Bobcat’s new E85 is its largest compact excavator yet. Bobcat has added two new compact excavators to its M-Series lineup that offer boosts in efficiency and performance over their predecessors. Although excavators range from small to large, they’re normally divided into three distinct size groups. Mini or compact excavators are typically the most mobile and … Read more
Fiber cement is a composite material made of cement reinforced with cellulose fibers. Originally, asbestos was used as the reinforcing material but, due to safety concerns, that was replaced by cellulose in the 1980s. Fiber cement board may come pre-painted or pre-stained or can be done so after its installation. Fiber cement board is almost … Read more
A properly-maintained septic tank should be odor-free, so if you notice a bad smell inside your home or outside near the leach field, it’s a sign that there’s a problem. Septic odors are caused by gases in the system, including carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and methane. Sometimes, either because of freezing temperatures or because the … Read more
The tiles should be installed with a narrow (1/16″) grout joint using tile spacers. Tiles should be laid on a perfectly level and clean surface. If laying on concrete, make sure the concrete has had time to cure and is completely dry. The tiles can be cut using a wet saw with a diamond blade. … Read more
Defence and Service Values. These values reflect the loyalty and respect that bind people together, the same loyalty and respect that underpin every aspect of what our personnel do in the service of this country, and is replicated in their professional and private lives. These values are: Professionalism. striving for excellence in everything we do. … Read more
Although the heaters can still function when kept under a patio, it is essential you know that they can only be able to work well and provide enough lighting and warmth if kept in an angle that directs the heater on the open side of the patio. Propane heaters have the advantage of warming up … Read more
The traditional rule of thumb is that wainscoting height should be a third of the wall’s height, including the cap or any moldings. So if you have 9-foot walls, then 3-foot (or 36-inch) wainscoting will look great. Scale down to about 32 inches for rooms with 8-foot walls. The traditional rule of thumb is that … Read more
The average 2-car garage costs between $19,600 and $28,200 to build with most homeowners spending about $20,000. The final price depends on the size, and if it’s attached or detached. The most common 2-car garage size is 20′ x 20′ which is 400 square feet. The average expense for a two-car garage measuring about 26×26 … Read more
You can either go acrylic (latex) based paints, or masonry type paints. However, even if you rasp, wash the concrete walls and apply primer prior to painting, the external factors such as ice, water, wind and dirt will slowly chip away the paint and cause blistering and bubbling on the surface. Wash exterior parge, using … Read more
Steel screws are usually used to hold drywall to the wood studs hidden behind it. If you slowly slide a magnet along the surface of your wall, it will be attracted to the steel drywall screws that come up very close to the surface of the drywall. Once you find one location you can measure … Read more