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Backyard Borders Keep Things in Their Place

Backyard Borders Keep Things in Their PlaceBackyard Borders Keep Things in Their Place Whether your backyard landscaping runs toward the formal and organized or the wild and free look, it's often helpful to have some type of border between the different areas to contain plants and landscaping materials, and to provide a visual transition. You have a wide variety of materials to...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Building a Dry Stone Wall

Building a Dry Stone WallBuilding a Dry Stone Wall Introduction Building with stone is not only beautiful, but also durable. Unlike railroad ties or wooden fences, which may rot and must be replaced every 10-15 years, stone does not deteriorate. Stonewalls also offer a charm that no other material can equal, and are especially beautiful as part of flowerbeds and...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Granite Care and Maintenance

Granite Care and MaintenanceGranite Countertop Care and Maintenaince Unlike marble, granite is a relatively hard, non- porous, natural stone. It is relatively unaffected by most chemicals. However, I would not recommend harsh, caustic chemicals on it. Instead, I would clean your counters with a neutral, mild, vegetable oil-based cleaners such as our Murphy's...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Marble Care and Maintenance

Marble Care and MaintenanceThe Marble Tile and Floor Repair and Care FAQ Marble is stone that is generally polished and used in fine building work, furniture, or decorative art. It may be white or colored. It is porous, and easily stained. Marble is etched by acids. Wipe off anything spilled on marble immediately, as you would on a wood surface. Avoid setting

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Slate Care and Maintenance

Slate Care and MaintenanceThe Slate Maintenance FAQ Slate is quarried stone used for fireplaces, hearths, and floors in the home. As slate is a porous stone material, it should be sealed. Get a special slate floor sealer from the flooring dealer or home center. The sealer penetrates the upper surface of the slate, and protects it from soil and scratches, and from...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Stone Care and Maintenance

Stone Care and MaintenanceThe Stone Maintenance FAQ Stone is often used for fireplaces, hearths, and accent walls in the home. Stone fireplaces will be easier to clean if you apply a finish of penetrating sealer which contains tung oil. This is moisture resistant and forms a coating tough enough to wash with soap and water. Brush stone occasionally to remove dust...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Terrazzo Care and Maintenance

Terrazzo Care and MaintenanceTerrazzo Floor Care and Maintenance Traditional terrazzo is made of cement and marble with extra marble chips on the surface. The cement portion is porous and quickly absorbs stains. A more modern form, made with synthetic resins such as urethane or epoxy as the binder, in place of cement do not stain as readily. A penetrating...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Terrazzo Stain Removal Care and Maintenance

Terrazzo Stain Removal Care and MaintenanceTerrazzo Stain Removal Also Visit: Terrazzo Floor Care and Maintenance Caution: Follow directions carefully when you use chemicals to remove stains. Always remove the stain remover as soon as its job has been done. Remember many of these substances are on the Not recommended list for general floor care, but must be...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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When Your Home is a Brick Home

When Your Home is a Brick HomeWhen Your Home is a Brick Home A brick home is beauty you can bank on. That's because, unlike any other material, brick combines universal appeal with important economic benefits. Brick instantly communicates those qualities that are most desirable in a home - permanence, warmth, and substance. Even from a distance, brick adds to a home's...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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