In several ways, you can stain a concrete patio to look like natural stone. The most popular way to do that is by applying a resurface overlay coating on the concrete surface and then staining the concrete floor. Completing the steps is not that hard, but it takes time and involves multiple steps to get … Read more
Both concrete and asphalt contain stones. However, the other materials inside each of them vary. Asphalt contains tar-like petroleum as the adhesive. On the other hand, concrete contains cement as the adhesive and small pieces of rocks to provide aesthetic appeal. As a result, the appearance, cost, behavior in different climates, durability, repairing process, etc., … Read more
Once you get a new concrete driveway, it’s highly recommended that you start planning for sealing to ensure its longevity. It will increase the appearance as well as protect the driveway for long time from cracking and spalling. While sealing the concrete driveways (concrete surfaces) is a DIY project, at the same time, doing it … Read more
If you have recently bought a few teak pieces of furniture for your home, you may be thinking about how to conserve the beautiful finishes of your new teak furniture. Teak wood is extracted from the highly valued teak tree, often found in the tropical regions of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia. It has unique … Read more
The ways to fix crumbling asphalt driveways can be divided into multiple parts. Crack and small hole filling. Pothole repairing. Resurfacing/Resealing. Fixing crumbling edges. I will discuss how you should follow to repair the above processes successfully. It’s easy to repair without hiring any professionals in most cases. Nonetheless, it’s wise for some tasks to … Read more
Most people believe that the only functionality of a door is to ensure privacy. However, people forget that every aspect of the house, including the door, is an expression of your taste. Aesthetic and a beautiful door can be just the touch of you to a house that would otherwise be boring and stale. From … Read more
Looking to add some flair to your home and impress people? The right door type can add to a house aesthetically and functionality-wise. You may have heard people discussing barn doors and French doors. What makes each of them so unique, and which one is better? There are so many questions. Don’t fear, for this … Read more
Hookaroon and Pickaroon are ideal for a person who works with wood. But you can already tell by their names that they might have some quite confusing similarities, right? They sound like siblings, but even siblings have their bags of differences. So what are the differences between these two? In this article, we will study … Read more
Sitting on a cozy chair on your patio in the afternoon and watching your kid play with the sandbox feels pretty delightful. And a hot cup of tea on the table waiting to slide down your throat. But suddenly, you start to feel painful pinches on your feet. Ooouuchh! What’s happening? OMG! Ants!!!!!!! And they’re … Read more
The ancient art of painting walls is not as simple as it sounds. A painter has to know every tool in his arsenal, the two most common tools being putty and spackle. They’re often mistaken to be the same thing. Although their application may seem similar, there are some critical differences between putty vs spackle. … Read more