Searching for the Holy Grail of deck stains and sealers? Most wood deck stains or sealers don't last. You are faced with staining your deck year after year. A side-by-side test of deck stains could show which product performs that best. I did the test and the results are in.
Removing the unsightly mildew and algae from the under side of your wooden deck can be messy. Once the wood has been cleaned with oxygen bleach, the deck will look as good as new.
What is efflorescence and how can you get ride of it? Efflorescence of concrete is the white salt deposits that appears on your concrete, bricks or other masonry surfaces.
Leaks around front doors can be from any number of potential defects. Among them, the installer might not have included a weather membrane under the door threshold.
Serious wood rot can be repaired without removing the wood in some cases. Revitalizing rotted wood with chemical products that soak into the dry wood fibers is possible.
Tim Carter introduces a new tool for cutting control joints in concrete.
Tim Carter reviews a great heated winter jacket. Powered by a battery, this jacket keeps you warm when working outdoors in the dead of winter.
When working outside in winter weather, you need to dress for the weather. Cold weather clothing is available to keep you warm and dry when the elements aren't cooperating. A temporary work shelter can also keep out the weather.
Here's how to troubleshoot a garage door opener that doesn't want to close properly. If the garage door opener is broken, check out the new technology for garage door openers, including battery backup and smartphone operation.
When selecting siding for your home, be sure to consider fiber cement siding. This cement fiber siding, when installed properly according to the manufacturer's instructions, will last for years and years.
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