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  Deck Oil 101

  Question My cedar deck needs to be refinished. In one of your articles I read about penetrating oil which you recommended for decks. I would like more information as to the specific oil you referred to and...

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  Clear The Deck!!!

  Question Hi Bros. I have a friend who wants to build a 16′ x 16′ deck off of the back of the house. Now she doesn’t want to attach it to the house, because there is only...

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  Handyman Wanted, What Should a Consumer Ask For?

  Question A few years ago we answered an ad for a handyman to do a few odds and ends repairs to our home. He quoted us a license number and assured us he had expertise in his...

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  Building a Pool, What 4 Things You Need to Ask For

  Building a swimming pool is no less complicated than any other major construction project, including the construction of a new home. There may not be as many details to address, but logistically speaking, the construction of an inground...

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  Better Business Bureau (BBB)/CSLB, Do they Really Work for Consumers?

  Question It’s been my experience, that both the BBB (Better Business Bureau), and the state (contractor’s state license board) tend to protect the contractor and conceal any wrong-doing. I think that word of mouth is a better...

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  4 Steps to Address Bad Work by a Builder

  Question I bought a new house and there are many details that I am unhappy with. Among other things, the linoleum looks crooked, and so does the ceramic tile upgrade in the entry. I have a warranty,...

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  A Lien Has Been Filed, What do I Do?

  Question My problem is that the floor contractor I hired has filed a mechanic’s lien and I am having some difficulty understanding the bond you suggested (on the radio) that I file to protect me against the...

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  Slick Walkway

  Question The concrete walkway and porch in front of my home are quite slick when wet due to the finish. I have considered sandblasting the walk, but I’m not sure that would really do the job. And...

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  Shiny Concrete – Expensive But Worth It

  Question Q. I am building a studio with concrete floors. I want the floors to shine as the floors of the big-box stores do. How can this be achieved? Eric Answer A. Good question Eric. Most of...

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  Repairing a Patio

  Question The surface of my 14-year-old concrete patio is so irregular that it’s difficult to walk on. There are a dozen 4 foot by 4 foot sections of concrete, separated by 2-inch strips of wood. Some of...

  • Posted March 5, 2014
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