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An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

11 Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard: 1. Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)

Don’t plant bad trees that will cost you time and money later. These tips will help you make the right tree choices for your yard.

5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

What to Look for in a Contractor's Contract

10 basic ingredients for a contract will help pave the way to remodel happiness

What Landscape Maintenance Can Do for Your Property

Perfectly manicured lawns, healthy trees, and flowering gardens don’t get that way by accident—they need regular maintenance. But maintaining your landscaping is time-consuming. Instead, turn this task over to a professional landscaping company, who will know how to identify potential problems like plant diseases, and who can give you great advice on the types of …

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

Recycling waste from construction projects

With the increased need for the construction of sustainable buildings alongside the rise of smart cities and sophisticated technologies, the construction industry has become increasingly focused on recycling waste products from construction projects more effectively, in order to provide builds which have long-term advantages, and can provide increased energy efficiencyWe take a look at how construction companies can recycle and reduce waste from construction projects…

25 Epic Construction Fails

Check out our list with some of the most epic construction fails. You won't regret it!

Construction Debris Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Construction projects create construction debris. Most of the time this is easily cleaned and disposed of. But what about the debris from hazardous materials?

Construction Projects That Could Impact Your Drive To Bedlam

The big Bedlam game is this weekend and OU and OSU fans alike will flood the streets of Norman.

Less construction waste being dumped in Qatar landfills

More than 9.35 million metric tons of construction waste was sent to landfills in Rawdat Rashid and Mesaieed in 2013. That dropped nearly one-quarter to 7.06 million tons in 2014.

Owner’s Checklist for Resuming Construction

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Joshua Levy provide guidelines for project owners to ensure compliance with COVID-19 regulations and for negotiating resumption agreements for previously suspended projects.

The spotlight is on you construction

Wrapping up 2020 we wanted to act, not just talk. So, this is how we are giving back to you, construction.

What is Combination Construction?

Combination construction (or combination core) is a process that involves veneers and different cores made of various layers of MDF, particleboard, hardboard, or others. This type of construction is used for projects needing consistent flatness and has good ability to hold screws but is generally cheaper (thus, less durable).VeneerA veneer is a thin strip of hardwood cut in a specific manner and glued to a panel…

How House Construction Works

Ever wonder what's involved in building a house? Find out about everything from the foundation to the frame to the roof and see how a chunk of land ends up with a home on it.