Paving & Surfaces
Greenhouse countertops upgraded with stone surface
By Daich Coatings. Learn how the $144.95 SpreadStone™ Mineral Select Countertop Kit helped this client upgrade their greenhouse. Working on an outdoor greenhouse, shed or gardening area for a client? Then this story and product will come in handy. Christine Burwig’s green thumb turned to stone recently. That’s when she transformed the ...
The Post-winter Protection Playbook
In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Scott Higginbotham from Stain-Proof by Dry-Treat to talk about the effects of winter weather on outdoor masonry and how to bring it back to life for spring. Together, they explore the residues winter leaves behind — from mold and organic staining to ...
Hardshell Coatings introduces Vuba Stone as a new surface solution
Hardshell Coatings now offers Vuba Stone, a durable, permeable stone surface for pool decks, driveways and patios. The company is the first certified installer in Central Maryland. Hardshell Coatings announced it is now offering Vuba Stone, a high-performance resin-bound stone surfacing system designed for residential and commercial outdoor applications. The addition ...
Stenciling magic on a patio
By Daich Coatings. Check out some tricks to transform concrete. Carl Schmitzer was unhappy with boring gray patio options presented to him by his condo association. So he took matters into his own hands. Now, after creating a unique stenciled patio, he’s the envy of his neighbors. “Who knew plain old ...
Customized stone coatings transform home exterior
By Daich Coatings. Check out how SpreadStone™ elevated this driveway and sidewalk! Homeowners Cynthia and Dan Capezio wanted to add more curb appeal to their Florida home. However, instead of looking up at their house, they looked down at their feet. That’s when they decided to resurface their cracked driveway and walkway. ...
Built for the outdoors: Adhesive strengthens landscape construction
By Titebond. Titebond’s PROvantage Landscape Construction Adhesive is designed to provide strong, weather-resistant bonds for common landscape materials. Outdoor construction and landscaping projects require adhesives that can withstand moisture, temperature swings and long-term structural demands. Whether installing retaining walls, securing capstones or building walkways, contractors need products that deliver dependable strength across ...
Empower home repairs: Discover ElastoLock® Waterproof Filler/Leveler and Rock Patch™ Concrete Floor Filler Leveler and Resurfacer
By Daich Coatings. Good news: Your next repair project just got easier, stronger and more reliable. Two leading-edge solutions — ElastoLock® Waterproof Filler and Leveler and Rock Patch™ Concrete Floor Filler Leveler and Resurfacer — are designed to tackle a range of repair and renovation tasks across your home. With these products ...
John Kenney - Legal Landmines: Protecting Profits in 2026
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Cotney Consulting Group legal expert John Kenney to unpack the contract mistakes that are still costing contractors serious money in 2026. From vague scopes of work and poorly written change orders to payment disputes and subcontractor agreements ...
Jameson Allen - Safety Beyond the Standard: Rethinking Weather Risk
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Jameson Allen of Flash Weather AI to discuss weather-related risks on the jobsite. The conversation unpacks the biggest threats outdoor laborers face and how those risks are currently defined. They examine OSHA’s standards for weather-related safety, questioning ...
Registration opens for 2026 Slag Cement School in Wilmington, Delaware
The school will include educational presentations on slag cement use in concrete construction, sustainable resources available and other presentations on the benefits of slag cement use. The Slag Cement Association (SCA) is pleased to announce that registration is open for the fifth annual Slag Cement School in Wilmington, Delaware, on ...
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