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Top 3 Ways to Lower Heating Bills This Winter (Hint: It Starts in Your Attic)
Key Takeaways Your attic is the key to lower heating bills. Proper insulation and air sealing can reduce heat loss by 25–30% and improve comfort. Upgrade attic insulation to meet recommended R-values (R-49 to R-60) for colder regions, reducing furnace runtime and...
What Is Cultured Stone? Monument’s Guide to Beautiful, Lasting Stone Finishes
Key Takeaways Cultured stone is a man-made material designed to look and feel like real stone. It’s made from a mix of cement, aggregates, and pigments poured into molds shaped after natural stones. The result is a lighter, more affordable, and easier-to-install...
Cultured Stone vs. Real Stone: What’s the Difference and Which Is Best for You?
Table of Contents When it comes to designing or remodeling a home or commercial property, choosing the right stone material makes a huge difference. Stone brings elegance, strength, and timeless appeal to any project. But should you go with cultured stone or real...
How Much Does a Monument Cost?
Table of Contents Choosing a memorial for a loved one is a profoundly personal decision, and one of the first questions families often ask is: how much does a monument cost? The honest answer is, it depends. The cost of a monument can vary widely depending on size,...
Concrete Lifting vs. Replacement: What’s Faster, Cheaper, and Less Messy?
Table of Contents Cracked or sunken concrete is a common problem for homeowners and businesses alike. Whether it's a sloping sidewalk, uneven driveway, or settling patio, damaged concrete not only looks bad, but it also creates safety hazards and potential liability...
Don’t Let Trip Hazards Ruin Your Summer Gatherings: Safety Tips
Table of Contents Summer is the season of outdoor fun, BBQs, parties, and gatherings with loved ones. But while you’re planning the perfect event, it’s easy to overlook one of the most dangerous summer hazards lurking right under your feet: uneven sidewalks, cracked...
ICF’s (Insulated Concrete Forms) ICF vs. Traditional Framing: Which Build Method Is Right for Your Project?
Table of Contents When it comes to choosing the right construction method for your next project, ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) and Traditional Framing are two of the most widely considered options. Each method has distinct advantages and drawbacks, depending on your...
Thin Veneer Stone vs Full Bed Veneer Stone: Which One Is Right For Your Project?
Table of Contents When planning a monument installation or a custom masonry project, selecting the right type of stone is critical—not just for how it looks, but for how it performs over time. Two of the most common choices are Thin Veneer Stone and Full Bed Veneer...
A Simple Guide to Choosing a Headstone or Marker
Table of Contents If you’ve recently lost a loved one and are navigating the process of choosing a headstone or grave marker, you’re not alone—and you’re not expected to know all the answers. For most people, this is something they’ll only do once in their lifetime....
What is Masonry Construction? Benefits and Uses
Table of Contents If you’ve ever admired a solid brick home, a stone fireplace, or even a beautifully crafted block wall, you’ve already seen masonry construction in action. It’s a tried-and-true building method that has stood the test of time, literally for...