Do It Yourself (DIY)
Do it yourself tips, projects and fails.
Sealing a worn asphalt driveway – Part 5 – Sealing
The final step in the process is to apply sealer to the driveway. This will help stabilize a badly deteriorated driveway.
Continue readingSealing a worn asphalt driveway – Part 4 – Crack and Pothole Filling
Cracks and Potholes in the driveway need to be filled. This part of the project requires a variety of materials and techniques.
Continue readingSealing a worn asphalt driveway – Part 3 – Cleaning
One of the most critical aspects of sealing your driveway is to get it as clean as possible. This will require a pressure washer and cleaners as well as patience and time.
Continue readingSealing a worn asphalt driveway – Part 2 – Materials and Tools
Once you decide to go ahead with the resealing project, it’s time to gather materials and tools. This includes a pressure washer and cleaners, an intial supply of filler and sealer and more.
Continue readingSealing a worn asphalt driveway – Part 1 – Feasability
I was faced with a well worn asphalt driveway. It had not been sealed in a number of years. Was it worth trying to crack fill and seal?
Continue readingHarbor Freight 10 x 17 Portable Garage (tent)
I needed some additional temporary storage so I purchased a ‘portable garage’/tent from Harbor Freight. It required three of us to build but the construction was straightforward.
Continue readingA quick fix for a sticking Fluidmaster toilet valve.
I don’t have the time to replace the valve right now but this quick hack worked.
Continue readingFixing a broken dolly
The weld failed that connected the small wheels used when the dolly was in a flat, horizontal position. The fix was relatively easy.
Continue readingZurich Automotive Code Reader from Harbor Freight
I needed a code reader for automotive codes on short notice. I purchased the Zurich code reader from Harbor Freight
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Use a pipe wrench to straighten bent metal parts
