A Flower Garden Without Weeds

Posted on September 28, 2008 - Filed Under Gardening | Leave a Comment

Instructions on how to have a flower garden without weeds

 

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French Drain Innovations: Out with the Old, in with the New

Posted on May 4, 2008 - Filed Under Home Repair | Leave a Comment

When it comes to basement waterproofing, there’s been many new advances in recent times.  It’s time to drop old ways of thinking and embrace the innovations in the field.

The standard in basement waterproofing for many decades was to install
a drainage system outside of the foundation walls in order to catch
water and drain it away from the house. Unfortunately, exterior
foundation drains are failing all over the country, causing basements
to flood at great inconvenience and expense to the homeowner.

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How Much Concrete Do I Need For My Project? Concrete Calculator

Posted on March 25, 2008 - Filed Under Home Improvement | Leave a Comment

Calculating the amount of concrete you require for your project can be a very confusing exercise.

Pre-mix concrete comes in 60 lb. and 80 lb. Bags. A 60 lb. bag provides 0.45 cubic feet of cured concrete and an 80 lb. bag provides 0.6 cubic feet of cured concrete.

If you have mixed concrete delivered, it is sold by the yard (which is a cubic yard = 27 cubic feet).

Square or Rectangle Slab

Following are the formulas to calculate how much concrete you will require for a square or rectangular shaped pour:

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