cutting down a dead tree

How to Cut Down a Dead Tree?

Cutting down trees, especially dead ones, presents a challenging task for most DIYers. If you’re looking up how to safely cut down a dead tree, then odds are you’re looking to fell something a little larger than a leggy sapling that’s getting too tall.

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tung oil

Is Tung Oil Food Safe?

Tung oil is one of the most commonly used natural wood finishes among woodworkers, but the question often comes up “Is Tung oil food safe?” If you’re working on kitchen countertops, cutting boards, or other items that come into contact with food, then you’ll want to be sure your wood finish isn’t toxic.

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how to apply tung oil

How to Apply Tung Oil?

Tung oil is a favorite of woodworkers, DIYers, and anyone looking for a drying oil that’s both natural and leaves a gorgeous finish. This stuff has been around for centuries and has been used extensively in China as a preservative for wood ships and other exterior wood applications.

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pallet with sakrete concrete

How Long Does Sakrete Take to Dry?

Whether you’re pouring a slab for a shed, installing concrete stairs, or setting footings for fenceposts, one of the most common questions that pop up is “how long does Sakrete take to dry?”

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concrete slab curing

How Soon to Start Watering Concrete?

A key component of any concrete application is the curing process. Curing is the process of maintaining the right level of moisture inside the concrete within the ideal temperature range to aid the cement in setting properly.

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concrete slab with forms

How to Fix Too Much Water in Concrete?

A common issue among many beginners when working with concrete is adding too much water to the mixture. The ideal texture for most concrete applications is actually drier than most people think, so adding too much water to the mix is an easy mistake to make.

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concrete forms steps

Can You Leave Concrete Forms on for Too Long (or Too Short)?

If you’re pouring concrete in forms then you might be wondering if there is an issue with leaving the forms on for too long (or for too short). If you’re a contractor and frequently work with forms, then you’ll want to get them from one job to the next as quickly as you can, because as we all know time is money.

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door weatherstripping

How to Install Door Weatherstripping?

A door without properly installed weatherstripping is a major drag on your heating or air conditioning system. Without good weatherstripping, air can pass freely through the gaps between the door and the door jambs.

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