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Winter Guide: The Right Salts & Shovels for Your Paver Driveway, Walkway & Patio
(Concrete pavers, natural stone, wet cast pavers & retaining walls) If you’ve invested in a beautiful paver driveway, walkway or patio in Aurora, Naperville, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Batavia or the western Chicago suburbs , the wrong ice melt or shovel can undo that investment in just a few winters. Spalled edges, flaking surfaces, rust streaks, loose joints – most of that isn’t “normal wear.” It’s usually preventable damage from harsh salts or aggressive snow removal. As a p
Jonathan Garcia
Nov 288 min read


Drainage Is the Backbone of Every Hardscape (and Landscape) Project
When people think “patio” or “outdoor kitchen,” they usually picture pavers, colors, and patterns. We start somewhere else: drainage . If...
Jonathan Garcia
Sep 224 min read


Why Drainage Is a Major Issue in Illinois Yards
1. Clay Soil Problems Most of our region sits on heavy clay soil, which doesn’t absorb water quickly. Instead of sinking into the ground,...
Jonathan Garcia
Aug 184 min read


Why We Only Use Open-Graded Base for Paver Installations (And Why You’ll Be Glad We Do)
When it comes to building a long-lasting paver patio, driveway, or walkway, what you see —the beautiful pavers, the clean lines, the...
Jonathan Garcia
Jun 243 min read
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