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How to Maintain and Repair Your Chimney
Make your chimney last for decades with a few hours of simple maintenance
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How Proper Prep Leads to Crack-Free Concrete
Good finishing techniques will make a slab look great for a while, but proper ground prep will keep it looking...
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Build an Outdoor Table with Quikrete Countertop Mix
I needed to make an outdoor table that would be reminiscent of stone (without the high cost) and have the...
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How to Build Outdoor Stair Railing
Tips for making rock-solid stair posts
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How to Repair Concrete Cracks with Caulk
How to make long-lasting caulk joints and keep water out.
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Radon Gas Remediation: The Best Radon Mitigation Systems
Radon gas moves from the soil into a home directly through pores in concrete and gaps in walls and floors....
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Salt on Concrete
You really need to avoid those ice melters! Here's why.
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Concrete Sealer: Protect Your Driveway
The cause of 'spalling' or 'scaling' concrete is simple.
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How to Pour a Concrete Sidewalk
Pour a smooth, durable and crack-free concrete walkway.
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A Heated Driveway: Is It Actually Worth It?
Have you considered a heated driveway? Radiant heating slabs have been around for decades and have been growing in popularity...
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How To Install an Outdoor Stair Railing on Concrete Steps
Add safety and style with a custom outdoor stair railing.
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How to Install a Shower Drain in Concrete
Plumb the drain using a special leak-proof drain assembly.
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How to Install Basement Carpet
Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet.
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How to Build a Wooden Walkway
Create a boardwalk in your back yard
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How to Remove Tile From a Concrete Floor
Create a smooth surface for new tile
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How to Caulk Concrete
Use foam backer rod and keep the caulk bead thin.
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How to Install Cement Board on a Floor
Make a solid, durable base for floor tile.
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2 Simple Steps to Protect Your Exterior Stonework
Doing this will extend the life of your exterior stone.
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Resurfacing a Sidewalk is Easy to DIY
A fresh, perfect surface for old concrete and a uniform look for new repairs.
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How to Choose the Right Retaining Wall Material
Learn the pros and cons of stone, wood and concrete block retaining walls
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Garage Flooring Options
Choose the floor that's perfect for your needs and budget
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Replace a Section of Sidewalk
Here are three facts about concrete: It’s hard, it will eventually crack, and it’s expensive when installed by a professional.
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NuDeck by UGL: Concrete Application
The NuDECK coating makes my stairs pop! The paint will also protect my concrete from deterioration from Minnesota winters. A...
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Masonry Nailing Trick
If you’ve always had trouble driving masonry nails into concrete to mount furring strips or boards, try this trick.
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10 Surprising Things You Can Do with Concrete Blocks
From a succulent wall to an attractive sofa, these are some seriously creative ways to use concrete blocks.
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How To Build a Post and Beam Pavilion
Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...
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How to Install Fiber Cement Siding
How to cut, nail and install durable fiber siding, plus caulking and painting tips.
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How to Pour a Perfect Concrete Slab
A concrete driveway makes a beautiful gateway to your home that can last for decades if it’s installed correctly. But...
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How to Remove Rust from Concrete
This cheap and easy method for removing rust stains on concrete comes directly from an editor's hands-on, DIY experience.