You may think that all retaining walls are pretty much built the same, and will last around the same amount of time, if the materials used to build the wall are similar. If you look around any neighbourhood, you will find some walls that are...
Drive through any neighbourhood and you will see a variety of different types of retaining walls. You will see wooden retaining walls, concrete walls, standing walls, and wall systems that have fallen over. Some retaining walls can drastically add...
When getting calls about replacing an old retaining wall, we usually hear one of two things. Either the customers wood retaining wall is falling apart due to age or water damage, or their concrete wall is failing. Almost all customers want their...
When thinking about adding a retaining wall to your outdoor space, it can get overwhelming trying to figure out if you are going to DIY or hire a company, what material you should use (there are a variety of materials for wood retaining walls or...
Retaining walls are useful when your outdoor space needs a solid foundation for a slope, or you want to build a raised patio, or garden wall, but if your retaining wall is built incorrectly and it fails, the enjoyment you get from looking at your...
While many homeowners link the two together, outdoor patios and decks are very different. Both will provide you with an outdoor space to enjoy, and can allow you to bask the outdoors all year round. Whether you choose to build a deck or a patio will...
When it comes to designing your outdoor living space ( outdoor patio and outdoor dining space), one of the first things homeowners should consider is whether or not you want your patio be raised, or at ground level. The difference between a raised...
When thinking about installing a patio, driveway, or pool deck homeowners like you may be wondering what material you should use. Materials like stamped concrete and brick patio pavers can give you an outdoor living space to entertain on, and be...
The summer is a time for grilling, drinks with friends, and outdoor celebrations. Readying the patio is on the top of our list of things to do when the weather starts to turn warmer! Your patio space should have the comforts of home, and fill you...
One of the things that we look forward to the most during summertime is brunch is on our backyard patios, backyard BBQs, and outdoor dining, warming up by the fire pit on chilly summer evenings, and spending quality time with loved ones. We want our...