Here's Why It's Important to Keep Your Concrete Level

Keeping your concrete level likely isn’t the first thing you are prioritizing on your to-do list. This, however, could save you money and the possibility of getting injured. Try and keep this in mind next time you see that your pavement is beginning to split or move.

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How to Keep Your Concrete from Sinking, and What to Do if it Does

As the weather warms up and you’ve begun to spend more time outside, you may notice that your concrete has started sinking over the winter months. If this is the case, don’t worry– we’ve got some tips for you!

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Spring Chalk Art Ideas for your Sidewalk

The winter season is almost over which means the snow is gone and the pavement is showing again! Don’t leave the ground dark, dull, and boring. Instead, brighten up your pavement this spring using chalk! There are so many different designs and things you could do to make it pop.

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Concrete Maintenance to Take You From Winter to Spring

Winter has come and is almost gone once again… It’s time to prepare for the springtime that is right around the corner! Make sure you and your concrete are ready for the temperature and weather change that is about to happen. Out with the snow and in with the rain!

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How To Know If You Should Repair Your Concrete This Winter

The Winter season has been in full swing! Snow brings salt, debris, and possibly a bit of debris. Even though concrete is very durable, cold temperatures, slush, snow, and salt all take a toll on your concrete. For those who live in northeast Ohio, it can be snowy, and ice can be dangerous during the winter. If you are not sure if you should repair your concrete for winter, follow these tips to know what you should look out for.

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How to Prep Your Concrete for the Winter Weather

Ohio winters are notorious for being cold and snowy. The freezing temperatures, snow, and ice can cause quite a bit of havik on any of your concrete surfaces. From driveways and sidewalks to patios, porches, and steps, it will be in your best interest to prep your concrete for the rough winter weather ahead. We have compiled some of the most important tips to keep your concrete in the best condition, helping it last as long as possible.

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Ideas for Decorating Your Concrete Driveway, Sidewalk, Porch, Garage, or Patio for Halloween

The start of October means it is officially time to start planning for Halloween. Many of us associate the holiday with some iconic items: pumpkins, ghosts, witches, and trick-or-treat. Outdoor decorating is often a harder task than it is for the interior of your home. To help, we have come up with several fun and unique ways to decorate your concrete areas, including your driveway, sidewalk, porch, garage, or patio to help you celebrate the spooky holiday.

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Is It Safe to Use a Metal Firepit on Your Concrete Patio?

It’s getting to be that time of year. The season when it cools down enough that there’s nothing better than sitting around a warm fire. But not everyone has the yard or the space for a bonfire. Perhaps this explains why metal fire pits have become so popular. But the question is, will a metal fire pit damage your concrete? We’ll tell you all you need to know…

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Level or Replace? How to Tell What is Needed

Concrete is one of the strongest materials in the world, but it does inevitably go through dome intense wear and tear. When your sidewalks or driveway begins to look old or cracked, you may not always need to replace them. Sometimes all you need to do is level your sidewalks. Leveling is faster and less expensive than replacing your sidewalks.

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Why We Use Polyurethane Injection and Not Mudjacking to Level Concrete

If you’ve browsed our website, you’ve probably noticed that we speak very highly of our polyurethane injection process for leveling concrete. But if you’re not in the business of leveling, you might not know what that means. So we wanted to take a moment to explain a few things.


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Favorite Chalk Designs of 2021 So Far

Of course, at Level Best, we love the look of smooth, newly poured, concrete, with fresh-pressed lines. So clean and unblemished by time and the elements. It’s a thing of beauty! But while we appreciate fresh gray concrete, we also love the chalk art people make using concrete as their canvas. So that’s what we’re looking at today. Our favorite family-friendly chalk designs of 2021—so far.

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Yard Pests to Watch for That Can Affect Your Concrete

It’s all too common in Ohio; raccoons and possums in your trash, ants, spiders, and bees invading your personal space. But what about pests that can affect your sidewalks and driveways? Yeah, they exist too! We don’t want to give you yet another nuisance to worry about but we want to make sure you are prepared and protected from these common lawn pests.

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Winter Activities in the Backyard

Although the warm spring days filled with cool breezes, fresh grass, and chirping birds are right around the corner, there are still a few snowy days ahead of us. However, this does not mean that you must remain isolated in your home. After all, family board game night isn't quite as fun after the fifth night in a row.

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Concrete in Art - Creative Ideas We Love

When it comes to concrete, most people picture a dull gray color or cold driveways and sidewalks. However, this dismal substance that is used to pave roads and even build structures has much more potential than we give credit to. Although concrete art (or the concept of) can be dated back to millenniums ago - from cave paintings all the way to modern-day graffiti - we have also seen other forms of concrete art emerge over the past decade or so. In fact, many of these art forms can even be done at home or tailored to already existing hobbies and passions!

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Prepare Your Concrete for the Winter Weather Ahead

Although concrete may seem indestructible, unfortunately, that’s not the case. Time, weather, and other factors will take their toll on your concrete over the years. There are, however, ways to prevent and prolong wear and tear. This is especially important to be aware of during the colder months.

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