April 18th, 2010
tgdesigns98 asked: I am going to be installing a concrete driveway. I have tore out the excisting asphalt driveway and formed up for the concrete. How do I install the expansion joints? Do you pour the concrete in one pour and then use a saw and cut the concrete where the joints need to go in? How often do they need to be placed for a 17′ by 78′ driveway?
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Tags: Asphalt Driveway, Expansion Joints, Pouring Concrete
Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY) | 6 Comments »
April 9th, 2010
Marvelissa VT asked: I have old indoor/outdoor carpet adhered to the top of my patio from the previous tenants. What is the least expensive and most effective way to remove it?
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Tags: Concrete Patio, Outdoor Carpet
Posted in Other - Home & Garden | 2 Comments »
April 7th, 2010
cheermaster71 asked: I am wanting to paint my concrete patio area outside. What would be the best way to prepare and paint the area and give it a nice updated look?
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Tags: Concrete Patio, Paint, Patio Area
Posted in Other - Home & Garden | 3 Comments »
April 5th, 2010
thecrad asked: to try and give it character i absolutely **** it and i’ve been using an angle grinder with a wire brush to get it off but it’s removing a lot of the surface any ideas on a less abrasive approach or a chemical maybe ?
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Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY) | 2 Comments »
April 3rd, 2010
Holly Berry asked: I’m thinking the driveway and walkway won’t be hard but what can I do about the steps on the porch? I want it all to be the same material and I’d like to have either a smooth concrete porch and driveway or better yet, cover it all in some type of stone like this: http://www.southeasternstone.com/images/Chocolate%20Gray%20Steps800.jpg
Hubby and I are good do-it-yourselfers but I’ve never done a project like this before. What is the best material to set in the stone (concrete?) and what do I need to know about how to do this? Specifically how to do the porch and steps please.
Pics of my project:
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http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t176/hollysyafro/?action=view¤t=concrete002.jpg
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http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t176/hollysyafro/?action=view¤t=concrete005.jpg
http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t176/hollysyafro/?action=view¤t=concrete006.jpg
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Tags: Amp, Chocolate, Concrete Porch
Posted in Other - Home & Garden | 2 Comments »
April 3rd, 2010
rayzinside asked: I want to build a 10×20 wood carport. Basically a roof on 4×4 posts. I wasn’t wanting to drill into the concrete. I was wanting to know if there is a way to attach the 4×4 posts to the concrete without drilling into the concrete driveway. If that is not possible what is the best way to attach the 4×4 posts?
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Tags: 4x4, Carport, Concrete Driveway
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 8 Comments »
April 1st, 2010
Sharon H asked: This s ragedy green indoor/outdoor carpet on a concrete patio that I want to remove and possibly paint the concrete.
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Tags: Concrete Patio, Outdoor Carpet, Ragedy
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 4 Comments »
April 1st, 2010
swcc asked: I recently had a 100×10 driveway poured. The crush and run or aggregrate is exposed in several areas. Shouldn’t the builder do a finish around the the driveway, so the stones don’t wash out. According to him, the driveway is done. Is there anything legal I can do if he doesn’t do this?
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Tags: Aggregrate, Concrete Driveway, Crush
Posted in Other - Home & Garden | 3 Comments »
