Picking The Perfect Patio To Enjoy All Summer Long

Posted on: 18 March 2016

If you want to make the most of the outdoors this season, consider adding a patio to your property. There are many options in terms of style, spacing, and materials, so talk with paving contractors to determine the best approach for your home's inherent features. Some types of patios are: On-grade patios. On-grade patios are perhaps the most common kind to find in yards and gardens of homes, and they are usually flush with the ground and terrain around them. [Read More]

Four Ways Underpinning Techniques Are Used To Support A Second Floor Addition

Posted on: 19 January 2016

With prime real estate for building new homes becoming more scarce, you may opt to buy an existing home in a desirable location. This can present many problems, such as a home with no room for additions. Instead of building out, building up with an additional floor may be the only option to get the space you need. With a second floor, there are also additional loads, which are carried by the foundation of your home. [Read More]

Preventing Ice Expansion And Pest Infestation Around Your Foundation: Temporary Patches For The Cracks

Posted on: 2 December 2015

If you currently have some cracks in your foundation, you may have also encounter issues with pest infestations and ice expansion of the cracks in winter. To prevent both bugs and the widening of the cracks due to freezing water, you can request foundation crack repair from a contractor, but it may prove more costly than a temporary solution. Thankfully, the following temporary solutions will save you some money and help you get through the fall and winter months until you can afford more costly repairs. [Read More]

Replacing Your Driveway: Different Concrete Options For You

Posted on: 12 November 2015

When you find that the time has come to replace your current driveway, you may find yourself wondering what you should do to ensure that you install a driveway that you like and that will last you for as long as possible. If you have already decided on concrete over asphalt, your decision-making process is not quite over yet. There are actually several different types of concrete that you can choose from when you are installing your new replacement driveway. [Read More]