Don't Do This to Your Driveway or Patio

I recently went to visit an Asheville client who reported pits in his concrete patio and sidewalk. He used ice melter to make the walkways safe over the winter, but the chemical caused the concrete to scale and chip away, leaving pits. These little holes are about 1/2 inch deep and as wide a foot, as you can see in the first picture.

He said that the ice refroze and couldn't be swept away. If you use ice melter, be sure to sweep it away as soon as it turns to slush. Don't wait for it to refreeze, or you could be calling in a handyman to patch the damage.

The worst damage happened in the shade.

As you can see in this gallery, the large print giveth and the fine print taketh away. (Click a picture to view at larger size.) The front of the bag promises a "safe, clean surface," but the fine print on the back warns that you need to remove slush promptly.

Thawed out and ready to make a few home improvements?
Call your local Asheville handyman.