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Rotting railroad-tie retaining wall erplacement in Town & Country, MO backyard before replacement

How to Replace a Rotting Railroad Tie Retaining Wall, and What to Use Instead

The best way to replace a rotting railroad tie retaining wall is to pull out

Should You Lay Pavers Over an Old Concrete Patio or Tear It Out?

You can lay pavers over an old concrete patio or sidewalk only when the slab

What Being a Keystone Authorized Contractor Means for St. Louis Homeowners

Being a Keystone Authorized Contractor gives homeowners added confidence that the retaining wall is being

Segmental block retaining wall with drainage stone behind it in a St. Louis backyard

Is Your Retaining Wall Failing? Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Repair It

A leaning or bowing retaining wall is usually failing because of water, not the block.

How to Choose a Reliable Landscaping & Hardscaping Contractor in St. Louis

Ask every contractor one question first:, what goes under the patio, and how do you

Patio Looking Tired? How to Refresh or Repair It Without Tearing It Out

An older paver patio doesn’t always need to be torn out. Here’s how to tell

Does Landscaping Increase Home Value? 3 Projects Compared for St. Louis Homes

A new patio recovers about 95% of its cost nationally. Here’s what that means for
Paver patio and block retaining wall in a St. Louis backyard

What Is Hardscaping? 5 Projects St. Louis Homeowners Plan First

Fall is a useful time to take a closer look at the parts of your
Latham fiberglass pool shape shown from above

Fiberglass Pool Shapes and Sizes: 7 Latham Models for St. Louis Yards

The smallest pool here is under 12 feet wide; the biggest is 40 feet long.