Why it is Important to Waterproof Your Concrete Outside

Water breaks down concrete causing surface damage, eroding matrix materials, and exposing base concrete. This is especially true in areas like Utah where harsh winters cause water to freeze, expand, and result in the most damage. It may take a few years to start showing, but unprotected concrete will get weaker and break down. If …

Pros and Cons of Concrete Countertops

In the past few years, concrete countertops have taken off. And it doesn’t look like the trend is backing down any time soon. These counters are a sure way to infuse a more rustic or industrial. But if you are thinking about concrete countertops for your kitchen or bathroom, there are a few pros and …

How To Clean and Maintain Your Concrete Countertops

Concrete countertops give a kitchen or bathroom a more modern feel at an affordable price. As a result, they are quickly becoming one of the most popular choices on the market. But few people realize you can’t clean concrete with any old cleaner. You have to be careful about what you use because acids and …

Common Concrete Stains and How To Remove Them

Concrete is everywhere and in everyone’s garage. Concrete has so many qualities that make it the natural choice for construction, flooring, outdoor projects, and more. Concrete is highly affordable, totally customizable, and best of all – durable. Concrete can last a century if created properly and well cared for, so it’s nearly always the choice …

Is Polished Concrete Right For You?

Flooring is a very important choice for your home, not just because it takes so much wear and tear, but also because it sends a message about the design and feel of your home. Your floor might be an understated bedrock for all the other features in your home, or it may be the showstopper …

Upgrading Your Garage Floor: Paint vs. Epoxy

Our garages store some of the most important and functional items of our lives. Our cars, our tools, our yard appliances, work benches, sports equipment, and more. Some garages function as storage zones, hobby areas, or a practice space. And all of our garages deserve a little more love. With some planning and a little …

Top 4 Uses For Concrete In Your Backyard

Concrete is a common fixture in most backyards, right after grass. It provides you with options and opportunities to better use your outdoor space. Utilizing your backyard can make your home feel bigger, airier, and more entertaining. Even if your yard isn’t in ideal shape, a little bit of planning and preparation can make it …

3 Reasons You Should Coat Your Concrete Driveway

Most homeowners have a list of projects they’re considering for their homes, just waiting for the right time, extra cash, or more confidence to proceed. Are we ready to plant a garden? Is it time to do that trendy tile backsplash in the kitchen? Should we just paint the bathroom and get it over with? …

DIY Concrete Flower Pots

Are you sick of shoveling your driveway and layering on the coats? Us too. Instead we want to daydream about spring. It really isn’t that far away. It’s time to start considering what you need to do this spring to get your yard in tip top shape. When those warm days show their face, you …

Winter Garage Essentials

We’re in full swing of winter, with 6 more weeks ahead – are YOU ready for it? Sometimes during winter we catch ourselves just waiting for spring, and assuming it’s on its way. Instead, we should be preparing as best we can for the winter days that we’re in, so we can meet them head …