Category: Contractor Education

An Introduction to Concrete Pavers Whether designing a patio or walkway – or adding some edging to your yard – options abound. In fact, hunting at your local hardware store for the right material to use can feel overwhelming because of the sheer number of choices. Poured concrete or stone? Stone or brick? Textured or… Continue reading Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Concrete Pavers

You’ve heard that sealing your paver patio, driveway, or walkway can help keep it in top condition. You’ve read about the benefits of paver sealing, including: reduced stains, easier ability to clean, fewer weeds growing in joints, less movement, and more. And now you’re looking at everything that goes into the paver sealing process more… Continue reading Paver Sealing Process

“What will paver sealing cost per square foot?” If you’ve gotten your new paver patio, walkway, or driveway installed, that’s probably the question that’s on your mind. After all, sealing your pavers will ensure that they last longer than they otherwise would. Your sealed pavers will be better protected against grease, dirt, and grime. They’ll… Continue reading Paver Sealing Cost per Square Foot

Along with a white picket fence and a playful dog, there’s something about a backyard swimming pool that evokes the American Dream. Swimming pools (and hot tubs) offer a place to relax, exercise, and enjoy the great outdoors. They make a great location for a party… or a simple, lazy afternoon. There’s just something about… Continue reading What is the Best Paver Sealer for your Pool Deck?

Paver sealers offer many benefits for your newly laid walkway, driveway, or patio. By filling the porous surface of your pavers with an acrylic polymer, paver sealers will protect them from dirt, grease, and grime. Without a sealer, your pavers will be much more susceptible to stains. In fact, stains can move so deeply into… Continue reading What is the Best Paver Sealer for a Wet Look?

If you’ve been looking at paver sealers, you know that they come in a nearly infinite number of different varieties. Not only are there different finishes to think about, you also have the option of using water-based paver sealer or solvent-based. What’s the difference between the two? And is one or the other better if… Continue reading What is the Best Paver Sealer for Florida Residents?

You’ve heard about the tremendous benefits to sealing your paver walkway, patio, or driveway. You know that it can extend the life of your pavers, offering protection against stains, unwanted vegetation, and even undesirable shifting. You’ve gone to your local hardware store and looked through the various sealant options, noting the advantages of film-forming and… Continue reading What is the Best Sprayer for Paver Sealer on the Market?

If you’ve gotten your patio, walkway, or driveway pavers laid, you may be wondering just how important a sealer is. Is it really necessary to seal your pavers or can you leave them as-is? Will they crumble and blow away in the wind if you don’t seal them? And how much will they cost to… Continue reading Paver Sealing: A Beginner’s Guide

If you’ve got a pressure washer that’s not acting quite right, there could be any number of problems. After all, pressure washers are complex machines with a lot of interconnected pieces that need to be functioning well – and together – in order to give you the high-powered water jet you need. Some pressure washer… Continue reading What are the Most Important Pressure Washer Parts?

Few things are as nice, relaxing, and property-value enhancing as adding a patio to your yard. Patios can provide you with a great place to relax and enjoy nature while still staying close to the comfort of your own home. However, a patio can only truly be effective when it is put in right. Here… Continue reading Tips for Adding a Patio to Your Yard

Is anything cozier or more inviting than a backyard fire pit? There’s something about gathering around a crackling, popping fire with friends and family and sharing stories, laughter, and good food (especially s’mores). Those are the kind of moments that we remember all our lives. And they’re something you could experience on a regular basis… Continue reading ‘Creating a Backyard Fire Pit’ for Dummies

Edging is essential for a professional looking lawn. When well-defined edges aren’t in place, a front or backyard will end up looking unkempt and haphazard. Even if you have beautiful shrubs, flowers, and trees in place, proper edging really can make or break the curb appeal of your home. That’s why we want to spend… Continue reading 6 Edging Ideas for Landscaping

Have you ever looked at a concrete floor and done a double take? A quality acid-stain job can utterly transform a plain slab into a near-perfect replica of marble or granite. If you’re ever wondered how such a look is accomplished, you’ve come to the right spot. Today, we’re going to discuss everything you need… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Acid Stains on Concrete

If you’ve got a boring concrete slab that you’d like to liven up, one of the fastest and easiest ways is to simply add some color. With the right tools, you can take a plain, gray slab and transform it into a colorful floor, reminiscent of marble or any number of other materials. Or, you… Continue reading What’s the Best Way to Get Vibrant Colors for a Concrete Stain

                You’ve decided that pavers are the best option for your new patio. They’re the perfect mix of attractive and stable. And you’ve even picked out the perfect design and ordered the necessary pavers. But you’ve still got one question: What is the right sand for your paver joints?                 Sand is an essential element… Continue reading Finding the Right Paver Sand for Joints