Gettin er Done at Home How To Library: How To Cut / Patch / Pour / Resurface Concrete "5 Part Series"

THINK SPRING ~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW 5 PART HOW TO SERIES
Time to get ready to repair your old damaged sidewalks, walkways and patios.

In this 5 part How To series master builder "Scott Binsack" shows you how to cut, patch, pour and re-surface concrete while installing a new rain gutter run off pipe line under an old broken and cracked city side walk in Central Pennsylvania. Showing you detailed tips and techniques to save you time and money in lieu of having to spend significant funds on pouring entirely new concrete. Where here using the proper materials you can make any old sidewalk, porch or patio look brand new. Scott even shows you in the 45 minute special final episode of the series  how to grind concrete and cut isolation joints after the concrete has been resurfaced. Ensuring that you finished product remains looking new for years to come. Follow this link to watch the series in its entirety:

Gettin er Done at Home How To Library: How To Cut / Patch / Pour / Resurface Concrete "5 Part Series":

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"Scott Binsack"

How To Prevent Your Water Well From Freezing

I had recently written a blog on "How To Prevent and Fix Your Water Pipes From Freezing" as posted below. Addressing the serious needs of many throughout the United States who are currently suffering from the serious Arctic temperatures we have been experiencing this winter. In response I have received many inquires for "How To Keep A Water Well From Freezing." Not everyone has a municipal water supply. To the contrary, many have wells located several feet outside their homes. Especially in mountainous and  southern regions.

Typical Well Head

Well Head w Outside Pressure Tank

Typical Well Cross Section

Preventing damage to pipes from a frozen water well is one of the responsibilities of getting water from a well in lieu of from a municipal water provider.

PREVENTION

• Purchase an insulated well cover  ( Several types are available)

Insulated Fiberglass Cover w 4 x 4 Frame w Gravel

Simulated Rock Covers

Wood Shed Style Cover

 Lowe's and other major suppliers have a large selection of water well covers:                             Lowe's Water Well Covers

•  Wrap heat tape every 1 to 1 1/2 inches around the supply pipe coming from the well. Then using pipe insulation wrap the pipe covering the heat tape.  Then using an exterior grade extension cord plug the heat tape into the nearest outside outlet. Make sure you purchase the better grade heat tape that has a built in thermostat to enure you do not waste electricity.

• The most effective and old school trick to preventing you water well from freezing is to take a small desk lamp or hanging utility light, or simply a bulb socket with a corded end and 60 Watt light bulb and hang it in a plywood box or equivalent.  Using this box to cover the well. You can quickly make a wood box out of scrap lumber or via pre-cut plywood pieces sold at you local home center. Using drywall screws to secure all sides. Plug the light into an outdoor extension cord leading to to an outlet nearest the well. The simple heat from this bulb will ensure that the temperature of the water coming from the well to the pipes stays above freezing. Turn the light on when the temperatures are at there coldest.

•  Wrap a thermal blanket around the pipes coming from the well into the well pump.  Wrap it in two thick layers. That is, wrap several pieces one on top of each other. This simple dressing especially in warmer regions will help to insulate the water well from freezing during those quick drops in temperature.

•  At night before going to bed, leave the faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms dripping "warm" water. This will keep the hot and cold waterlines moving thus, preventing the main water supply from the well from freezing. 

EMERGENCY FIXING / REPAIR

If your water well line becomes frozen please follow this link for detailed information on how to immediately fix / repair the pipe: "How To Prevent and Fix Frozen Water Pipes"

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me at gettinerdoneathome@gmail.com or through our web site:  http://www.scottbinsackgettinerdoneathome.com/
Thank you,
"Scott Binsack"

"Gettin er Done at Home" How To Library: Scott Binsack : New Web Site Launch "Gettin er Don...

Scott Binsack : New Web Site Launch "Gettin er Done at Home": "Scott Binsack" has launched the web site to host his new home improvement show "Gettin er Done at Home." The show will be premiering this spring with an hour long premier and then half an hour episodes weekly. Join him as he shows you what other home improvement shows dare to show you. You can also view the shows How To Library from this site or directly from library's blog. Scott will be uploading new how to videos bi-weekly.  Stay tuned ~~~~~
Click this link to see the full site:
Gettin er Done at Home Web Site

A Quick Glimpse Of Our Current Project Being Filmed "Before / After"

Here is a quick glimpse of what is coming up on the show when it premiers in April. Join master builder and host "Scott Binsack" as he takes you through every step of transforming this 10 x 12 bathroom in an early 1900's home in Central Pennsylvania. 

This bathroom had been previously poorly remodeled in the late 60's. Scott completely gutted the space, removed a linen closet - making more space for a custom cherry built in makeup and linen area with quartz top accented with a full wall mirror (not shown in the photos below due to the show's up-and-coming  premier). Installing all new wiring - recessed lights, bath fan GFCI receptacles, rough  plumbing, insulation and sheetrock. Installing new PEX water supply lines and Nickle finished single lever shower body, with  a new fiberglass Jacuzzi Brand whirlpool and porcelain tile with glass  mosaic accents in the shower. He  removed the old floor and pored new self leveling floor leveler and topped it with 12 x 12 porcelain tile a new cherry vanity,  sink and Kohler Toilet.

Tune in to see this incredible  transformation take place and see the other areas of this great makeover not shown below. To see a preview of this show and the work taking place follow this link HD Preview High-End Bathroom Remodel 

( "The final episode of this project is still being filmed" )

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Thank you "Scott Binsack"