Everyone loves saving money when it comes to concrete patio installation, but not all DIY concrete patios turn out right. A majority of concrete patios end in shambles due to the concrete not being properly prepared, failing to set up proper forms, overworking the concrete, and many other reasons. If...
Why Should You Go with Indoor Concrete Floors
Although concrete floors are traditionally associated with garages, basements, and warehouse storage units, this flooring material has made a major comeback and many property owners are using them in home interiors. Durable, elegant, and easy to maintain, concrete is a viable material for indoor flooring. In fact, concrete floors are...
Should I Tear Out My Concrete or Hire a Professional?
Concrete is highly durable and resilient, making it one of the most used materials in construction projects. While concrete is an excellent construction material, removing concrete surfaces can prove quite difficult. Perhaps your concrete driveway has reached the end of its lifespan, or your concrete garage floor has become an...
When Should I Get Concrete Installation?
Once you’ve decided to undertake a concrete project, the next decision you’ll have to make is the ideal time of the year to get the project done. Many concrete surfaces in homes deteriorate quickly because they’re installed at the wrong time of the year. The key to pouring durable concrete...
Who Found Concrete?
Concrete has come a long way since the times of the Egyptian Pyramids and the Roman Empire where it was used to build major structures. At the time, concrete was made up of crushed limestone, volcanic ash, and chunks of volcanic rock. However, its use spans over 8,500 years, from...
When to Replace Your Driveway in Atlanta
A driveway plays many roles in a home or business. It provides extra parking for vehicles, improves a property's curb appeal, and adds value to your property. However, the driveway is one of the most overlooked areas of a home. Many property owners in Atlanta do not give their driveways...
Stamped Concrete or Paver Patios
Installing a patio in your home is a great investment that comes with many benefits. Apart from enhancing your property’s architectural style, a functional patio adds to your home’s value and provides additional outdoor space where you can spend time. If you’re considering installing a patio in your home, you’ll...
How Long Does Stamped Concrete Last?
Concrete is easily the most popular building material primarily due to its affordability, toughness, and durability. It is already versatile as it is, but concrete has become more flexible thanks to modern technology and innovation. Stamped concrete, for example, can imitate the patterns and textures of even high-end material such...
Tips to Fix Faded Driveway
Concrete is easily the most popular building material, preferred for its affordability, durability, and toughness. Concrete is also notoriously bland and dull, especially when it has worn out after a few years. If your driveway has faded, then you might be wondering how to get that freshened up. Well, Artistic...
Reasons Most DIY Concrete Patios Fail
Many homeowners and property owners like to take on Do-It-Yourself concrete projects for a variety of reasons. Some like to try new things, others want to bring their visions to life, and a few want to save money. Nothing is more disheartening than spending hours or days preparing for and...