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  If you are building or updating your home, you may be considering putting in a new patio or driveway. When it comes to driveways there are only a few materials available to you for construction. Dirt, gravel or crushed stone, asphalt and concrete. If you are...

Concrete surrounds us in our day to day lives. It’s for everything from the streets we walk on, to the buildings we live in. It’s extremely difficult to imagine a modern city without concrete. Due to its incredible strength and wide array of applications, it can be...

A stamped concrete patio can do wonders to upgrade your outdoor space. You can use concrete finishing techniques like stamping and staining to emulate high end materials like brick or natural stone - for a fraction of the cost.  Not only is stamped concrete cheaper...

The curb and the gutter it forms is thought by many people to be simply a decorative border. It does, however, have a purpose. A pretty important one in fact. If your curb and gutter system is improperly installed or neglected, you are liable to suffer the...

Your driveway is often one of the first things people see when they look at your home, so it’s no wonder that it’s so important when it comes to curb appeal. But it also serves a very important purpose. Like many components of the home, the driveway is a combination...

Installing concrete is not as easy of a job as it may seem, and for that, we believe concrete contractors deserve a round of applause.  Are you done clapping? Now, if you are thinking about installing concrete yourself, there are numerous pitfalls you should be aware...

No matter if you own a home or business, concrete curbs are probably not one of those things that cross your mind often. Curbs are just..that bump on the side of the road, right? Well, not exactly. It’s easy to take them for granted, but you might just want to give...

If you’ve finally decided to update your yard or garden by adding a patio, congratulations. It’s going to look great. But now you are faced with a choice. You need to decide whether using stamped concrete or concrete pavers are right for your project. Each of these...

If you’ve spent much time on this blog, you’ll already know that concrete is one of the toughest and most durable construction materials out there. However, that doesn’t mean it’s totally impervious to developing cracks. This can be especially true in the case of...

Most people think of concrete as drab, boring, and dull, but concrete can be so many things besides plain ol’ gray. But, they do have a point. If not done properly, concrete has the capacity to be all of those things, but it also has the potential to so, so much...

When you stop to think about it, your concrete driveway does some pretty heavy lifting. Literally. The weight of heavy vehicles rolling across it everyday has ultimately got to have an impact. And when you consider that hot summer sun, and the beating it takes every...

If you are building a new home, or having some areas remodeled like the kitchen or bathroom, you may be considering materials for the countertops.Many homeowners consider granite or marble to be the ultimate countertop material.  Granted, granite does look nice. And...

When you are considering the best time of year to install concrete, there are a few factors you should consider. Generally, if you’re living in a region with a mild climate, then you’re safe to install concrete pretty much any time of the year. However, if you reside...

When it comes to building materials for a new patio, you have plenty of options. The majority of homeowners want something that looks fantastic and will last a long time. Choosing a high-quality material, such as concrete, is one of the easiest ways to ensure you get...

For front yards and backyards, stamped concrete is a common paving choice. Patios, pool decks, driveways, and courtyards all benefit from the texture, pattern, and color of a stamped concrete installation. After their construction, these concrete types can resemble...