Timothy Burns

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Stories By Timothy Burns

  • How To Put Reverse Letters In Concrete

    How to Put Reverse Letters in Concrete. Letters that are stamped into wet concrete will remain as permanent labels after the concrete hardens. Stamping concrete is a process that could be compared to branding cattle. A template stamp must be constructed, and the template transfers the label into the concrete when it is pressed into the soft, wet aggregate.

    By Timothy Burns November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • How To Cut Out An Eaves Trough Folding Downspout

    How to Cut Out an Eaves Trough Folding Downspout. The downspout on a home's eaves trough system often gets in the way when performing yard and lawn maintenance. The downspout carries water down the side of the home. The metal tube turns out into the yard to carry rain runoff away from the home so the water doesn't settle around the home's foundation. The downspout turnout can be 48 to 60 inches long, and as a result is an obstacle when mowing or trimming the landscaping near the home. A simple trick can turn this fixed obstacle into a movable downspout.

    By Timothy Burns November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • How Do I Replace An MTD Yardman Throttle Cable?

    How do I Replace an MTD Yardman Throttle Cable?. MTD Yardman lawnmowers have served homeowners and light commercial duty lawn care needs for decades. Created by combining the MTD and the Yard-Man outdoor equipment companies in 1975, MTD Yardman outdoor power equipment is reliable, hardworking and competitively priced. Yardman offers a full line of replacement parts, many of which can be successfully installed by the average homeowner.

    By Timothy Burns September 6th, 2022 Read More