Guide to Concrete (Creative Publishing International, 2008) takes readers through some of the most popular home concrete and masonry projects. Endorsed by Quikrete, this book includes tips and expert ...

From concrete blocks to metal strips, the best garden edging separates weeds from your plants and adds an aesthetically pleasing element to your yard that maximizes curb appeal. Whether you're hoping ...

How much are you investing in the landscaping around your home? The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recommends homeowners invest 10 percent of a home’s value in landscaping, which can ...

Whether you’re shaping up your front flower beds or laying out a sprawling backyard garden, one thing can make or break your aesthetic: your edging. While it might seem like one small element to ...

Gravel driveways offer an affordable, practical, and long-lasting alternative to asphalt or poured concrete. They are particularly advantageous for homeowners with long, winding driveways. Proper ...

Grass and weeds invade, mulch and wood chips escape and rich soil erodes. Your planting beds always appear a mess. Here's a long-term fix: Consider building beds with ...

Curb appeal is important to homeowners for many reasons. Some people take pride in keeping up the exterior appearance of their home and enjoy the process of doing so. Others want to be the envy of the ...