Hardscape News

12 Tickborne Diseases In our last post, we covered how ticks can cause an allergic reaction to red meat. Here are 12 other diseases spread by ticks throughout the U.S., via the CDC: 1. Anaplasmosis Anaplasmosis is transmitted to humans by tick bites primarily from the blacklegged tick […]

Ticks Causing Strange Red-Meat Allergy Georgette Simmons, a 71 year old woman from Tennessee, helped celebrate her friend’s birthday at a steakhouse. She woke up around 4:30am covered in hives, describing her skin as feeling as if it was on fire. She ordered another steak while celebrating […]

Which Renovation is the Best Investment? The return on investment (ROI) into home renovations is dependent upon many different factors including the value of your house, the average home’s value in your neighborhood, and the region in which you live. Spend your money wisely, as basic refinements […]

Chikungunya Virus Spreads to U.S. Firstly, dying from a chikungunya infection is highly unlikely. Unfortunately, if you contract it, there is no cure other than time, and depending on your age and your luck it can take quite some time to be relieved of all the symptoms. […]

5 Reasons to Get a Building Permit Before Your Next Renovation Obtaining a permit is very simple. Just call your city or town building department or check your town’s website. If you aren’t sure who to call, contact your county’s governing body and ask them who you […]

What is the Best Decking Material? Between materials ranging from different types of wood to a wide variety of composites (primarily consisting of a mixture of wood and plastics), the simple act of deciding on one particular material for your decking can be a daunting task. Traditional […]

The Benefits of Adding a Pergola to Your Home If you’re looking to add something visually interesting to your landscaping, a cedar pergola will provide an aesthetic centerpiece to your home’s exterior. Any outdoor living space will also be dramatically enhanced by the added protection from the […]

Top 5 Ways to Avoid Mosquitoes 1. Know What Plants to Grow Rosemary – contains compounds with insect-repellent activities; primarily camphor and borneol. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) – According to some studies, catnip extracts may be even more powerful than DEET when it comes to repelling mosquitoes. In one […]

How Concrete Pavers are Made Interlocking concrete pavers (also known as segmental pavers) have been used for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the 1940s that concrete was used in their mass-production. This process began in the Netherlands, which is why pavers were (and sometimes still […]