Concrete is one of the most durable and resilient materials we have on earth. Concrete is affordable and stronger than most comparable materials, which is why we use if for many different critical purposes – like our home’s foundations, roads, and sidewalks. Concrete holds up well over time, especially if you use concrete sealer or …
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The Acid Staining Process
Acid staining concrete has become more and more popular in recent years, with good reason. Acid staining concrete is a process by which you can change the look and even texture of your concrete surface to be anything you’d like. It’s grown in popularity for outdoor spaces, garages, and industrial spaces. It’s an affordable option …
How To Protect Your Concrete From Ice Melt & Salts
There is quite a bit of controversy on the point of using ice melt on your concrete. Many homeowners worry that the serious chemicals and corrosive compounds will damage their concrete over the course of the winter. Is melting the ice on the concrete all that worth it? In a word, yes. As long as …
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Ice Melt: Does it Damage Concrete?
Have you had to shovel your driveway yet? Maybe not, but snow days are coming. Before long you will have your shoveling station ready to go near the door – boots, scarves, gloves, hats, and a heavy-duty shovel. But should your shoveling station include a de-icer? There are a variety of different de-icers that are …
Concrete vs. Granite Countertops
For the last 5-10 years granite has been the reigning champion of the countertop world. Granite has gone into the majority of new builds and has replaced the laminate countertops of the 80s and 90s in rapid succession. But surprisingly there have been a variety of new countertop materials making their way into homes in …
Prepping Your Yard For The Holidays
The countdown to the holidays is on! In just a few weeks you’ll be ushering in guests for dinners and parties and Christmas caroling. How does your yard look from the street? Now is the perfect time to go stand in the street and take a good look at your home. Imagine it with a …
Caring For Concrete Floors All Winter Long
Now that winter approaches it is time to think about winterizing your home, vehicles and property. Winterizing the things you value will help keep them in top condition, weathering the cold and ice and wind. Winter can be incredibly hard on everything and everyone, but proper winterizing can help you stand up to the cold, …
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Concrete Ideas For Major Curb Appeal
Elevating your curb appeal is a fast way to increase your home value, buyer interest, neighborhood envy, or just pride in your home. Coming home each day to a property that is beautiful and inviting is absolutely priceless. If you are buying a new home, looking to make an older home feel a little more …
Waterproofing Your Deck
Your backyard can be a source of pride, an escape, the ultimate party spot, or a bit of an embarrassment. We’ve seen backyards that are totally unkempt, lacking walkways, decks, seating, or any visual decoration. We’ve seen backyards that would rival the Taj Mahal. Each backyard is unique because it represents the family or group …
Decorative Concrete For Your Driveway
Curb appeal can be the difference between selling your home for asking price or fielding better offers. Curb appeal can make you proud to walk through your neighborhood, and happy to pull in at the end of a long day. Curb appeal is well worth the time, money, and effort. Making a few updates to …