Is an Outdoor Kitchen Worth It?

March 21st, 2025
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Spring is here! It’s a great time to install your new outdoor kitchen for many summers of delicious outdoor meals.

An outdoor kitchen is a built-in setup on a deck or patio for grilling or cooking outdoors and storing provisions. It will usually include a grill, food storage space, counter space, and possibly a mini fridge. It can even include a sink for cleanup. Outdoor kitchens are by no means small investments, costing between $7,000 and $35,000 in 2025. Is an outdoor kitchen worth it? Here are some benefits of outdoor kitchens to consider.

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Signs Your Asphalt Is Getting Worse

March 14th, 2025
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Asphalt gets old right under your nose. Here’s how you know when it’s time to call for maintenance.

Asphalt is asphalt. A blacktop is a blacktop. It might be easy to get used to the look of your asphalt pavement, whether it is your driveway, your business’s parking lot, or even a public road. However, anyone who uses the pavement regularly will eventually notice when something doesn’t look right. It could even result in vehicle damage, drainage problems, or personal injury. Here are some signs that your asphalt is getting worse and could benefit fromprofessional asphalt repairs.

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Schedule Spring Asphalt Maintenance

March 7th, 2025
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Call Tri-State Paving to repair public, commercial, or residential asphalt pavements!

Spring is just around the corner in the Mid-Atlantic region, and we have just begun to see the daffodils come up in central Maryland. Whether spring is a few weeks or a few days out, it’s a great time to schedule for spring asphalt maintenance. See why it’s a great idea to schedule early for spring asphalt maintenance and what Tri-State Paving has to offer in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

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How to Fix Cracks in Concrete Driveways

February 28th, 2025
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Fix concrete driveway cracks yourself or call a professional!

Are you noticing cracks forming in your concrete driveway?Poured concrete is affordable and long-lasting, but it can suffer from cracks over time. You don’t have to live with these unsightly concrete driveway cracks! Tri-State Paving offers a brief guide on how to fix cracks in concrete driveways below.

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Benefits of Sealing an Asphalt Driveway

February 20th, 2025
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A fresh blacktop is worth it! Here’s why.

Asphalt driveways have a lot to offer. They are more affordable than concrete, and they will help melt snow in winter faster, too. Asphalt driveways are smooth and sleek, as long as they are well-maintained. Sealing an asphalt driveway is a great way to keep it in good shape over the decades; here are the benefits you’ll gain.

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Types of Hot Mix Asphalt

February 14th, 2025
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Not all asphalt is the same. One of these hot mix asphalt types might serve your paving needs better than another.

Hot mix asphalt is the tried and true pavement of many roads, parking lots, and driveways. If you are looking toinstall or maintain one of these, there is a chance you will want your installation crew to use hot mix asphalt. Not all HMAs are the same, though, as you can see through the three main types of hot mix asphalt.

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How to Maintain Pervious Pavement

February 7th, 2025
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Keep your permeable pavement clean and strong with these tips!

Pervious pavement, also known as porousasphalt, has a porous surface that leads to an underground drainage system of rocks and sand that lets rainwater pass through easily, preventing flooding aboveground. Pervious pavement can become clogged very quickly; in fact, its entire lifespan has a shorter expected lifespan than traditional asphalt pavement. How can you maintain pervious pavement so that it exceeds those expectations?

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The Dangers of Damaged Asphalt

January 31st, 2025
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Avoid the dangers of asphalt with proper maintenance!

Roads, parking lots, and driveways are all made of asphalt. We might not think much about them, until they cause us to have a bumpy ride, that is. Old asphalt is often damaged asphalt, and it will become damaged faster without regular, proper maintenance. What are the dangers of damaged asphalt? Does your asphalt need repairs in the Delmarva area?

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The Importance of Parking Lot Maintenance

January 24th, 2025
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Why keep up with parking lot care? Learn the consequences of NOT keeping up here.

Caring for a parking lot is a part of keeping up a commercial or public property. If the parking lot is in complete disrepair, there will be consequences. If you are considering cutting the budget or making it less of a priority, consider the true importance of parking lot maintenance for your business.

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Should I Repair or Replace a Concrete Driveway?

January 17th, 2025
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Which is better for you: concrete driveway repairs or replacement?

Are you looking to redo your concrete driveway? The cost of a new driveway can be costly, but did you know that repairs are possible? The question is, should you repair or replace a concrete driveway? One option might be better for your wallet and driveway needs than another. Let’s take a look. If you have any questions, Tri-State Paving is happy to help!

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