It is important to properly seal the concrete surrounding the pool to ensure that mold, mildew, salt water and damage from UV rays do not deteriorate or damage the pool deck. Does concrete around a pool need to be sealed? The concrete around your pool should be sealed every 2-3…
It’s an easy way to create flat and uniform surfaces on walls and ceilings so they can be painted or re-textured. As a rule of thumb, you should apply at least two skim coats to achieve a smooth and consistent surface. Below, you will find the top five reasons to…
A part of the suggested span transcript after expanded is In an earlier video I showed you where I was using sanding block and some metal paper to sharpen them all and what I’ve been doing lately is using the you know this diamond stone here. How do you sharpen…
So storing your shoes in cardboard and or plastic boxes for extended periods of time is unfavourable and can, and will, cause irreparable damage to your beloved pairs, eventually. Is it better to keep your shoes in the box? Shoe boxes give your shoes the highest level of protection from…
If moisture is on your crucible when you try to heat it—even if it’s not visible to the naked eye—it will flash boil. This will cause the item to crack or explode, which is very dangerous. You don’t know what dampness the crucible has been exposed to, so you must…
Most experts are going to recommend that people prioritize their 401k, but if homeownership has always been a big financial goal of yours, that should be taken into consideration! Is it better to save for retirement or buy a house? If you absolutely have to choose, however, go for the…
Because they’re so dry, however, raisins tend to absorb the liquid from your baked goods, making the final dessert less moist. That’s almost never a good thing! The best bakers take a key extra step—soaking raisins before folding them into the batter. Is it best to soak raisins before baking?…
They are a vining plant, so they need supports like upright stakes with string or wire between them. Does watermelon plants need support? Watermelons rest easy in hammocks. Swelling fruits will definitely need support on the trellis, and an old T-shirt makes a perfect sling. Once the plants set fruit,…
No, it doesn’t have to be. Traditionally, tiles are used in wet areas of a bathroom (around the bath and within the shower enclosure) as a means to waterproof walls but there are now alternative materials to add a decorative, waterproofing to bathroom walls. Should I tile the walls of…
Sanding sealer should be used after the wood has been sanded down to a bare finish but before the topcoat (such as paint) has been applied. Applying sanding sealer to a stained surface is generally not recommended, as the sanding step will scuff away the stain. Do I need sanding…