Common Causes for Premature Concrete Damage
Concrete, like any other surface, gets damaged over time. Eventually, it wears down, cracks, and breaks apart. This, in itself, is natural. However, due to concrete’s durability, this shouldn’t happen for a few decades. But concrete can be broken down much more quickly than that due to external forces. Here are some of the most […]
Combating Winter Foot Traffic
People like to complain about the winter. Even those who enjoy the snow get tired of the frigid temperatures and bad driving conditions after a while. And while people usually talk about the discomfort and safety hazards that come with winter, there’s another unwelcomed trait worth discussing: The mess! Winter makes a mess of our […]
Waterproofing Your Basement
Most of us are looking forward to the snow melting away and the warm weather returning. But all that melted snow has to go somewhere, and if your home isn’t secure, it could go straight into your basement. The winter-to-spring transition is a common time for basement flooding to occur. The last thing you want […]
Why You Shouldn’t Do Concrete Flooring Projects Yourself
When it comes to stylizing the floors of your home or business, there are many options to choose from. Hard floors have been the trend for a while, with their timeless look, ease of cleaning, and general durability. And when it comes to hard flooring, it’s hard to beat the versatility of decorative concrete. Stained, […]
The Difference Between Concrete and Concrete Resurfacer
Concrete is strong and long lasting, but it has its limits, especially if it wasn’t poured properly. Overtime, it will begin to crack and chip. Not long ago, you’d only be left with three options at this point: patch it, replace it, or learn to live with it. Today, however, we have a fourth option: […]
Keeping Your Garage Floor Clean
When most people imagine a garage door, they probably think of something that’s dirty. Garages are prone to attract debris, dust, and more from the outside world. But like any part of your home, you should strive to keep your garage clean. Leaving your garage floor dirty will, in turn, dirty your shoes and track […]
The Many Looks of Stamped Concrete
When you’re having home renovations done, there’s a lot of decisions to be made. Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, you need to decide on budget, style, features, functionality, materials, and more. It can get a little overwhelming. No matter what the project is, one of the decisions you’ll have to make is flooring. After all, […]
When and Where to Use Epoxy Flooring
Want a floor that’s durable, water resistant, beautiful, and easy to maintain? Then you might want to consider epoxy flooring. Epoxy flooring is a chemical compound that’s one-part resin and one-part hardener. They combine to create a protective layer over your concrete that’s smooth to the touch and easy on the eyes. Best of all, […]
What Winter Does to Concrete
Fall is passing quickly, and we all know what comes next. To paraphrase a quote from this summer’s Avengers: Infinity War: “Dread it. Run from it. Winter arrives all the same.” Of course, some people really like winter. They love the snow fall. They love sitting inside, under a blanket, reading a book. And that’s […]
Setting Up a Physical Retail Store in the World a Post-Ecommerce World
When Amazon and eBay launched in 1995, few could have predicted how dramatically they would change the way we buy things. While purchasing something from your home computer was convenient, it felt like you were buying blind. You had to trust a few low-resolution images that took a full minute to load on your dial-up […]