Pour A Concrete Pad
To determine the number of cubic yards of concrete you need, measure and multiply the width, length and depth of the excavated area inside the form, and then divide that number by 27. Add an additional 15 percent for ... [... more]
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Chimney Can Be Shortened If Truly Unused
Q: My husband is replacing our roof. He is adding a roof turbine with a thermostatic control to reduce the heat in our attic (old, wood-frame house). He is considering tearing down the chimney because we have just ... [... more]
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Foundation And Plants
Plants and trees can add beauty to your landscape, but as our Pennsylvania homeowners learned, beauty can sometimes create a beast. The biggest mistake homeowners make is planting trees and shrubs too close to the ... [... more]
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Terrible Trees
If a tree causes damage to the foundation of your home, you’ll need to call in a professional. The tree may have to be removed before the foundation is repaired. That’s why it’s important to do your homework. ... [... more]
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Improper Grading
Grading problems are not that unusual. It takes three to five years after construction for the fill dirt around a new home to settle and that's when problems are likely to be spotted. In an older home like the one in ... [... more]
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Driveway Maintenance
Major driveway problems often are the result of poor drainage. During the winter water seeps into cracks, continually freezing, thawing, expanding and contracting until the surface becomes loose. Most problems are ... [... more]
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Notebook: Lolly Columns
Floor joists are the floor's underlying framework. To support the floor above, joists must be straight, solid and level. If the joists become damaged or warped, they begin to weaken. The joists rest on a beam usually ... [... more]
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Termites' Free Lunch
A: It is not likely. Generally, if you have termite evidence but no termites, and there is no evidence the home has been treated, then the termites just moved to a part of the house where they aren't visible. If you ... [... more]
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Notebook: Water Drainage
If the downspouts are open-ended, use a downspout extension hose or a splash block to keep the water at a safe distance. Be sure your gutters are clean and sloped toward the downspouts. In some homes, a basement ... [... more]
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Outdoor Drain Repair
Help Around the House host Henry Harrison helps a guest investigate a problematic irrigation drainage system. They dig up a section of the drainpipe, but are unable to locate a leak or other problem. On his elbow ... [... more]
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Damaging Trees
To minimize risks, make sure that trees are planted at least 10 feet away from the home. Be sure that trees and shrubs are properly trimmed. Talk with a landscaping professional about which types of trees and shrubs ... [... more]
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Level Block And Beam Foundation For A Storage Shed
Help Around the House host Henry Harrison shows a guest how to prepare a level foundation for a new storage shed using concrete footer blocks with height-adjustable cradles. On his elbow grease scale of one to four, ... [... more]
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