somewhere to cool off your body, especially during the warm and hot months of the year. However, besides that, a pool can be a great place to relax, hold a backyard barbeque party, or spend some time with family. That is why it is essential to build a pool deck that allows you to conduct such activities. If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of constructing such a structure, this article will give you the necessary guidance.…
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A nice lawn helps increase your property value. Using fertilizer is a great way to get a lawn that attracts attention. Jason Creel of the YouTube channel Lawn Care Life looks at what you need to know about lawn fertilizer. Lawn fertilization companies want you to buy a lot of their fertilizer, so they often recommend you to use more than your lawn needs. Try half of the recommended dose. Video Source If that does not seem to work after a month, then up the dose to the recommended amount. Lawn fertilizer bags have three prominent numbers displayed, each separated…
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Installing a water tank is a tough job on its own. Don’t let yours erode or you will have to go through the process again. Make sure to have a tank liner for water systems installed to keep your water tank viable for many years in the future. Water tank companies will come by to inspect your water tank, repair any leaks, and potentially replace a water liner. Underground tanks are supposed to last 20 years and more. Video Source The construction, maintenance, installation practices, and even the soil condition can all lower the projected life span. Water tank liners…
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Most homeowners know that pipe and sewer services are primarily responsible for the plumbing in their home. What they do not know is how it all works together to create the plumbing system in your home. This video explains in detail how your pipe and sewer services in your home work. Video Source As a homeowner it is a good idea to have a basic understanding of how your plumbing system works. Knowing the basics about your plumbing system can come in handy if you run into any plumbing problems. Of course, it also helps to have some general understanding…
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Having clean and safe water in your home is crucial for your household. It helps prevent a significant number of diseases such as waterborne diseases from jeopardizing your health and that of your family. That is why having a water treatment system in your house is very important. It does help, especially in softening hard water that might come from your water supply. Video Source The hard water contains too much dissolved calcium, magnesium, and other related impurities. With hard water, the efficiency of your water heating system will be negatively affected. That means it will not heat the water…
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Having property near the ocean is a great thing and is something many people enjoy and take advantage of. But there is one draw back to living on or close by the water- and that is erosion caused by the effects of the water and tides and storms. Seawalls can help protect property and seawall erosion control can make a big difference in how much maintenance and work needs to be done to offset the damages caused by water erosion. This YouTube video goes over some of the key features and design elements that allow seawalls to do what they…
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In this YouTube video, River Pools runs through a list of things to consider when looking for the best pool installation company. Before getting a swimming pool installation quote, homeowners should be on the same page about several things. A person should know whether all property owners agree to have a swimming pool installed on the property. Without their agreement, a contractor will not proceed with construction. Video Source People should agree on what features are the most important to them. Some people want one end to be deep with the other shallow, while others are more focused on the…
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What are some of the most common AC repairs and what can you learn from the most common AC repairs? This video talks about the top ten most common AC problems. Knowing what can be wrong with your ac is important. Some of the most common problems are very easy to detect and this video walks you through the ways to detect those problems. Many of the most common problems are very easy fixes. Video Source This video links to other videos that can walk you through the fix processes. Air conditioners typically go down on the hottest days of…