As the holidays approach, you may want to consider a home improvement project as your holiday gift for the home. Everybody can enjoy improvements that make the house more practical and attractive and many of these can add value to the home. For some of these ideas, it might be
Foundation problems can be some of the most troubling issues for any structure. If you have a problem with the foundation of your home, then it is important to get the problem addressed as soon as possible. A faulty foundation could compromise the structural integrity of the home itself and
When it comes to home improvement projects, replacing the old windows in the home is probably one of the least exciting options. Most people want to do things like a kitchen remodel or install shiny new appliances. However, when it comes to the value of the project, there are few
With winter coming to a close and spring just around the corner, many homeowners are starting to think about their spring-cleaning routine. The spring provides a good opportunity to get things back in order after winter, but you might want to do more than just clean and organize. This can
Composite Timber retaining walls are attractive, strong and multi-functional. They use tongue and groove that is slightly offset for use as building material or as a retaining wall. Composite Timbers are Earth friendly, made from durable wood plastic composite material, manufactured from recycled woods and plastics. They are Kid friendly,
Some good reasons to build a retaining wall is to eliminate steep and difficult to mow slopes. They are also made to stop erosion and also create attractive planting beds. Creating a retaining wall out of wood is a good choice because it will be strong and durable. Be sure
Retaining Walls & Definitions A retaining wall is a wall designed to resist lateral earth and/or fluid pressures, including any surcharge, in accordance with accepted engineering practice. This definition also applies to freestanding pool walls. The Folsom Municipal Code adopts, by reference, the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC). UBC §106.2,
Keystone classic block walls are the number one commercial retaining wall product on the market, and installer’s favorite choice. Some designs of Keystone blocks feature an open core design and the pin connection system that is trusted by contractors and engineers and contractors. The Keystone block design is easy to
When someone enters your kitchen, the first place that captures their eyes is the kitchen backsplash. For this reason the choice of the backsplash material and designs should be thoroughly selected and professionally installed in order to come up with the best results possible. Travertine backsplash is one of the
Moss rock is a type of sandstone that is usually red and brown in colors. Moss rock comes in many different sizes and shapes. It’s used to border flower beds, and make retaining walls. Full pallet price – 8¢ per lb Handpicked price – 10¢ lb A full pallet usually
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