Home improvement and maintenance is a year-round obligation. Some seasons do require a bit more maintenance than others. Those of us who live in the South, for example, know that summer is ideal for plenty of things, but a labor-intensive house project is not one of them. Here in Texas our short stint of Autumn…
What is a French drain? A French Drain is a trench filled with gravel or rock, or both, containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface water and groundwater away from an area. How Effective is a French Drain System? French drain systems have been known to be extremely effective. The reason being, unlike surface drains,…
Compared with traditional fiberglass insulation, spray foam insulation is extremely effective at producing a layer of insulation with no air infiltration. It is lifetime attic insulation, so you’ll be able to permanently scratch it off your list of future worries. Spray foam seals all voids and creates an air barrier around your attic,this helps maintain…
Todays topic is fireplaces. With the holidays approaching so many of us will want that picture perfect fireplace for Santa to enter our homes from. Here is a simple way to give your dates fireplace a quick and easy facelift and to be Santa ready. Painting your fireplace can transform the entire look of the…
Ice and Water Shields: What You Need to Know What is an ice and water shield? Do you need it on your roof? Lets discuss how it works, and why you would want this applied before your new roof. Think about your roof as one of the first defenses against the elements. It shelters you,…
With our continued high temperatures and drought like conditions we have here in Texas, have you ever considered catching the rain that we do get to use for your foundation and plants during those hot times? If you currently have a gutter system on your house, there are simple attachments that will divert the water…
When you are searching for a service to be provided (Hair stylist, lawn maintenance, mechanic) you have a general feel for the type of person and experience you are Wanting. It shouldn’t be any different when you are looking for a contractor. Of course we all want that “Fair, low price with first class work”…
Hello there! Thanks for stopping by to learn a little bit about me. Let me introduce myself, I’m Kelsey, I have been working alongside Willie for nearly 4 years now. I started out with G Farms, working with our beef customers, cutting and baling hay, and playing with the bees. I have moved over to…
We’ve discussed concrete and PSI but what is curing? The chemical reaction between water and cement is called hydration. If the water evaporates to quickly like when it is extremely hot or freezes (we can only wish for that cool weather right now) during the first seven days of curing, the concrete will be substandard.…
In the past some of my previous blogs have been construction related. Today is going to be more of a personal note. As a general contractor we can never do all of the work ourselves, as much as we may want to get in there and get it done, we just can’t do it. Not…