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Steps to Remove Tire Shine from Your Concrete Driveway When you have a concrete driveway, you want to protect it from marks, cracks and dings that detract from your home’s curb appeal. But if you use tire shine on your vehicle, you may experience unsightly marks you... Continue Reading

How to Prevent Concrete Cracks in Your DIY Project Although concrete is one of man’s most durable building materials, it can crack if not properly installed. But there are ways to prevent concrete cracks in your DIY project, whether for your patio, walkway, driveway, pool... Continue Reading

Stamped concrete is a beautiful addition to any of your outdoor hardscapes, such as pool decks, patios, driveways and walkways. There is so much a concrete professional can do with this type of concrete surface to enhance the value of your property. However, like any outdoor... Continue Reading

If you own a typical home in the Triangle Area of North Carolina, you have multiple mismatched concrete surfaces around your property. These can include: Patios Entry walkway Driveway Pool deck Footpaths or paved walkways Sidewalks Garage floor Outdoor shed ramp or entry Steps... Continue Reading

If you have polished concrete floors in your home or office, you likely chose them because they are so durable and easy to maintain. But these floors still require some care, especially if they are within high traffic areas. Still, you can expect little pain or frustration when... Continue Reading

Concrete has generally been used as flooring in unfinished areas of homes, such as basements, patios, storage rooms and garages. But in recent years this material has moved into more visible spaces, such as kitchens and living rooms. In fact, many people have concrete flooring... Continue Reading

Granite was a popular design material for kitchens for many years, particularly from the 1990s through 2010. Then, soapstone, quartz, and marble became more popular as granite slips farther down the list of kitchen countertop options. Concrete is one of the newest surfaces of... Continue Reading

If you are considering building a retaining wall outside of your home or office, you likely have questions about which materials to use. The most common options are stone, brick, and concrete retaining walls. Below, we look at the best option for this job, concrete. We also... Continue Reading

Ornamental concrete came into home fashion in the 1950s in California. At that time, contractor Brad Bowman invented a round device he rolled over wet concrete to create a decorative imprint. He also experimented with color additives for even more design and style diversity.... Continue Reading