A Touch of Easter for the Kitchen

Your concrete countertops look beautiful on their own, but they’re begging to be decked out for the Easter holiday this month. Easter decorations are a fun way to celebrate the reason for the season, to welcome in spring, and to bring a breath of fresh air to your home. Extending these themes into the kitchen …

Having Fun On The Patio In Wintertime

It’s chilly outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to close up shop and abandon the patio or deck. Your outdoor living space can still be used to have a great time, even during the colder months. A little creativity goes a long way, and your family will enjoy all of the fresh air they …

Everything You Need to Know about Acid Stained Concrete

Acid staining is a method of finishing concrete that gives it an upscale, natural look. Acid-stained concrete looks beautiful indoors and outdoors and can stand up to a lot of wear and tear. Acid-stained concrete is a great alternative to natural stone or any other finishing material. You can use it to beautifully finish a …

Upscale Home Decor on a Budget

Turning your home into an upscale oasis doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. A few simple, and inexpensive changes can take your home from plain to perfect, and give a high-quality look to your living spaces. Ritzy Remodeling Some very simple remodeling of your main living spaces (living room, kitchen, family room) …

Warming Up Your Concrete Floor

Choosing to leave your concrete slab exposed inside your home is an economical, beautiful flooring option, but some homeowners worry that this could leave a space feeling cold. Adding warmth to exposed concrete flooring is a simple solution, and is no more difficult than it is when dealing with natural stone, tile, or even hardwood …

Maintaining Outdoor Concrete In The Wintertime

Okay, so this picture isn’t quite the wintertime. But you get what we’re saying. Concrete is one of the most durable materials on earth, and properly caring for and maintaining it can make it last even longer. Winter weather can be especially hard on outdoor concrete, but a little preventative care and maintenance can help …

Expanding Views – Creative Uses for Concrete

With the growing popularity of high-end concrete finishes for surfaces like floors and countertops, concrete is becoming a top contender in home decor. Concrete has enjoyed the limelight mostly thanks to larger home projects, but there are endless creative uses for concrete. Because of its versatility, concrete can be used to bring out the beauty …

What We Have To Learn From Ancient Concrete

Concrete is one form or another has been used for thousands of years as a building material. Decorative concrete is becoming more and more popular in our society, but what we’re seeing is simply a comeback of ancient practices. Modern concrete is made to last for about 50-100 years, which is longer than most other …

Remodeling Your Office From Top To Bottom

The look of your office is a very important aspect of your business when you consider how it affects clients’ impressions of you, and employee productivity. Cubicles, fluorescent lighting, and staunch professionalism are quickly becoming things of the past. They’re being replaced by open floor plans, open communication, and a free flow of ideas that …

The Process of Making Concrete Counter Tops

Making decorative concrete is an art form that yields some truly beautiful results. A well-made concrete countertop can come in any color, pattern, or texture, and is made to last a very long time. Making something this great takes some skill and some experience with the finesse of finishing indoor decorative concrete. Let’s look at …