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Concrete is a hard material, but that hardness is a good thing. The durability of concrete is one of the primary factors that have allowed concrete to become one of the most popular flooring solutions around the world. Concrete is used in floors for warehouses, home interiors, exterior patios, driveways and more. Let’s take a … Continued

There are a lot of contractors out there, and not all of them are good. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for the average homeowner to suss out the trustworthy contractors from the untrustworthy ones. To help, we’ve put together a list of the four items every homeowner should have on their checklist when vetting contractors.  … Continued

A good countertop can make, or break, a home kitchen. Many people find themselves dreaming of high-end materials like granite or marble, but we’re here to tell you that you should seriously consider using concrete. Not only is concrete affordable, but it can be made to mimic the aesthetic of much more expensive materials. Still … Continued

Winter has set upon much of the United States and as a result more homeowners are looking for ways to make their residences warmer and more cozy. One of the best ways to do this is by adding a fireplace. However, fireplaces can get incredibly expensive if you decide to put in a full brick … Continued

One of the most essential components of any home is its foundation. The majority of foundations found in the U.S. today are made of concrete. Concrete is the perfect material for a foundation because of its cost, versatility and durability. However, damage can still happen and the earlier you can identify a problem, the easier … Continued

Concrete is one of the most versatile building substances available today. You’ll see it used for sidewalks, driveways, floors and even entire buildings. When most people think of concrete, they tend to think of outdoor structures, but concrete is just as effective indoors. Today we’ll go over five major reasons why concrete makes an excellent … Continued

Concrete is a building block that has become so ubiquitous in modern culture that it has become difficult to remember what the downsides of the substance are. While concrete is affordable, versatile and (most importantly) durable, it does have some clear downsides that any self-respecting DIYer should be aware of. Today, we’re going to take … Continued

Most people know what concrete is, but few understand what concrete is actually made of. Since concrete is a mixture of different elements, understanding what goes into the mixture is essential to creating the right concrete for your specific needs. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at the four components that every type … Continued

Concrete is one of the most durable and affordable building substances available today. As a result, many people decide to pick up a concrete kit from their local hardware store and embark on a home improvement journey that often turns out to be more complicated than they expected. Naturally, that’s when a local concrete contractor … Continued

Not all concrete is made the same, in fact most concrete differs slightly even batch to batch. This fact often comes as a surprise to the over DIYer but, the truth is it makes concrete even more versatile. One of the more obscure types of concrete is called air-entrained concrete.    Air-entrained concrete used a … Continued