I promised an update on our driveway when it happened, and it happened. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Ch-ch-ch-check it out-
The team they sent over from American Waterworks were pretty cool in my book. It took them about two hours to level out our driveway and sidewalk. There was even a section of the driveway that we were quoted on, where they didn't need to do any work. In return, they offered to professionally caulk the cracks in order to prevent additional water from finding it's way in. They did a couple of walk-throughs to explain their process (before and after), and wouldn't accept payment until we were completely satisfied. So yeah, they drove away with payment in hand. The cost for our driveway/sidewalk was $1,200.00 if you're looking for a figure to base your decision off of.
Other Advantages of PolyLevel:
* Lightweight - PolyLevel weighs 4-6 pounds per cubic foot when installed. Mudjacking fill material is 120-140 pounds per cubic foot when installed. What does this mean for you? The less weight and pressure, the happier your supporting soil will be.
* Eco-Friendly - This one is HUGE for our home. The smaller the carbon footprint, the better. PolyLevel can be reused, Plus, PolyLevel is manufactured using recycled materials.
* Immediate Turn-Around Time - 15 minutes after application your driveway and sidewalk are full functioning.
* One day installation is all it takes.
* Fewer and smaller holes are needed to get the job done.
* Waterproof - PolyLevel is fully waterproof, therefore it can't washout. Because it doesn't absorb water, it is not impacted by the freeze / thaw cycle. For Minnesota's unpredictable seasons, this is a huge bonus.
What are you waiting for? Call your local PolyLevel supplier and get that hazard you call a driveway fixed.
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Speaking of unpredictable seasons, every year we feel more prepared for Minnesota's worst season yet - winter, and this year will be no exception. Have you read the Farmer's Almanac, People?
Winter is widely enjoyed by kids, due to activities such as snowman-making, tubing, snowmobiling, and skiing.
However, it is widely despised by anyone above the age of 16, due to activities such as scraping windshields, back-breaking shoveling, deplorable driving conditions, and high heating bills.
Example:
Little Timmy (age 8) runs up to his brother John (age 17)
Timmy: Hey big brother! It's winter! Wanna go build a snowman?!?!
John: Go fuck yourself.
Sorry guys, I really hate that I am already talking about winter, let alone thinking about it.
Which brings me to....
Moving super heavy pots on your deck and lining up drainage holes with the cracks in said deck tips:
I've got this bush, you see. And I needed to move it.
The problem is I'm an idiot and didn't think about the weight during the planting process. Meaning, the cement pot is heavy AF.
The other piece of it is there is a small drainage hole on the bottom of this 80 pound (no joke) planter. The easy part is shuffling the planter. The hard part is lining up the drainage hole with a crack in the deck to allow for the coming mounds of snow to pass through the pot with ease. And because I seem to be all about inconvenience, I decided to master this task solo.
What You Need:
Tape
Long Screw (don't we all?)
Shove the screw through.
Tape it in place.
Roll your planter over to the screw, line up the drainage hole with the screw and, wah-lah.
Pull the screw out of the crack. Step back and watch your plant drain with ease.
And because you are probably just so curious, here is a final photo of our paint it black garage entry door/gooseneck light update.
The 'Our Piece of Split House Updates' outdoor list is dwindling:
* Privacy Wood Fence
* Siding
* Lighting Updates (1 of 3 complete)
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