Handy Man Day August

          Started prepping the driveway, walkway and stairs to be resurfaced. Here are a few before pics:

 
As you can see, a lot of the initial coating is gone and there are a lot of layers of paint that need to be removed. 



 There are also a few cracks that have developed from harsh New York winters and over all wear and tear from the temperature changes that occur between winter and summer year over year.

The outcome is all within the preparation and I eluded to this previously but it cannot be understated. I reiterate this because even I get frustrated with the level of intensity involved with preparing to complete the process. Time Line:

9:15 - Woke up, had breakfast and started to plan the day.
10:00  - Started preparing the surfaces by removing loose and built up layers.
11:00 - Went to Home Depot with a list of items needed to complete to project.
14:00 - Finally got back from Home Depot with most of the items that we think will complete the work and continuing the prep work:

 

Prep work continued until approximately 19:00 when we filled the larger cracks and gaps with cement and the smaller ones with cement/crack sealant that's similar to silicone. Will have pics tomorrow with results. I will tell you all this. It was not easy and it takes dedication, determination and pure will power to complete the prep work properly and effectively.