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Demolish Perfectly Good Hardscape It was about 10 years ago we installed the main patio off the back of the house, and it was 5 years ago we added another 250 sf or so.  Above you’re seeing the demolition of the patio – what you’re not seeing is the homeowner and I crying on each [...]

Often overlooked is the wear & tear the driveway will incur during a major construction project.  Frankly, I think protecting the driveway should be considered for just about any home improvement work being done.  Let’s face it, most work tasks involve loose materials, various liquids including paints, solvents, etc., heavy tools and other equipment.  And [...]

How often do you see tree removals and tree work being done with actual tree-climbers and ropes?  I have to believe every tree company out there has a climber with the equipment and skills, but it’s just not that common a practice anymore. Why?..Because of hydraulic bucket trucks and cranes.  Alot of industries use bucket [...]

Pool Patio To Bar Area In an earlier post on the Cabana Framing we saw how the concrete slab for the bar area was recessed to give room for the pool patio stone work.  To the right you see stone mason Lester Szajna bring the dry-set Norwegian Buff stone right into the bar area. This [...]