With the leaves changing colors, temperatures dropping, and holidays upon us, most schedules start to fill up with plans and projects. Even though this time of the year can be warm and cheery, it is important to make sure that you are prepared. There are many things that you can do to get your home or business ready for fall that will help you to enjoy the season to the fullest!
Read MoreTalented pioneers have recently reignited the street art trend with hyper realistic 3- dimensional imagery and landscapes painted on city streets. Here, we’ll showcase work from three of the most famous street artists. Read all the way to the end for extra inspiration to turn YOUR OWN driveway or sidewalk into one-of-a-kind ARTWORK!
Read MoreThe integrity and longevity of any structure—residential, commercial, or otherwise—is dependent upon its foundation. Your home’s foundation bears the weight of everything above it, including all of the rooms, furniture, appliances, and occupants, so making sure it is stable and solid should be a top priority for homeowners. Structural issues are far easier to prevent than remedy. By taking the following five preventative measures, you can reduce or eliminate problems, such as foundation cracks, upheaval, uneven basement floors, and a variety of other foundation-related homeowner headaches.
Read MoreExterior improvements can enhance your property’s overall aesthetic and curb appeal and even produce a nice Return On Investment (ROI), but not all upgrades are worth it. In fact, some can even decrease the appeal of your property to potential homebuyers. Whether you’re looking to list or not, if your goal is to increase your property’s value (whose isn’t??) by making strategic decisions about updates, you’ll want to have all of your ROI figures straight in order to intentionally prioritize that task list of exterior home improvements.
Read MoreStable concrete joints are more important than you might realize. All concrete surfaces, from busy highway roads to concrete basement floors and everything in between, need the same underlying element to maintain their long-term durability— knowledgeably-designed joints. For residential and commercial purposes alike, joints are essential to minimize cracking and “joint spalling,” which is the early deterioration of concrete slab edges.
Read MoreThere's a reason unlevel concrete is often left to continue shifting until an unavoidable problem arises – the thought of having it replaced is daunting, and it seems like a time-consuming and costly undertaking. That's because it often is. Full replacement of concrete involves hiring a demolition crew, removing and properly disposing of concrete and debris, stabilizing the foundation anew, and re-pouring the cement. Even then, you'll need to wait 24-72 hours before walking or driving on the fresh concrete. But there's another option that just might be the perfect solution to your uneven concrete woes.
Read MoreThe emergence of spring brings with it lots of mostly pleasant surprises--vibrant tulips, budding trees, and the first opportunities to enjoy a warm walk around the neighborhood. But, as you begin that stroll, you may find yourself with another spring surprise--shifted concrete. Whether winter has affected your driveway, sidewalk, concrete steps, or something else, its freezing and thawing process can leave your concrete out of place or unlevel. But, before we talk about how to solve this homeowner's burden, let's discuss what happened to create the problem in the first place.
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