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Do You Need a Retaining Wall?

Chances are, your home or business doesn’t have a retaining wall already installed and you can’t think of the last time you saw one. However, many...

Should I Replace or Repair My Asphalt?

Whether you have an aging asphalt driveway at your home or a slightly damaged asphalt basketball court in...

What Causes Potholes?

According to AAA in 2013, potholes cost Americans nearly $6.5 billion dollars per year in flat tires, blown shocks, and cracked rims. While you...

Choosing Your Patio Pavers

Whether you are refurbishing your patio or are putting in a new outdoor living space, there are many different decisions you will have to make. From...

Autumn Seal Coating

With fall beginning this week, it is no wonder why homeowners everywhere are beginning to think about how to protect their home for the seasons...

What is Concrete Stamping?

You are thinking about installing a slab of concrete in your home. Whether you are thinking about a concrete walkway or driveway, your concrete slab...

Tips for Preparing Your Outdoor Kitchen for Winter

You have used your outdoor kitchen all summer long. But as the season begins to change, you may be wondering how to prepare your outdoor kitchen for...

Parking Lot Striping Need-to-Know

When parking lots don’t have visible lines, customers have no structure or guidance for knowing where to park. People will end up parking in places...

Easy, No-Cost Parking Lot Maintenance Tips

If you parking lot is in a state of disrepair -- gray, cracked, or potholes -- it’s going to cost the big dollars to properly fix. However, there...

The Little Known Facts About Asphalt

If you ask someone what is asphalt you’re likely get a hodgepodge of answers ranging from “that black stuff we drive on” to “I have no idea”. And...

The Benefits of Concrete Retaining Walls

A retaining wall is a structure designed to hold soil in place on unnatural slopes. They can also be used to bound soils between varying elevations....

The Benefits of Concrete in Residential Landscapes

Thought to be cold, dull and utilitarian, concrete is an often overlooked modern landscaping material. But concrete is no longer just for curbs,...

Concrete Acid Staining

Acid stains are one of the most popular ways to transform plain, boring concrete into something so much more...

How to Plan for Your Next Hardscape Project

Hardscapes are great additions to your home that add a lot of value, and summer is the best time of the year to get started on your next hardscape...

How Sealcoating Protects Your Parking Lot from Sun Damage

Did you know that surface of the sun is 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit? Fortunately, the sun’s rays have cooled considerably by the time they reach...

Patio or Deck? What’s Right for Me?

While it might feel like summer is slipping away and school is on its way, it isn’t too late to install the perfect patio or deck this year. As...

How Much Does it Cost to Install an Asphalt Driveway?

The driveway is a critical component of any home. Although concrete driveways tend to last longer, asphalt driveways are less expensive to install....

Hardscaping Maintenance Tips

Hardscaping can seem maintenance free, but even the most professionally installed commercial or residential landscape needs at least a little bit of...

Hardscaping Ideas for Small Backyards

If you have a small backyard, you may have thought that hardscaping was out of the question. Well we have good news, hardscaping for small backyards...