If your residential concrete driveway is breaking up, tilting, otherwise disintegrating you might think that selecting a contractor to replace it is a simple job where you call up a contractor, get a bid and sign a contract. If you select a concrete contractor based on that approach you may find yourself paying for a ...
When deciding how to decorate a home or its exterior, a simple and beautiful solution is always available in concrete stain. Whether you are tearing up old carpet and going for a new, more striking look, or want to dazzle guests with a stained concrete driveway, you will find that the simple steps of how ...
Snow removal from your concrete driveway is as easy as employing elbow grease and a snow shovel, right? Wrong! It does not melt ice and will not prevent your driveway from becoming an ice skating rink. Read on for must know tips. Snow Removal and the Concrete Driveway Driving up the winding driveway to the ...
You’ve probably heard of this product. You probably even have at least one aerosol can of it in your house. But, do you know of its wondrous beginning? The “WD” in its name stands for “water displacement”, while the “40” stands for “fortieth attempt.” In 1953, three chemists were working in their lab at the ...
Concrete or asphalt are the most common materials used to pave driveways. While both have distinct advantages, in general your climate will dictate which driveway is the best choice for you. However, if you live in a moderate climate or just want to know the advantages and disadvantages of both material, this article is for ...
Oil stains on a concrete floor are not only unsightly but can lessen the lifespan of your garage floor or driveway. Fortunately, new oil stains are easily removed when using the right method and even older stains can at least be partially removed with some elbow grease. Like any stain, oil stains should be removed ...
Concrete work is expensive, and when a concrete sidewalk or concrete driveway is poured, no one expects a crack to form. If expansion joints or control joints aren’t properly constructed or if the ground isn’t properly compacted before the concrete is poured, the concrete might eventually fail. If a crack develops in concrete, even the ...