Real estate blog entries tagged with concrete

Blog entries tagged with "concrete":

concrete: John McCain at Ted Drewes in St. Louis - 07/16/08 09:04 AM

Last night, John McCain was in St. Louis for a fundraiser. He reportedly raised $1.6 million. Later in the evening, he stopped off at a St. Louis favorite hot spot - Ted Drewes' Custard. Ted Drewes is famous for its custard concretes.
Of all the many different flavors to choose from, … (2 comments)

concrete: Building with rammed earth on Maui - a small project - 06/27/08 03:53 AM

Rammed Earth Building
Our neighbors are building a rammed earth home on their Haiku Maui property and they built this little experimental project to test some techniques. It's not finished obviously, but it's coming along. The walls are made with mud and concrete in different ratios - that was part of … (15 comments)

concrete: Will it be a DREAMY DECK? or a PRACTICAL PATIO? - 05/31/08 11:39 AM

FINALLY here in Illinois we are entering the season for outdoor enjoyment and pleasure. For those of us (in particular) in my neck of the woods; this time seems so long in the waiting that I want to immerse myself in every moment I can OUTDOORS, for fear tomorrow snow will … (0 comments)

concrete: How we can build our homes out of concrete! - 04/13/08 09:29 AM

Art and architecture in history merge as one but never quite like Stonehenge. The mystery of how the stones were erected has challenged us all. Once you watch this video, you will be wondering why no one thought of this before.
It still holds true; "The simplest of ideas are always … (7 comments)

concrete: So you purchesed a foreclosed house, now what? - 03/26/08 03:04 PM

As some of you know there is "smart" people buying up distressed and foreclosed homes at great prices. They did all their homework, they listen to all the "flipper" CD's and now they have jumped into a foreclosed property with both feet. So the next question is now what?
Foreclosed homes are … (2 comments)

concrete: Why Does concrete crack? - 03/14/08 03:14 PM

As a Concrete Professional for the last 11 years I have been asked time after time, "Why does concrete crack". There is a multitude of reasons that concrete cracks.
Here is a quick list of reasons that concrete cracks:
1. Too much weight applied to the surface of the concrete via a truck, … (7 comments)

concrete: Concrete Washington Cabin - 01/29/08 10:16 PM

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concrete: :) Took me a minute to see the "error" - 01/15/08 05:18 PM

Last Friday these Contractors were installing the steel pillars in the concrete to stop vehicles from parking on the walk outside a sports bar downtown. They are now in the process of cleaning up at the end of the day and are anxious to go home....OOPS! Some people simply amaze me.
The Moore Team
We are … (16 comments)

concrete: Is Your Blog Stuck in the Smog - Ditch the Pain and Give it a Little Active Rain - 01/05/08 10:12 PM

Well here in Malibu, CA, we are North of Los Angeles, a city that is attached to some 470 square miles of concrete and 16.5 million people. Some say we are above it all, well, not sure about that, but these real estate prices seem to think so. Even with the … (1 comments)

concrete: Concrete, Washington Real Estate | Skagit County | Property Search | Homes - 12/11/07 03:41 PM

The town of Concrete is in Skagit County about 30 miles East of Mount Vernon on Highway 20. Built along the Skagit River, Concrete is in one of the most beautiful and scenic ares in all of Washington State... The mountains, the river, lakes, etc... are all breathtaking!
Concrete is best know … (7 comments)

concrete: Imagine the possibilities… - 12/03/07 07:43 PM

We are frequently asked by Realtors about the different types of "junk" we can remove. Some people think we just do residential work (we also do a ton of commercial work; think malls, self storage companies, contractors, etc). Some think we just want items of value (we don't, we are a … (5 comments)

concrete: Solid, Solid as a Rock! - 11/27/07 03:08 PM

Earlier this year I had the great pleasure of traveling to China with my wife and visiting her parents. It's always fascinating to go to countries so much older than ours and so rich with history; you always learn something new.
Years ago while in Rome I recall noticing the rock … (1 comments)

concrete: 2-10 Builder's Warranty - 10/24/07 07:09 AM

Has anyone had experience with 2-10 builder warranties? Does the builder purchase it; can the buyer purchase it? Are they necessary for the home buyer?
In the state of Tennessee, what is automatically covered for the buyer when they purchase new construction?
What do you think if the builder provides a … (2 comments)

concrete: Listings in Beautiful Concrete, Washington - 08/25/07 07:57 PM

Search for Homes for sale by Neighborhood Washington >> Skagit County >> ConcreteNeighborhoods:
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concrete: Water Damage and Wet Concrete - Think Basements - 04/24/07 11:48 AM

When assessing flooded homes and buildings, most professional restoration firms are mainly concerned with getting everything dried as quickly as possible and returning the property to the pre-loss condition.
A professional restoration company that performs work in homes and buildings has to be aware of the unique properties of concrete materials … (0 comments)

concrete: Building a New Home: Drive Up not Through! - 04/23/07 11:43 PM

Putting in your driveway. What will it cost you?
You only need 3-4 inches (thickness) of concrete to put in a good driveway at your new home. It's really fairly easy to calculate what is will cost you to put in the driveway. Here's a concrete calculator from concrete.com that will assist you with the amount of … (6 comments)

concrete: 500 S Clinton #416, Chicago, IL 60607 - 03/21/07 08:37 PM

$239000 GREAT 1 bedroom LOFT! Fantastic Central Location! Parking INCLUDED
Great spaced 1 bedroom LOFT condo with concrete barreled ceilings, kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters & island, stainless steel appliances. Other features included: diagonal hardwood floors gas fireplace, in-unit Washer/Dryer, Bose stereo Surround w/speakers & large bath with linen closet. Full … (3 comments)

concrete: 5 Spring Fix-It Tips - 02/22/07 10:57 AM

Cleaning gutters is one of those necessary springtime tasks.
For most homeowners April showers bring rust, clogged rain gutters and all manner of sticky doors and windows. To help with these troubles, here are some sure-fire solutions to common spring problems. They're easy enough to tackle in a weekend so you … (0 comments)

concrete: Driveways - 08/12/06 11:40 AM

The most popular upscale look for driveways in our area is pavers. There is a wide variety of shapes and colors, some are edged, some aren't. Some continue the same pavers in walkways that go up to the house, and around the house. This is the most expensive treatment for driveways, … (3 comments)