That Weeds Guy

11/06/2015

So, here's what 5 cubic yards of mulch looks like. Finally made the back end sag on the old truck. Wondered what it was gonna take!

10/18/2015

Got a new toy. Looking for some yards to try it out on. Finished my own in about the time it takes to mow it. Shoot me a message or call if you're interested.

09/16/2015

Sometimes the old, weathered decks turn out the best.

09/16/2015

Small deck project: Had to sand this one.

08/21/2015

Just finished my first faux concrete countertop. Turned out great! Some understanding of concrete is helpful tho.

Don’t live with countertops you hate. Even without the money, time, or motivation for a full-on kitchen renovation, there are several DIY ways to do-over your counters. And while some are easier than others, all would give your kitchen a fresh look for less. A DIY countertop project…

08/20/2015

"More isn't always better" and "Better late than sooner (in the case of new decks)"

Recently, a customer was proudly explaining to me that she stains her deck every year with two coats of semi-transparent deck stain, whether it needs it or not. When we asked how long she'd been maintaining her deck this way, she said, "8 years, and it still looks great!" we were happy that her deck…

08/20/2015

Seriously considering buying one of these little guys. What do you think?

A video tutorial on using steam v***r to clean your deck without nasty chemicals but it kills the bugs that allow future growth.

08/20/2015

UV Blockers are critical to the life of your deck

Generally, the darker the color the better the UV protection. Most clear stains offer little to no UV protection

08/20/2015

Here's what causes your deck to turn ugly and what you can do about it.

Extractives include tannins and other polyphenolics, coloring oils, resins, and gums. They contribute to such properties as color, odor, decay and flammability. Water-soluble extractives will cause stain discoloration. Nonwater-soluble extractives such as pitch and resin may bleed through the surfac…

08/20/2015

No pressure washer needed. Better for your deck too.

If you have a wood deck…skip the bleach, and use oxygen cleaner.

08/14/2015

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