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How to Create Fire Resistant Landscaping to Protect Your Lawn from Wildfire
By Reed Santee | | Landscape Supplies
Wildfires are extremely damaging to the environment as they can destroy acres of land in a surprisingly short amount of time. Every year, thousands of homeowners lose their homes and land to these natural disasters. Alarmingly, 25% of the fires in the United States destroyed non-federal land and damaged 10,500 homes. One big reason why…
10 Reasons to Install Interlocking Pavers
By Reed Santee | | Pavers
Most of us put little thought into the design of our driveway. But upgrading your home’s driveway or other outdoor spaces with interlocking pavers can make a huge impact on your home’s curb appeal. Plus, it offers a long list of benefits beyond just how it looks. Interlocking pavers are stones that are shaped to…
Why Is Erosion Control Important After a Wildfire?
By Reed Santee | | Building Materials Supplies
Wildfires are unfortunately becoming more common every year. These devastating events are not just destructive while the flames are raging – they can also be catastrophic long after the smoke clears without erosion control. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 8.6 million acres of land were destroyed by wildfires in 2020 (compared to 4.6 million…
Your Short Guide to Three Kinds of Retaining Walls
By Reed Santee | | Building Materials Supplies
Consider a retaining wall project if unstable and sloped terrains are making living harder. Retaining walls can contain large and small hillsides (both uphill and downhill), prevent soil erosion, block landslides, and create a more useful area for paths, driveways, patios, and any construction that needs a flat surface. Unlike wood, the walls don’t rot…
The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Natural Thin Stone Veneer
By Reed Santee | | Building Materials Supplies
Stone has long been a staple in home design and décor – for both interior and exterior designs. Natural stone can create a beautiful and impressive aesthetic that can fit with nearly any design style or color scheme. However, stone can be extremely heavy and expensive, depending on the material. Thankfully, a natural thin stone…
New Store Hours Update
By Reed Santee | | News
News Update! We are changing our store hours back to full time including Saturdays as of June 1st. We are also closed Saturday, May 23rd, and Monday, May 25th on account of Memorial Day to Honor our Heroes of Freedom. We wish you all a happy and safe weekend. See you Tuesday!