Putting it charitably, my masonry skills are pretty rudimentary. I can build or repair a small cinder block wall, if you’re not too fussy about little details like having it straight and plumb. Usually, though, if I have a project where masonry skills are required, I call in someone who actually HAS masonry skills. Not only does this increase the probability of having a better finished product, it also makes it less likely the project will end with smashed fingers and a torrent of foul language. Sometimes, though, I still find myself with chisel in hand, doing a job that requires minimal skills, and that needs to be done NOW. After becoming exasperated (and moderately injured) during one such job recently, my son clued me in to the existence of cold chisels with hand guards. Who knew?! Read More
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DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofing Paint Review – A Tale Of Three Basements
This post is sponsored by UGL – DRYLOK®. Once upon a time, there was a family who moved into a home with a perfectly dry basement. Now, I’ve never actually MET this family, but I’m sure they must be out there somewhere. Here in the real world, I’ve lived in several homes over the years, and none of them has had a totally dry basement. The amount of water has varied, from minor seepage to a couple of inches of standing water after a heavy rainfall. Luckily, there’s a cure for that; move your chair out of that puddle, and join us as we explore how DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofing paint can transform your dark, damp spaces into bright, white happy places. Read More
