Summer is around the corner and many homeowners have plans for entertainment activities around their inground pool deck this summer. In case your pool deck isn’t as welcoming as you would like then it is the right time to discuss inground pool decking ideas with a...
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Do Concrete Pavers Fade?
If you’re not keen, it’s easy to assume that any paving product that looks like brick is indeed brick. Traditional paving brick is made of clay while concrete pavers, which may appear similar to paving brick is actually very different. When it comes to concrete...
Should I Leave a Gap Between Concrete Pavers?
Pavers come in all shapes and sizes as well as varying materials. They can be made of stones, bricks, or concrete blocks. They can be formal shapes such as rectangles or squares, or irregular shapes, like fieldstone and flagstone. You can use pavers for your patio,...
How to Kill Weeds Between Pavers – What Should I Put Between Pavers?
Aside from the obvious that they make pavers less appealing, weeds between pavers are annoying. Weeds seem to be invincible – they can grow anywhere (even in the smallest of cracks between pavers), so getting rid of them on your driveway or patio may seem like a...
How to Fix Loose Pavers
Don’t know how to fix loose pavers? It’s imperative you know– loose pavers not only are visually disastrous, but they can become hazardous for people walking by. Sometimes pavers get loose after installation, but sometimes other circumstances can cause them; this is...
How to Remove Oil Stains from Pavers
Whether its grease from a car repair gone awry, cooking oil from your last barbecue or oil from a leaking vehicle, the chances are you will someday have to face an unwanted stain on your driveway or patio paving. Accidents happen and it helps if you know how to remove...
Outdoor Kitchen Trends
Just as the kitchen has always been the heart of the home, the outdoor kitchen is quickly becoming the heart of the backyard outdoor living space. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), more than 75 percent of all U.S. households currently...
HOW TO MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE
As the old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. From the moment guests pull up to your driveway, they begin to get a sense of your personality. The colors, textures, and materials you choose for your landscaping, driveway, and front...
OUTDOOR DESIGN TIPS: ACCENTING WITH PAVER PATTERNS
Various paver patterns can be used as an accent to accomplish a number of outdoor living design goals. From simple borders to elaborate inlaid designs, incorporating an accent of a differing paver style, texture, shape or color can add a creative touch to your outdoor...
PERMEABLE PAVER DRIVEWAY: BEAUTIFUL FORM & FUNCTION
The use of permeable pavers in driveway construction is growing exponentially across the country, particularly in areas with water use restrictions or strict stormwater management guidelines. Not only do permeable pavers boost your curb appeal, they also positively...