Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks & Patios Educational Content DRIVEWAYS Residential concrete driveways should be at least four inches thick. If they’re much thinner, they will be more likely to crack over time.

Deck Building & Maintenance Educational Content DECK DESIGN TYPES Multilevel. Multilevel decks are just like they sound.

Asphalt Driveways Educational Content ASPHALT ADVANTAGES Asphalt is a cost-effective option for a new driveway. If you live in a part of the country with tough winters, asphalt is an especially smart choice.

Concrete Driveways Educational Content THE REPLACEMENT PROCESS The first step in replacing a concrete driveway is to break up and remove the old driveway. Then, the contractor may put down extra gravel or fill dirt to create a stronger base.

Fence Staining & Sealing Educational Content REASONS TO STAIN AND SEAL Protect the fence from damage due to weather. The primary reason to stain and seal a wood fence is to protect it from the elements.

Fences Educational Content TYPES OF FENCES Rail fences. Rail fences are made of wooden posts connected by horizontal rails.

Landscaping Educational Content IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING Landscaping adds to the curb appeal of your house and can impact your home’s overall market value. Designing and installing a landscape plan, however, can be a complex process.

Lawn Maintenance Educational Content LAWN SERVICES On top of keeping the lawn mowed, lawn maintenance can include everything from seeding grass and trimming shrubs to weeding. Hiring a lawn maintenance company makes things easier.

Lawn Treatment Educational Content TYPES OF GRASS Lawn grasses fall into two classes: warm season and cool season. Warm-season grasses thrive in the hot, humid summers and mild winters of the southern US.

Mosquito Control Educational Content MOSQUITO INFESTATIONS Mosquitoes cause itchy bites, but their nuisance doesn’t end there. Mosquitoes pose a public health threat.

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Spaces Educational Content BENEFITS OF AN OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE Outdoor living spaces give you the room to host get-togethers with family and friends. They also make your yard more functional and can boost your home’s value.

Outdoor Living Spaces Educational Content BENEFITS OF AN OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE Outdoor living spaces give you the room to host get-togethers with family and friends. They also make your yard more functional and can boost your home’s value.

Paver Installation Educational Content PAVER ATTRIBUTES AND USES Pavers are bricks of high-density concrete. They are popular for patios, walkways, and driveways.

Pool Companies Educational Content POOL CONSTRUCTION Gunite pools are a popular pool type because they can be built in any shape or size. Before construction can begin, you’ll need to decide how you will use the pool.

Sprinkler Systems Educational Content SYSTEM COMPONENTS Sprinkler heads. The most commonly used sprinkler heads are pop-up spray and rotor heads, impact rotors, and gear-driven rotors.

Tree Services Educational Content COMMON TREE PROBLEMS Tree experts recommend regularly examining your trees to look for potential problems. Arborists can also spot issues early on.