“It’s so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk.” This isn’t just a popular old saying! Surprisingly, many people have tried to test this saying in real life by frying eggs on sidewalks, but did they succeed? You’re about to find out! We’ve written this post to answer the question, “Can you fry …
Home & Garden
There’s nothing like the feeling of buying a new house and becoming the owner of a property. To many people, having their own property is a dream come true. Once you sign the deed, you have the absolute freedom to customize the whole place as you wish — except for one spot; the sidewalk in …
Your patio is a relaxing space that lets you enjoy the outdoors. You can have a barbecue or use it as a place to gather with friends. However, since most patios are made of concrete, they can look dull, unfinished, and gray. How do you give your patio a more polished look? Can you stain …
The problem with having a patio is that it gets baked in the sun, drenched when it rains, and filled with bugs at night. This makes the yard pretty much underutilized. Yet, by turning it into a sunroom, you can reinvent the space and make it more functional year-round. Still, many homeowners wonder, ‘Can you …
Black dots all around the sidewalks! This is what you see as you navigate through a lot of US streets. And the main culprit of this unsightly appearance is discarded chewing gum and a few other substances. So, if you’re among the many people wondering, “Why does gum turn black on the sidewalk?” Here’s the …
Wondering: why do sidewalks have cracks? Crack formation is an inevitable occurrence on every sidewalk. There are various reasons behind this phenomenon. Invasive roots, an unstable soil base, poor concrete quality, and random soil settling can cause cracked sidewalks. Builders also create cracks called expansion joints in the sidewalks as a part of their construction …
What an annoying experience it is when your crawl space develops a musty odor that ends up in your house. Even worse, this unpleasant smell is usually accompanied by germs that can pose a health risk to family members. If you’re among the many people wondering “Why does my crawl space smell musty?” This post …
As a homeowner, moisture can be your house’s greatest enemy. Not only does it damage the walls and foundation, but high humidity causes mold growth. Even when using a dehumidifier, excessive moisture from crawl spaces results in all those issues. Luckily, installing vapor retarders can prevent water from seeping into your home. Continue reading this …
Crawl space encapsulation is the process of completely separating the area beneath your house from the actual living space inside your home. Its purpose is to prevent the air in the crawl space from moving to your living environment. Besides creating a healthier atmosphere in the house, sealing off the crawl space helps keep the …
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says that one inch of water could cost $25,000 in damages to your house! Crawl spaces are constantly at risk of getting flooded because they’re underground. With the huge cost that you could incur if that happens, you may wonder if you should have a sump pump to drain water …