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Extensive remodeling of a dwelling can be costly, but a few simple steps and modifications can economically enhance wheelchair accessibility. Move furniture to allow at least a 32-inch path and a 5-foot turning radius. Add a 36-inch string to ... [... more]
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How to Repair Bumpy Concrete
If your concrete patio or sidewalk has become bumpy over time as those small cracks turned into holes, you'll be happy to know that you can get a smooth new surface by adding a concrete overlay. With a concrete overlay you not only end up with an ... [... more]
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How to Mix Concrete
Mixing concrete is actually very simple. There are a few pointers that can help, however. Add lime if you want your cement to have a stronger adhesion. Lime is an irritant. In fact, the Portland cement is not good to breathe either, so -- again ... [... more]
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How to remove fresh oil stains from concrete
Motor and Hydraulic oils can easily stain concrete driveways and floors. You can get excellent clean up results if you act immediately however! Older stains are harder to get rid of. Pour cat litter, sawdust, or powdered drywall gypsum onto the ... [... more]
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How to Make a Cement Sidewalk Look like Stone or Brick
If the side walk is already poured, and cured, clean it of gross debris with a broom, and water hose. then etch it a little with muriatic acid so that the cement or mortar will stick. If it is a new construction project you will have a lot more ... [... more]
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How to fix discolored concrete (Eco-friendly)
You may have noticed dark spots or discoloration in your outdoor concrete. This is known as "mottled or pinto concrete". Many things can cause this to happen such as the concrete to water ratio, hard troweled surfaces, improper/inadequate [... more]
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How to Repair Flaking Concrete
Concrete that is exposed to the weather needs to be maintained. The seasons can wreak havoc and create a visual nightmare out of your concrete. If your concrete has been through a few freeze and thaw cycles you may be noticing that the surface ... [... more]
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How to Custom Finish Concrete
Creating a custom finish on your concrete project can be a simple and very satisfying project. Decide on the surface you want in advance to ensure that you have time to work it into the entire surface before the concrete has time to completely ... [... more]
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How to Install Outdoor Wooden Handrails
Whether for aesthetic or practical reasons, installing handrails outside is an easy task for any do-it-yourself homeowner. Wooden handrails, if properly treated, can last for several years and provide a beautiful, natural addition to the outside ... [... more]
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How to Remove Grout Haze and Seal Grout on Tile
For a do-it-yourselfer, there's almost nothing more exciting than installing your own ceramic tile. It's a bit of a challenge, but when the job is done carefully it's a beauty to behold. In fact, things often look so great that the last few ... [... more]
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How to Stop a Gate From Sagging
Springtime! The sun is shining, the temperature is warmer and the snow is finally melting. However, once that snow goes and the frost comes out of the ground, some of us will be faced with an aggravating job--fixing a sagging gate. If you've ... [... more]
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How to Design Permeable and Porous Paving
Rather than cementing in a large area, permeable paving gives the same stable surface with space for water to drain through. This type of surface cover is not only decorative but avoids run-off, gullies and wasted water. It is eco-friendly and ... [... more]
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