Concrete Pavers Guide

When it comes time to install concrete pavers, or any kind of pavers, in a new driveway, there are a few things you should watch out for, especially if a contractor is doing the work for you. I’ve seen too many cases of horrible paver jobs go awry, and if this happens with a driveway, it can be a huge mess. So when you are getting pavers installed – and especially if you are doing the work yourself – watch out for these four things to make sure that you project goes smoothly and stays beautiful for life:

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When installing concrete pavers, you need to make sure that you are installing the right foundation that will support and protect them. The foundation for pavers is the most important aspect of the project in many ways, simply because the longevity and durability of the project is directly tied to the base. If the base is weak or hastily assembled, it will spell trouble for the project for its entire lifetime. You will have to deal with settling, cracking, and other issues with your paver project. So what is the right foundations to use when installing pavers? Or, if [...] Continue Reading…

Occasionally I am asked the question: are brick pavers permeable? Presumably it is asked by some homeowner who has had issues with water drainage around his or her home in the past, and they want to make sure they won’t have issues in the future.

To this I answer – yes, to a certain extent! Given the proper instruction and the proper materials, brick pavers are more permeable than many other hardscape options, including asphalt and concrete, but less permeable than yet others.

So why does this matter, anyway?

Why Brick Pavers Are Permeable

First, why are brick pavers permeable? The brick itself [...] Continue Reading…

Concrete pavers are an expensive hardscaping option, especially if you already have a patio already installed. However, if you have a concrete patio, you can still use concrete pavers in interesting ways to spruce up the area without having to tear up the existing installation. Here are some ideas, some do’s and don’ts, about how to use concrete pavers – or any other pavers, such as brick or natural stone, to increase the beauty of your hardscape and landscape:
Three Ideas For Adding Pavers to Concrete Patios
1. You can use “thin pavers” to cover up the surface of your concrete [...] Continue Reading…

Is acid washing concrete pavers a good idea? In a word:

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here’s Why
It’s a horrific idea, based on the chemistry involved between the interaction of concrete and acid. The alkaline nature (aka basic nature) of concrete, especially in the cement paste that holds it all together, will react with the acid, especially a strong acid like muriatic acid or hydrochloric acid. It will cause the cement and concrete to weaken, pit, break apart, or even stain.

In fact, those who are looking to stain their concrete on purpose use acid stains for just this reason. If you just want to clean your [...] Continue Reading…

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Winter is coming – that means the holidays are here, and fun times will certainly be had by all. But is your pavers installation ready? Of course, we know that concrete pavers are incredibly durable, especially to freezing and snow and sleet and ice, but you should still keep your eye out on the projects during these potentially harsh months.

For instance, if you live in an area with snowfall, will your pavers be ready to be shoveled or plowed? This is especially important with driveways that will be plowed – if they have any uneven spots, the plow could [...] Continue Reading…

If you have a garden or landscaping installation that you want to properly take care of, mulching is probably tops on your list. Mulching has many benefits. Of course, mulch can add a certain aesthetic value to your garden or landscape; while sometimes beautiful and rich topsoil can do the job, other times having mulch, which can come in a variety of shades, textures, appearances, can add the extra bit of pizzazz to your garden.
The Many Benefits of Mulch for Your Garden or Landscape
Mulching also has other benefits besides look. It can help moderate temperature, so that your plants [...] Continue Reading…

If you put in the time and effort to grow and maintain your garden, you will obviously want to protect it from outside enemies such as animals. This is the main reason, though not the only one as we’ll see, to put up a vegetable garden fence. This article will give you a basic guide to the kinds of fences to use, how to install them, and the benefits and drawbacks to using particular kinds of fences to protect your vegetable garden.
The Reasons to Use Garden Fencing
The first thing you need to figure out is what kind of fence [...] Continue Reading…

This article will discuss some of the best landscaping ideas for front yards that you can implement. Of course, you don’t have to do them all, or any of them for that matter. They’re here to get your mind moving, to give you an idea of the scope of possibility and to serve as a catalyst to your own creativity. Even if you are getting someone to design your landscape for you, you will want to have ideas of your own, just so at the very least you will know what you like.
Front Yard Landscape Design Ideas and Generation

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