By 7chris7smith April 07, 2015
will never again use these clowns ...read more
By Anonymous September 03, 2014
The people at Treasure Valley Steel took great care of us and helped with all of the questions we had! Product was great also ...read more
By chief024 June 15, 2014
Our concrete curbing was very inconsistent. Some areas are dark, some light, some speckled, not attractive, very cheap looking. ...read more
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By Boise Custom Concrete February 01, 2015
I have always mowed my lawn in March! It not only picks up debris from trees, shrubs&such; but it also removes excess thatch from the lawn so it can green up quicker. This is about the only time I will use a bag on my mower to pick up stuff, from here on out I'll mulch all the time! I put my mower on the lowest setting without hitting dirt and it's nice and pretty when I'm done. You'd be surprised how much quicker your lawn greens up! I've always made it a point to have my lawn look the best, not only is it my job, but I love having a rich green lawn for kids, pets and I to play on. Things I also do in March are start&test my sprinkler system and if it's dry I'll start watering as needed. It's also a good time to get those mowers, trimmers and blowers tuned up before the rush hits the repair shops. If you have a problem with crabgrass this is a good time to put down a fertilizer with pre-emergent in it to keep it at bay. Rules to remember do not over-fertilize! Hardly ever (never in my case) use "weed and feed" lawn fertilizers. It's been my practice to fertilize my personal lawn only once a year, or none at all if I can help it. More tips on keeping your yard healthy coming soon. ...read more
By Hop2it Landscaping & Construction March 17, 2009
Blinded By The Difference Most of my articles have something to do with saving energy, and this article is no different. In this article, I wanted to talk about the single largest area of our homes that is wasteful of energy, and it is so large and so apparent that most people never even consider it. Our attic? No. Our appliances? No. Our lights? No. It is our windows. Consider your house as an envelope. We’ll call it our thermal envelope. The parts of it that keep the cold (or excess heat) out are the floor, the ceiling, and the walls. In terms of simple square footage, your walls make up a much larger area than does your floor and ceiling combined. Your walls are exposed the most to the frigid northern winds during the winter, whereas your ceiling is mostly protected by the roof, and the floor is not exposed to the winds. Your walls can, at this latitude, take a direct pounding by 100F+ degree heat for 8 or more hours in the summer months, especially on the western side of the house, whereas your ceiling is once again mostly protected by the roof and the floor is not exposed to the sun. So, let’s focus on the walls. Walls are measured with an overall “R” value. An “R” value is simply a number that is assigned to a material’s ability to insulate, or to resist hot or cold. The measuring stick is simply block of wood. A piece of wood that is one inch thick has an “R” value of “1”. So… a piece of wood that is one inch thick has an insulating value of R-1. This is what all other insulating materials are judged against. The type of insulation that is most commonly in the attics of the homes in Idaho Blinded By The Difference Most of my articles have something to do with saving energy, and this article is no different. In this article, I wanted to talk about the single largest area of our homes that is wasteful of energy, and it is so large and so apparent that most people never even consider it. Our attic? No. Our appliances? No. Our lights? No. It is our windows. Consider your house as an envelope. We’ll call it our thermal envelope. The parts of it that keep the cold (or excess heat) out are the floor, the ceiling, and the walls. In terms of simple square footage, your walls make up a much larger area than does your floor and ceiling combined. Your walls are exposed the most to the frigid northern winds during the winter, whereas your ceiling is mostly protected by the roof, and the floor is not exposed to the winds. Your walls can, at this latitude, take a direct pounding by 100F+ degree heat for 8 or more hours in the summer months, especially on the western side of the house, whereas your ceiling is once again mostly protected by the roof and the floor is not exposed to the sun. So, let’s focus on the walls. Walls are measured with an overall “R” value. An “R” value is simply a number that is assigned to a material’s ability to insulate, or to resist hot or cold. The measuring stick is simply block of wood. A piece of wood that is one inch thick has an “R” value of “1”. So… a piece of wood that is one inch thick has an insulating value of R-1. This is what all other insulating materials are judged against. The type of insulation that is most commonly in the attics of the homes in Idaho ...read more
By OxBow Home Inspections and Radon Testing January 25, 2009
Homeowners today have the option of choosing from a wide variety of exterior sidings for their abodes. From ancient stucco to modern wood composites, sidings exist to fit the style preferences and budget constraints of nearly everyone. Each type of siding has certain benefits and shortcomings to consi... ...read more
One of the very best roofing materials known to man is concrete tile roofing, yet many people have never even heard of it. They resist virtually everything that can be thrown at them. They also have the advantage of being easy to repair or replace if needed. So how hard is it to install? ...read more
