Should split rail fence posts be set in concrete?

• <div><p>Unlike other fence types that require you to set posts in concrete or foam, you only need the dirt you took from the post hole for split rail fencing. Split rail fencing is initially a budget-friendly option. However, it’s not as long-lasting as other fence types, meaning you could pay more on the back end because you may need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-fence-post.htm">replace fence posts</a> or rails that come loose or rot. </p></div>

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Q: Do you need a gravel base under crushed concrete?

• <div><p>Placing either a layer of mixed-size gravel or a paver base under your crushed concrete driveway is a good idea. The smaller pieces will compress and prevent the larger pieces of concrete from driving into the soil below, helping to avoid sinking over time under the weight of vehicles. For added protection from sinking and weeks, you can also install a heavy-duty weed liner beneath the gravel or paver base. Just be sure to use a permeable material to avoid drainage problems. </p></div>

Q: Can tree roots break through concrete?

• <div><p>Tree roots don&rsquo;t necessarily break through concrete on their own, but they can certainly take advantage of existing cracks, even very small ones. As roots grow, they expand the cracks, making them larger and leading to serious and costly foundation damage. It&rsquo;s a good idea to have repairs on any <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quarter-inch-crack-my-foundation-major-concern.htm">foundation cracks you&rsquo;re concerned about</a>. </p></div>

Q: How does concrete not stick to formwork?

• <div><p>Most of the time, you or your contractor will spray the concrete form and framework with a release agent or oil to prevent sticking. This is common practice with wood and steel forms. For insulated concrete forms, the styrofoam formwork often remains in place after construction, so you don&rsquo;t need to treat it beforehand. Foam concrete forms made out of melamine also may not need treatment beforehand, as the material naturally won&rsquo;t stick to the concrete after it&rsquo;s cured.</p></div>

Q: How do you get rust stains off of concrete?

• <div><p>The best plan for removing rust stains from concrete is to progressively move from weaker cleaners to heavy-duty acids. Move from dish soap to vinegar to oxalic acid to muriatic acid, stopping whenever the stain is sufficiently removed. This process ensures that only the safest possible methods are used, rather than jumping right into a powerful cleaner that may be effective but unsafe and unnecessary</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2020
Tonin was able to quickly provide an estimate for repairs to my cinder block and slab back porch, which included: 1. repair of cinder block wall which the previous owner said was damaged when an excavator backed into the porch 2. break-up/removal of old concrete stairs and replacement with new...
T Masonry
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Reviewed in August 2018
Joes team is friendly and diligent. We did a basement cleaning project. They did a good job flushing the walls and concrete floors, and vacuuming the water from the floors.
Joes Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in February 2017
It was great! Tthey cleaned bathroom, kitchen, living room, vacuumed the whole house - even got the cat hair off the throw over the couch! I asked them to do the items in my curio cabinet and some decorative items on shelves in the kitchen - all were washed and left on the kitchen table as I...
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Reviewed in February 2017
I will definitely use Voom again! Drapes and blinds were made from high quality materials and function exceptionally well. We needed window treatments that look great but can also be opened and closed daily- function was key for us. We received professional timely, service with the addition of...
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Reviewed in February 2017
Maggie's organizing is the best investment for your home!! Her company helped me to organize and decorate / stage multiple rooms in my house. From my disorganized and messy closets, she turned them into a beautifully organized spaces, where now i am able to find everything very easily plus my...
Maggie's Organizing and Staging
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Reviewed in August 2012
My daughter had a clock that she kept on her dinning room wall and it was a decorative but working clock. It wasn't working and Morton's Jewelers had an advertisement and she brought it in to him. I think he hired another vendor to do the work, but that's where we went and he did a nice job....
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Reviewed in July 2011
We selected tile with inserts and a decorative bottom. It took me weeks to pick it out and Joy was just lovely. At first I thought I had my tile picked out. But them when I got it I hated it. Just took it back. And we started again. No pressure, just help in finding what I wanted. I was there...
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Reviewed in June 2007
They began the job in July of 2006. The foundation was complete in August of 2006. The sub floor and walls were complete by the end of August. The roof was not complete until mid September, which in the meantime, the sub flooring was getting wet. Some of the windows and doors were put in...
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