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The K9 Fasteners success story started in Wisconsin when humble hardware professionals wanted to create real product benefits for real hard working carpenters, contractors and building trade professionals! Customers said, “Give us a high performance product that starts faster, holds stronger and is made for treated lumber”….. CHECK! Customers said, ...
Top 5 DIY springtime projects that add value and beauty to the home
Whether a homeowner is getting ready to sell or staying in a cherished home for many more years, improved curb appeal makes a big statement to friends, neighbors and potential buyers. As the spring weather warms up, homeowners can refresh and enhance their home exteriors with do-it-yourself projects that can help ...
Outdoor living trends shaping 2026 projects
OCS Influencer John Kenney says that the projects that stand out most are usually the ones that balance design with practicality. Outdoor living projects have changed significantly over the last several years. What used to be considered an “extra” space has become an extension of how people live and entertain. Homeowners ...
Concrete Techniques for Stunning Hardscapes
In this OutdoorTalk webinar, Karol Weyman is joined by Jeffery Wells from Super-Krete to examine how contractors can elevate their hardscape projects by incorporating colorants, stains, textures and sealers. With a focus on transforming patios, walkways and other outdoor surfaces into premium-looking spaces, experts will share tips on choosing the ...
5 Top projects that add value and beauty to home exteriors
By Daich Coatings. Check out these affordable solutions for worn-out concrete. Looking for a fast and easy way to enhance a home exterior project? You can offer these unique projects that add instant curb appeal to your customer’s property while helping increase the value of their home. Remember, before starting any exterior project, ...
Top April articles: Boosting operations in the office and the field
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the state of the outdoor industry by reading our top OCS articles for April. In the outdoor contracting world, April showers don’t just herald in May flowers; they usher in the busiest season of work for contractors. And here at OutdoorCoffeeShop™ (OCS), it has been ...
Easy concrete patio upgrade
By Daich Coatings. These customers "were floored" with this product. Tina and Pat O’Mara were tired of the “million little cracks” in their outdoor patio. While they didn’t want to spend a lot of money to replace the concrete surface, they really liked the idea of improving the ugly backyard seating ...
Refresh pools and pool decks for summer
By Dani Sheehan. From the pool shell to the surrounding deck, the right coatings can help you restore appearance, improve durability and get your customers ready for summer. As temperatures rise and homeowners start preparing their backyards for summer, pool builders, remodelers and outdoor living professionals need the right products ...
Creating a sun-sational patio with RollerRock®
By Daich Coatings. Grab this innovative idea from two retirees to increase your business! John and Leslie Gordon found themselves frustrated and concerned with their back courtyard. A few years ago, a contractor did a poor installation job on their stamped concrete patio. They watched as the severely pitted ...
2 winning SpreadRock® exterior projects
By Daich Coatings. Get a fast fix for concrete cracks with this innovative product. SpreadRock is a big two-time winner at Kent McIntire’s house in Clarkston, Michigan. After researching products that help transform his dull, faded and stained front concrete porch, Kent liked the reviews he read on SpreadRock® Granite Stone Coating. ...
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