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What happens is the backfill area along the foundation or basement walls of your house will gradually settle more than the undisturbed soil next to it. This happens over years. Then if you add something like a patio, the extra weight from the patio will make it want to settle some more. One...

It's not really about the size of the pad but more about the use. The heavier the loads put on the slab, the thicker the slab needs to be and the heavier the reinforcing in the slab needs to be. For a typical driveway for cars and SUV's, your RV weighs less than my pickup, 4" thick with wire...

A stone base is the "proper" way but not absolutely necessary. It makes it easier at get a uniform slab thickness and gives the bleed water off the concrete somewhere to drain. It will not help span over soft spots in the ground. I would want the "28-day compressive strength" of the concrete...

We've had 5 poodles, all toys or minis. One from a backyard breeder, 2 from registered breeders and 2 from rescue organizations. They all have been smart and clever dogs. We've never had a standard, but hear that they are more laid back that the littler ones. We probably had better luck with...

Have you thought about making precast concrete cap stones? Say six pieces, one for each side. Miter the corners. Overhang the inside and outside edges about an inch or two. Make the forms out of plywood and 2x4's. Mix up some concrete and throw in a couple of rebar. If you wanted to get...

So, do hybrid vehicles have engines or motors?

I'm think of flying out to do some wheeling and need a rig. I'm sure I can make an offer you can't refuse for yours. Oh, by the way, I don't have any cash on hand. Perhaps you can float me loan? After all, this my chance of a lifetime....

Found this on Google: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/utahlabrescue.html He would have better odds with a rescue organization that at the shelter.

This could be a wild goose chase but, these guys are located about 200 miles north of Greensboro. They purchase trucks out west and haul them back here (Virginia) to sell. I don't know anything about them other than they have nice trucks on their lot and their own car carrier. Maybe they are...

I would not say that, in my experience your trails are plenty hard and put my nerves to the test. We have mud boggers and it's all about horsepower and big tires and that's great and fun to watch but it's not for me. We have rockcrawlers too but our rocks are alot different. The rocks are few...

Whether it's a dealership or a private company selling extended warranties, they are in business to make money. At the end of the day they take in more than they pay out. I would say it's like playing the House in Vegas - sure every once in a while someone hits the jackpot, but overall odds...

use pavement tape -- http://www.colebrothers.com/stripetape/

voted - I'd watch out for Dan Palfreyman if I were you...:eek2:

only the technicals please...:D

I ran the 4.5" Rubicon Express Long Arm on my '99 TJ and was very pleased. With no body lift, 33" tires would rub a little at full flex. My only complaint would be the Jeep did not want to climb when ALL the weight was on the rear. Stock wheel base.