How to use hardscape to increase your home value

September 28th, 2015

Hardscaping projects improving home value

Education on how to increase one’s home value is one of the most important things a homeowner can do. You can get a great return with your home investment by reaping the benefits of hardscape for your landscape. Your home property is one of the biggest investments you will make in your lifetime. To get the most out of this home investment, you need to keep up on regular maintenance of your property. When people come across your home as home buyers, the first thing that will draw them to buying your home property is the curb appeal. With great landscaping of the back and front of your home, you can improve the aesthetic value of your home property. This is especially true of outdoor living spaces. Simply adding a paved patio, fire pit, gazebo or other tangible asset to your property can pay off in the long-term. You don’t need to make this a daunting task. All you have to do is give your outdoor living space a purpose.

Some homeowners bring an outdoor living space to life by creating social gathering areas using hardscape or offering a sanctuary right on the home front. To do either, you need to have a clear vision on the purpose of a lawn. Hardscape has a way of adding ambiance to any property. Hardscaping includes retaining walls, outdoor kitchens and fire pits ( just to name a few) and truly increase home value. The home additions here and there is a guarantee to improving home value when it comes to hardscapes. People in today’s home buying market simply love personalization in home design. They also like home features which are durable and lasting as they see hardscapes as great features which don’t require high maintenance.

Hardscapes can help you spruce up your backyard or frontward space, serving as containers for plants. Retaining walls can help you add curb appeal to patios as well as doorways to your homes. The possibilities are limitless. On average hardscaping can add 10-15% more on your home value when the landscape and hardscape are well maintenance. If you have a concern about keeping within a budget, you can upgrade your landscape little by little. It is definitely worth the investment and Tristate Paving is here to help you reap the benefits.

So, are you ready to call on the help of a professional paving company?

Call Tristate Paving. We’re a seasoned hardscaping company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge help you turn your backyard into the perfect retreat quickly and affordably. Our experts will work with you to find a design and layout for outdoor kitchen and dining area that you’re sure to love for years and years to come.

Our area numbers are:

West Chester: 610.563.9456

Oxford: 610.932.3566

Delaware: 302.757.4100

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Stamped Concrete Stamps Out the Competition

September 25th, 2015
asphalt, concrete, driveway

. Stamped concrete is a budget-friendly way to add a decorative touch to a landscape, instead just a plain concrete slab.

Concrete is durable and cost-effect material for driveways, patios, and walkways. But did you also know that it could be aesthetically pleasing? Stamped concrete is growing in popularity as design choice for hardscaping. The process mimics high-end materials such as brick and stone pavers while being just a fraction of the cost. Take a moment to read about the advantages of stamped concrete for your next project! Read the rest of this entry »

Asphalt Seal-Coating Prolongs the Life of Your Delaware Driveway

September 18th, 2015
Asphalt Seal-Coating

Two coats of sealant are applied to the driveway or parking lot using a squeegee or sprayer.

Asphalt driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks are big investments! They are expensive and time-consuming to install, but with proper care and maintenance, they can last up to twelve years! Something you can do to prolong the life of your driveway is seal-coating your asphalt. Read on to find out more about the asphalt seal-coating process! Read the rest of this entry »

Just a Stone’s Throw: Decorative Hardscaping Materials

September 11th, 2015
Limestone walls for hardscaping

Limestone is a great option for decorative hardscaping, as it stands up well to outside elements.

Outdoor living spaces, like kitchens and patios, continue to be a popular trend. Take a moment to read about some of the hardscaping materials available for classy and modern outdoor living! Read the rest of this entry »

Creative Driveway Design

September 4th, 2015
gravel driveway driveway design

Gravel driveways are easy on the budget and adding gravel periodically is quicker than sealing an asphalt driveway.

Your driveway doesn’t have to be a boring slab of asphalt – modern day driveways include colors, patterns, and landscaping building right in. Take a moment to read about some of the recent creative driveway design trends to gracing modern homes. Read the rest of this entry »

Patio Winterization: Now, Not Later!

August 28th, 2015
Garden patio bench with snow

Ice exposure can be damaging to wooden patio furniture and wood-handled garden tools.

Last week, we talked about using the fall to catch-up on driveway maintenance. This week, let’s take a look at making sure your patio is ready for the coming winter! Patio winterization today will prevent costly repairs in the spring.

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Getting your Driveway ready for Fall

August 17th, 2015

 

winter maintenance

Get your driveway ready for this.

Fall is the perfect time to catch up on any driveway maintenance that you haven’t gotten finished yet. The mild weather is the perfect backdrop for repairing potholes, cracks, or other problems before the ice and snow hit. So, today we’re going to be talking about the kinds of things you should take a look at while fall is in bloom. Are you ready to learn more? Well, let’s do it! Read the rest of this entry »

Create the Perfect Fire Pit for Fall

August 7th, 2015

 

fire pit

Creating the perfect fire pit for fall is a snap!

Fall is finally on its way and with it come many wonderful things. The leaves will tumble down from the sky. Hot chocolate will become the normal evening drink. The weather will be cool enough to wear comfy sweatshirts. This will be the perfect time to have a fire pit. In the evenings, you can gather around your bonfire to enjoy the coolness of the night with friends and family. So, would you like to find out how to create the perfect fire pit for fall? Well, let’s get going then! Read the rest of this entry »

Thinking about Paving Maintenance in Oxford?

August 2nd, 2015

 

paving maintenance

Paving maintenance is a great way to end the summer.

It can be easy to forget about taking care of the paving and other concrete structures in your life. We walk and drive on them every day, but we don’t often give them much thought. Today we’re going to be talking about some of the maintenance items you might want to invest in before winter hits Oxford. Are you ready to learn more about paving maintenance? Well, let’s do it! Read the rest of this entry »

Asphalt: A Need-to-Know Guide

July 24th, 2015

 

asphalt

Asphalt is a fantastic paving material.

Asphalt is all around us all the time. Roads, driveways, and even shingles can be made out of this material. It’s relatively cheap and decently sturdy, making it an excellent material for a new driveway, but what should you know before going in? There’s a lot that you should know, but don’t worry. We’re going to be giving you the rundown on this material today. Ready to learn more about asphalt? Well, let’s get going! Read the rest of this entry »