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marie26
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Comments (4)I was about to ask this very question--except in the kitchen forum. Newly built house (in 2 months now) and the bottom of the tile back splash's grout (where it meets the granite) is cracking. I was wondering if there was a remedy. So we should use caulking there (in kitchen) too? Does it matter whether it's already been sealed or not? Thanks!...See MoreFor all of you that suffer from cracked heels....
Comments (33)I read somewhere that cracked heels are actually a form of athelete's foot and will respond to the same treatment. Years ago, I noticed my 12YO GS had really, really stinky feet. One day he was barefoot in his room stinking up the whole room and the hall. I had a can of Tinactin fungal and deodorant spray, so I went in there and sprayed down the bottoms of his feet and between his toes really good. Then I sprayed the inside of his shoes and washed all his sox in detergent and bleach. The stink went away. Just last year, his mother was complaining about how bad her feet had started to stink, so I used the same stuff on her. That went away, too, after only one application. So get some Tinactin at WMT or wherever and give your heels a good spray after your bath, and then put on some clean sox. See if it helps any. I have noticed that when I go barefoot, my heels crack. I just think they dry out. My mother used to have those cracks around her fingernails. They would go deep and bleed. She went to a dermatologist and was told to use Eucerin. But it didn't help that much. I had that a little bit after I did some drywall finishing one time when we were remodeling. My mother used to do a lot of gardening and I think they added lime to their garden. So I think that dries you out. Dr. Oz says soak your fingers in vinegar and water. The vinegar is astringent and also softens your skin. You could soak your feet in that, too, and it wouldn't darken your skin like tea does. Or you could use green tea instead of brown. But try the Tinactin. I know it works on stinky feet....See MoreDo you know of a good home remedy?
Comments (40)Yes, Loratidine is OTC. It is an antihistamine and works to dry up the runny nose and dripping down the back of the throat ("post nasal drip"). The post nasal dripping can give one a very raw throat and contributes to the tickle and cough. The Sudafed (pseudoephedrine hydrochoride) is also OTC. It a decongestant (non-drowsy) that relieves sinus congestion and pressure. See package, online info for contraindications -- there are several. You can speak with your doctor or registered pharmacist. JoAnn -- I'm sorry to hear that you're still feeling ill. Sometimes these viruses can linger. I hope you and your aunt feel better soon....See MoreNew home, Cracked London Sky Quartz
Comments (15)While I'd have to see it in person to be sure, I'm betting on fabricator error here. ci_lantro probably isn't far off. There is inadequate support at the cantilever which is causing the engineered stone to self destruct. Surprisingly, the adhesive at the miter joint is stronger than the material, but mean ole' Mr. Gravity's relentless pulling from the center has caused the end to fail naturally starting at the outermost point. Gravity pulled then hit a stress riser in the miter cut, causing the perpendicular crack in front of the glue joint. See any percussive marks that could have caused that? Me neither. You could theoretically make this disappear, but you can't stop the laws of physics. It's a do- over. sherylnery, without a properly designed and fabricated replacement, here is your future: Probably the same thing, only the adhesive failed first. This is exactly why Cambria contacted me when they saw this. I can't find DuPont's fabrication instructions online, but this is from page 22 or so from Caesarstone and it's all the same stuff: The use of 3⁄4” material requires the use of a minimum 3⁄8” thick plywood sub top if the edge detail is 1 1⁄4” or greater. Some types of cabinets may require the use of 3⁄4” plywood for European-style frames and supports. I'm betting you've got 2cm with a mitered edge larger than 1 1/4" and no required support. The builder or you are replacing this top. It'll be you if you don't escrow the money....See Moreteacats
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