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Basement flooding is possibly one of the most frustrating problems homeowners have to deal with. Flooding not only causes hundreds to thousands of dollars in water damage, but can also create an electrocution hazard if not properly dealt with. While there are a number of reasons why basements flood, the most common is an improperly […]

Soil erosion is described as the gradual and natural loss of topsoil. While soil erosion has a number of causes, the main culprit is water erosion. During rainfall, the impact of water hitting the ground causes the soil to loosen. During prolonged showers, water will pool on the ground and eventually flow on the surface […]

In terms of construction, land grading is a construction process in which land is leveled or sloped to form a base, typically called for when a foundation is needed for a building. Land grading can also be used to correct drainage problems, prevent flooding, level backyard space so the area is more useful, or terrace […]

If you’re looking for a new project to start on in your backyard, look no further than a floating deck. Floating decks aren’t extremely hard to build as long as your willing to put in the time and effort to ensure that each step is done properly. A floating deck can add a simple, elegant […]

Building a new patio or rehabbing an old one can be costly and backbreaking. As long as you are going through the effort of doing it, you should make sure it is done right. A successful patio job begins with making sure the base is built level and with appropriate fill dirt material and sand. […]

Easy DIY Fire Pit A backyard fire pit can transform a nice fall evening into a spectacular fall evening. A well-built fire pit will help you make the most of it. But it does not have to cost you much. In fact, one of the easiest DIY projects you can build yourself using fill dirt […]