What Is Concrete Slump And How Do I Test For It?

Working with concrete can be tricky if you aren’t sure what you’re doing. One of the most important things is to make sure that the consistency of the concrete is spot on. If it’s too wet then there’s a risk of cracking but if it’s not wet enough then it’ll …

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What Is Rapid Set Concrete?

Whether you’re working on a DIY project or are a business owner, making sure that you meet deadlines is important. With projects that involve concrete, the drying time can massively interfere with your chances of finishing on time. But there could be an alternative and that’s rapid set concrete. But …

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What’s The Difference Between A Soakaway And A French Drain?

Did you know that as many as 90% of incidents of structural damage to basements is a result of improper drainage? This could all be avoided by ensuring correct drainage when building or developing a property but there are several options to choose from.  Two of the most popular types …

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A Guide to Driveway Bollards (Help With Security Posts)

It wasn’t all that long ago that driveway bollards almost exclusively belonged on commercial property only. Finding driveway bollards that secured and protected residential driveways just wasn’t something that happened all that much. It wasn’t something that a lot of homeowners were looking for. Today, though, nothing could be further …

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Drain Rock: What It Is and the Best Uses

A rock is a rock is a rock…right? Wrong. While there might not be that much of a superficial difference between your “everyday rocks” laying all over your property, there’s a world of difference between how different kinds of rocks are used – especially when it comes to drain rocks. …

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Garden Screening From Neighbours – Our Top Tips

Tired of your neighbour’s prying eyes? Want a little bit more privacy in your garden? We hope the following tips will help. For these tips, we are going to share ideas that are a bit more on the affordable side of things. Most of these you can DIY too. In …

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Tree Working During Nesting Season: The Facts

Many birds nest in trees. It provides a safe space for them to raise their young. This means that you will often find trees packed to the brim with birds during the breeding season. What happens if you need to carry out a spot of work on trees during the …

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How to Clean Patio Stone

A beautiful stone patio adds so much to an outdoor space. We’re not just talking about aesthetically, either – though stone patios are always gorgeous to look at and dramatically upgrade the look of your outdoor entertainment spaces. No, properly cleaned and regularly maintained patios are also going to extend …

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How Long Does Gloss Paint Take to Dry?

Painting projects seem pretty simple on the surface but can get out of hand quickly if you don’t stay on top of a strict schedule. Sure, anybody can slap a bit of paint on a wall (indoors or out) and generally cover the whole surface. But getting that clean, tight, …

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Can Concrete Fence Posts Be Drilled?

Concrete fence posts aren’t like their wooden counterparts. Drilling through them or into them increases the likelihood that it will split or that it will crack down the middle. Either way, you’re left with a fence post that’s no longer as structurally sound as it once was.  That doesn’t mean …

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