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General Prep for a Dry-Stack Retaining Wall
Plan the project, buy the right materials, and stage the job site properly to build a sturdy, good-looking wall.
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Applying a Concrete Sealer for a Durable Floor
UGL DRYLOK® was applied at FHB House Kansas for a beautiful, long-lasting finished concrete floor.
Pour Even Concrete Slabs
Create a key with strips of rigid foam to keep intersecting slabs from moving independently.
Sealing a Concrete Floor
Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook demonstrate how to apply concrete sealer for a durable finished floor.
Brick Walkway: Adding Steps
A block-and-mortar base and stone treads are the perfect combination to make it easy to build strong, attractive steps.
Brick Walkway: Setting the Bricks
Learn how to add a sturdy mortared edge and then fill in the field bricks perfectly flat and flush.
Brick Walkway: Planning and Prep
Collect all the necessary tools and materials before you start to ensure that your project goes smoothly.
Industry-First Cordless Rebar Cutter and Bender
A brushless motor and 36v batteries power Metabo HPT’s cordless rebar bender and cutter.
Podcast 479: One Story or Two, Basement Bunkers, and the Best DIY Spray Foam
Ian, Andrew, and Patrick hear from listeners about heat flow and population density by climate zone before taking questions on one-story vs. two-story construction costs, controlling vapor through a slab, and the best brand of DIY spray foam.
Choosing and Mixing Mortar
Learn time-tested mortar recipes and mixing tips for a variety of masonry projects from 2nd-generation stonemason Cody Macfie.

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