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How to Remove Moss from Concrete

If you have problems with moss, here are several solutions.

Protect Your Stucco Exterior In Cold Weather

Accommodate the temperature affects to your stucco.

Block Foundation vs. Poured Foundation

There are 2 types of foundations that you can choose from when building a home.

Synthetic Stucco vs Traditional Stucco

There has been a lot of discussion about synthetic stucco and traditional type stucco.

When Your Home is a Brick Home

A brick home is beauty you can bank on.

Repair a Concrete Step

A crumbling step can be a safety hazard.

Installing Pavers 6 - Lay the Brick Pavers

1. Start at a corner - if possible, one that includes an edge such as a house, curb, or sidewalk.

Installing Pavers 7 - Finishing Up

1. Inspect your work, making final adjustments in brick height and joint alignment.

Make a Statement With Brick Pavers

Brick pavers have a range of benefits and it's undeniable that they look charming in any yard!

Come See the Greener Side of Brick

More emphasis now is being placed on preserving and protecting the world's environment.

Building a Foundation

This section is not meant to provide you with the necessary instructions to pour your garage foundation.

Brick FAQs

Why should I buy a brick home? Nothing else can match the classic beauty and elegance of a brick home.

Answers to Slab and Foundation Questions #1

You will need a proper base for the slab.

Answers to Slab and Foundation Questions #2

Get advice on fixing cracks and avoiding future problems

Answers to Your Brick Questions #1

Q. Can anyone tell me the feasibility of using bricks to make a 10 feet high x 20 feet long wall?

Answers to Your Brick Questions #2

Q. I am removing a sunroom.. I have no idea what they were thinking when they built it.