Elizabeth Arnold

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Stories By Elizabeth Arnold

  • How To Cut A Door In A Basement Foundation

    How to Cut a Door in a Basement Foundation. You can cut through a home's foundation to add a door using a concrete saw. Concrete saws are hand-held gas-powered tools that feature between 12- and 18-inch blades, depending on the model. The larger the blade is, the deeper it will cut. Both dry- and wet-cut concrete saws are available. A dry-cut saw will make cuts into concrete without using water, but can kick up a lot of dust and should be used in a well-ventilated area. Wet-cut saws need to be attached to a water source such as a garden hose.

    By Elizabeth Arnold November 3rd, 2022 Read More
  • How To Cut Pavers With A Compound Miter Saw

    How to Cut Pavers With a Compound Miter Saw. Compound miter saw heads, which can turn from side to side, are designed to make angled and beveled cuts. When fitted with a blade designed for dry masonry cutting, the saw can be used on concrete pavers the same way it is used on wood. The masonry blade is made of a hardened material such as carbide and may have diamond-encrusted cutting teeth, capable of cutting into paver materials. The blades' cost are determined by their material, so you can find a blade to fit any budget.

    By Elizabeth Arnold September 3rd, 2020 Read More