DIY & Home Improvement

Granite is upscale attractive, trendy but classic and tends to make the whole area look newer.

We have a GFCI outlet in a bathroom that is close enough if I use the long cord. I wrap-up and wear face protection so the sparks are OK as long as I feel I am making progress.

Looking at the angle saws made me swoon. Lowe's had one for around $30 that the guy helping me said was pretty good and then one for a little over $60 that he thought was great and a deal. I just can't justify buying one for this little job and don't plan on doing tile work.

I did adjust the height of the blade, thinking I could make a trough for the hydrochloric acid, which would soften the concrete for future cuts, but since I will use the saw and blade for more work I can justify buying a diamond blade. Depending on how effective that is, I may use the trough method, rinsing well in between of course, though the concrete does tend to neutralize the acid.

I will try your method of working backward, though my upper-body strength leaves much to be desired.