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Why Concrete Cracks
By: 697295a
Project Type: Look What I Made Category: Deck, Porch & Patio
I have worked in the concrete business for a while, and have seen examples of bad pours and good pours of concrete. Below is an article about why concrete cracks and what should be done to prevent or minimize cracking.
It is by the forces of natu
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Concrete Installation
By: 697295a
Project Type: Look What I Made Category: Deck, Porch & Patio
I recently owned a decorative concrete company, and in the years of working, I came across few customers who knew how concrete should be installed, and many contractors who took shortcuts when installing concrete patios, walkways, and such.
I wrot
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8 x 10 storage shed
By: johnq2269
Project Type: Look What I Made Category: Sheds & Outbuildings
I began by digging the footers 1' deep all the way around. I saved money by calling a local concrete company that delivered my concrete before they headed off to another job. Lots of companies will charge you a small load fee. However, if you're flexi
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Faux Rock Water Feature
By: diytipsguy
Project Type: Look What I Made Category: Exterior Features & Spaces
Created using broken concrete, block and concrete mixes. Fake tree's were textured using SBC Texture Rollers at www.BetterPaths.com Created in two days using home made light weight vertical cement mixes and hand carved and textured using SBC DIY Tex
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Tool Cabinet
By: AndyBoyd
Project Type: Look What I Made Category: Cabinetry
Holding my chisels planes and marking tools ++
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Extreme Birdhouses
By: cranbrook2
Project Type: Look What I Made Category: Recycling
This birdhouse is made from 90 year old reclaimed barn wood. This birdhouse is also made from 90 year old barnwood.
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Living Room Laminate Install
By: Rebelrocker
Project Type: Look What I Made Category: Floors
This living room was in bad need of a makeover!!
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Basement Finish
By: lloydcoakley
Project Type: Look What I Made Category: Basement, Foundation & Crawlspace
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Sliding Door Repair
By: sliderdoorman
Project Type: Look What I Made Category: Windows
There is nothing more frustrating than having a perfectly good sliding glass door that doesn't slide.
Everyone has problems with their sliding glass doors not sliding. If you go to the local big box hardware store, they'll more than likely tell y
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Ondura roof repair
By: bozewack
Project Type: Look What I Made Category: Roofing
The section for this project might be better titled "Look At What I Had To Do". I am certainly not boasting of any construction prowess. Rather, I want to share an experience with our Ondura roof.
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