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Postby nocera » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:10 am

I used to use sand for fear of destroying my driveway. A few things about sand:

- It will provide traction, but not melt the ice
- It will get inside the garage and house as it will not "melt" away
- It is, otherwise, a cheap and effective alternative to salt
I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.

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Postby robbiestoupe » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:14 am

I used to use sand for fear of destroying my driveway. A few things about sand:

- It will provide traction, but not melt the ice
- It will get inside the garage and house as it will not "melt" away
- It is, otherwise, a cheap and effective alternative to salt
I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.
You sound like me when my kids say they want to go to the beach

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Postby MrKennethTKangaroo » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:15 am

Anybody have any recommendations for getting ice off of a newer concrete driveway?

We just got our concrete driveway in September, I bought some calcium chloride however my research is saying that still may be harmful to the driveway. Looking for any suggestions, maybe sand? I am getting desperate lol my driveway is a sheet of ice.
This winter I bought a product called eco traction. It is crushed lava or something like that. does not melt ice, but does provide traction. I don't really know how good of a job it does purely from a grip standpoint but it has helped. The reviews on amazon and such are good. It is more expensive than salt, but if you want to prserve your driveway you might want to give it a shot. the past few days I've been doing both salt and eco traction.

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Postby NTP66 » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:17 am

The main issue with calcium chloride, at least in my experience, is finding it in stock. It sells out lightning fast at the big box stores, and I think people are now getting hip to the fact that you can get it at pool/hot tub supply stores, and some garden centers. I bought like 6 bags two winters ago, so I still have a small stockpile.

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Postby mac5155 » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:18 am

I believe urea is safe. Do your own research but that's what we used to use when someone didn't want their walks ruined.

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Postby nocera » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:20 am

My little to no research says that calcium chloride is safe for concrete/driveways especially if you don't go crazy and overdo it.

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Postby skullman80 » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:22 am

I use Calcium Chloride as well no issues with our driveway so far. Used it at our old house as well.

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Postby Joegap » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:23 am

I actually did use a little calcium chloride a few weeks ago, and it started to chip a few spots on the brand new concrete :(. That was why I kept doing further research and discovered not to use it in the first year. When I talked to the concrete guy he recommended the calcium chloride, but didn't say anything about waiting a year. That's my fault for not doing my own research first.

Going to try sand! And order some eco traction

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Postby NTP66 » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:24 am

You can see the difference at my house between calcium chloride and rock salt (from the plow trucks). The concrete at the base of my driveway has chips and stuff in it, while my walkways are fine.

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Postby mac5155 » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:32 am

Did your concrete guy spray sealer when he poured it?

Also salt will fall off of your vehicles while on the concrete..

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Postby NTP66 » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:40 am

There's a waiting period between the pour and sealing.

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Postby Joegap » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:41 am

I just reached out to ask him if he did. I noticed the chipping in the spots where I applied the calcium chloride, that was what got me worried.

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Postby DigitalGypsy66 » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:47 am

I'm going to try the foam inserts for gutters. I hadn't heard of those. $6 at Lowe's for a 4' piece. Worth a shot.

Tried to order one - 38 available at my local store - but in-store pickup and shipping unavailable. Only allowing "truck delivery" for $80. Uh, no. :lol:

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Postby mac5155 » Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:07 pm

There's a waiting period between the pour and sealing.
My guy sprayed mine the day after he finished it.

Which reminds me, it's about due again.

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Postby AuthorTony » Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:58 pm

I'm finally making progress on my media room and I'm looking into seating options. As much as I'd enjoy real home theater seating, the price just doesn't make sense. Since this furniture will only be used 3 or 4 nights a week for 90 min to 2 hours a night, I want to keep costs down. I'm looking for 2 cheap recliners, something in the $200-$300 range if possible. I was thinking about gaming recliners but know nothing about them aside from the price, which is on the lower side. I'll also need something where I can remove the back to get down a narrow hall and through a narrow door. Any recommendations or should I just bite the bullet and go to Ashley furniture?
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Postby dodint » Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:04 am

Bean bags.

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Postby willeyeam » Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:09 am

Lovesac

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Postby willeyeam » Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:09 am

i think they're a little more than that though

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Postby Nuge » Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:08 am

I'm finally making progress on my media room and I'm looking into seating options. As much as I'd enjoy real home theater seating, the price just doesn't make sense. Since this furniture will only be used 3 or 4 nights a week for 90 min to 2 hours a night, I want to keep costs down. I'm looking for 2 cheap recliners, something in the $200-$300 range if possible. I was thinking about gaming recliners but know nothing about them aside from the price, which is on the lower side. I'll also need something where I can remove the back to get down a narrow hall and through a narrow door. Any recommendations or should I just bite the bullet and go to Ashley furniture?
For recliners in that range, I'd go to Big Lots. Their stuff is pretty decent for pretty low prices.

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Postby mac5155 » Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:09 pm

x2 BIg Lots.

Or Sam's Club if you have a membership.

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Postby mac5155 » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:14 am

I have a section of wall that I want to hang drywall on in my basement, but don't want to lose the 4"+ of 'width' that comes with a 2x4 stud + drywall.

The wall is a cement block, and it is not an exterior wall, so I don't need to insulate, at least not too heavily. It's only about 4' in width and is at the bottom of steps, maybe 2-3 steps.

I am wondering if anyone's ever attached furring strips to cement block and then tacked the drywall to those? That seems to be the best way to conserve my width, I'd be under 2" loss including drywall that route.

I assume it's a no-no to attach the drywall directly to cement block. I'll put a moisture barrier either way but that still seems counterproductive.

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Postby NTP66 » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:16 am

Can't answer the rest, but this:
Source of the post I assume it's a no-no to attach the drywall directly to cement block. I'll put a moisture barrier either way but that still seems counterproductive.
is definitely a no-no.

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Postby mac5155 » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:19 am

Yeah, I figured as much. I see guys on the interwebz doing this (using furring strips), i was just wondering if anyone's done it personally and had success/failure..

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Postby Kane » Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:55 am

Can't see why it would be a problem. Just don't skimp on the screws and compound.

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Postby meow » Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:01 am

Just don't skimp on the screws and compound.
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