Asphalt Driveway Repair
Those small cracks and depressions in your asphalt driveway can cause a whole lot of destruction. They will provide places for water to work its way into and under the pavement; when that water freezes in the winter, it will expand - cracking apart the asphalt and even heaving up whole sections of the driveway, like icebergs. In most cases, the solution to this problem is fairly easy. A few hours of maintenance each fall will help avoid such destruction and extend the life of any asphalt drive.
Asphalt is basically made up of coal tars and fine gravel. When a driveway is installed, this compound is heated, spread out evenly, and compressed in place. After it cools, it becomes hard enough to retain its shape under the weight of your car. However, over the seasons, as the sun and the elements cook out the oils in the coal tar, the gravel is no longer held so tightly together. Cracks develop, and then chunks (Read more) |
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Tool Tips
5-in-1 painter's tool can be your new best friend: Nearly every guest instructor this summer has recommended using a 5-in-1 tool for some aspect of their project. While originally designed as a painter's tool, these multipurpose gadgets are incredibly versatile. (Read more)
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HRRC News:
Complete any repairs this year? Please fill out a quick form on line or call Monitta at (216) 381-6100, ext. 10 with your list. It's very important to our funding!
Practical Sustainability Series resumes: Re-discover "What Grandma Knew" on Wed., Sept. 12th at 7 pm at the Heights Libraries Lee Road branch. (Read more)
New Senior Program: Homeowners age 62+ can get help with assessing repair needs and contracting work. (Read more)
HRRC's new website: Thanks to volunteers from GiveCamp, we have a modern, interactive site where you can (Read more) |
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Workshop Schedule
Open to residents of all communities. Modest materials fee charged (scholarships available to low-income Cleveland Heights residents.) Click here for more information and full class descriptions.
OCTOBER:
Adding a New Fluorescent Light Fixture or Updating an Old One
Monday, October 1st, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Anthony Malcolm, Green Integrated Services, Inc.
Heating System Maintenance
Monday, October 8th, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Wesley Walker, BPI, Home Repair Resource Center
Gutter Heating Cables
Tuesday, October 23rd, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Chris Kamis, Absolute Roofing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Monday, October 29th, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Tom Reznik, Reznik Floor Services
NOVEMBER:
Ceramic Tile
Monday, November 5th, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Vince Horvath, Artistic Tile & Marble
Ashpits & Dampers
Monday, November 19th, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Chuck Peterson, North Country Chimney Sweep
Drywall Installation
Monday, November 26th, 10 am - noon
Instructor: Carol Goldstein, Local Real Estate Investor
DECEMBER:
Interior Painting
Monday, December 3rd, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Stan Zabrocki, Prism Painting |
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