All Posts

I’ll be honest — the first time I built a low deck on camo deck blocks , I wasn’t totally sure how it would turn out. But once I got into it, I realized just how practical and satisfying these systems are. They make it possible to build a clean, solid deck without digging deep concrete footings — but, just like with stonework and lawn renovation, the secret is all in the prep work. Start From the Ground Up Before placing even one block, the ground has to be right. I cleared t

When people admire a new patio or walkway, they usually notice the pattern of the stones, the color of the pavers, or the clean edges around the lawn. But the real difference between hardscape projects that last for decades and ones that crack or shift after the first rain isn’t what’s on top — it’s what’s underneath. The Foundation Makes or Breaks the Project A solid base is everything. For every walkway or patio we build, the first step is digging deep enough — usually 4–6

When I first started renovating my yard, I thought I knew what to expect — lay some seed, water it religiously, and wait for that perfect green carpet to appear. What actually happened was a little more humbling… and ultimately, one of the best lessons I’ve learned about what real lawn renovation takes. The Scare: When 75% of My Yard Turned Into Weeds After my first seeding, things started to sprout fast. At first, I was thrilled — until I realized most of it wasn’t grass at