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How Do I Get My Dogs to Stop Peeing on Patio?
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on August 5, 2008
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My dogs are peeing on our patio directly outside our door to the house. There used to be a doormat there, and that is what they were going on. We've moved it, but th...
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- I 2nd the foil idea. It works!
- Try foil to keep them away from the area. I know it sounds strange but we put a small square of foil on each cushion of our couch and it keeps them off. I heard that...
- It's hard to catch them every time. I'd sprinkle Cayan pepper on the patio. Hope it helps. Blessings, P. <><
Looking for Good Patio Set
Asked by M.L. from St. Louis
on May 16, 2008
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Okay I could use some eyes and ears, I am looking for a very nice patio set that will last more than one or two years. I don't want to spend a fortune but I know I wi...
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- i love my set. i've had it for 2 years now. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8143974 it looks like it's gone up in price since i purchased it. i ...
- I just went though this myself! After shopping all of the 'seasonal' stores, I decided that I did not want to pay $$$$ for outdoor furniture. I ended up buying a set f...
- I went to Seasonal Concepts on Manchester (in Ballwin?). Did they change the name of that place? We've had ours (table, 4 chairs and umbrella, no seat cushions) for ...
Patio Construction
Asked by K. from Denver
on August 21, 2008
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Hi everyone.
My husband and I are looking to add a patio to our backyard. We have no idea where to start looking for a contractor. Do any of you have any recommenda...
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- Hi K., Yes, I know an excellent contractor- He has finished my brother and sister-in-law's basement (1000sq ft), done an antire remodel on Elmwood Baptist Church in ...
- Alanes advice is good and the other thing to do is NOT pay in advance. If they are a reputable company, they should be able to complete the work and then receive paym...
- Hi K., Be careful of contractors - 60% of the cost of your job is contractor overhead. That's a LOT! My husband is a master carpenter who does every bit of the...
Patios- Pavers Vs. Stamped Concrete
Asked by J.S. from Detroit
on May 6, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I know this is a little out of the norm for questions here but I was wondering if anyone had any advice about putting in a patio. I am looking at either s...
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- I would choose stamped concrete! Our old house we had a covered patio with concrete floor. Easy to clean. Our new home has a brick paver patio and the previous owners ...
- stamped concrete for sure!! We had ours done last fall and it looks awesome, I'll send u a pic if you want? To get some ideas :)
- J., We looked into stamped concrete last fall but went with a patio cement slab instead. Depending on how thick you make it, you could use it in the future for a fou...
Patio Cushions
Asked by J.W. from Boston
on May 26, 2009
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Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on how to clean our patio cushions? They have been stained (I assume mildew - it's blackish) from being left out during ra...
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- Not sure there is much to be done for an outdoor fabric stained with mildew. You could call the manufacturor and ask. I would try a stiff scrub brush and a bleach/wa...
- Hi J., My first thought would be Shaklee's Basic G which is used to wash mold and mildew off vinyl siding, boats, boat cushions, walls, woodwork, etc. It is heavily ...
- I just did this! First, almost all of the info online uses borax. However, I could not find it and didn't want to go all over. I then found online a mixture of blea...
Look for a Company to Build a Patio Cover
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on May 19, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I'm looking for recommendations for a company to build a patio cover/arbor. I'm in Carrollton and am hoping that someone has a reference for a company that i...
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- Hi D., Call Roberto with Complete Remodel, Phone ###-###-#### . They are in Plano, he does work all over the Dallas area. I have seen plenty of his work and it is...
- We are doing this right now and have had 3 estimates from different companies. I think we have chosent he one we are going with -- we know all 3 owners personally and...
- Hello D., We had a wonderful arbor added to our home last summer, quite a large one and we absolutely love it; we used Seaman's Landscape. We had one vision in mind a...
Stamped Concrete
Asked by D.P. from Kansas City
on April 23, 2009
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Has any had stamped concrete done at their homes? Who have you used? Were you happy? We are looking at having a patio but in. I have seen the names of ACS and Absolute...
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- Hi D., My husband worked for a commercial concrete contractor for years. Nowadays, he and the owner of the company do residential side jobs - and stamped concrete is ...
- I had issues with ACS. I would not use them.
- A few years ago I hired a company to do this for the business I was managing. One of the things I learned through talking to various concrete contractors is that becau...
Seeking Help on a Son Who Likes to Strip
Asked by V.K. from Chicago
on August 24, 2006
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I have a son that is almost 2 and he loves to strip. He doesn't only strip the clothes, but the diaper too. He will stip in the house and on the patio if he gets the c...
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- COME ON! Don't we all wish we could look so good running around in the buff? We all are just jealous :P !!!! Seriously, this is a phase kids go thru, my almost 4 year...
- V.... my nephew does the same thing! He strips naked as soon as he walks into anyone's house. He is better in public though. So your son is not the only one. I wis...
- I second the PP with overalls and duct tape. I actually sewed up the snaps her pants so she couldn't get them off. I have been known to duct tape a diaper too. Mos...
Potty Training Nightmare!!!
Asked by K. from Tampa
on July 30, 2008
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I am looking for some advice from anyone who has expereinced the following (if there is anyone) and how they resolved it. My son who just turned 3, is pretty much pot...
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- I think putting a potty outside is a great idea. Get him use to the potty there if he will. Then you just casually talk about how great it is to go inside on the reg...
- Hi K., Welcome to the clube. I don't think your probblem is that unusual at all. Our son had the same issue and we heard from lots of other people who did also. Luc...
- Just so you know I have the same problem. But my son is 3 1/2 and will be starting school in 20 days. He goes all day to the potty but when its time to poop he asks ...
Covered or Not Covered Cement Patio and Wood Fence Installed
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on April 3, 2008
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Can anyone recommend, or not recommend,a concrete patio, covered patio and a wood fence installer in the Garland/Sachse/Rowlett area? We have had a few things done ove...
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- Hello, I am painting my house and one of the gentlemen is from CA and had his own business landscaping and can do cement, patio, fence work. If interested please emai...
- For the cement work call...reliable and honest. http://www.joseyconstruction.com/
- Call Ben with Texas Outdoor Oasis. Very honest!! He did my fence and is doing my pool now. Phone: ###-###-#### Tell him G. recommended him.
