Hardwood vs. Softwood: What Is the Best Firewood?
Home and business owners rely on fireplaces to keep indoor environments warm. A fireplace creates a comfortable living space, but you’ll need plenty of wood available to keep the flames going. The wood that makes the best firewood depends on several factors. Our guide below explains the differences between burning hardwoods and softwoods and what […]
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Reasons to Hire an Excavation Company
When it comes to choosing a contracting company to perform a task, you need to be sure that you choose the right people. If you choose a contracting team too hastily, you can end up in worse shape than you would prefer, and that decision can lead to a negative impact on your property, finances […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Designing a Pond
Adding an attractive water feature to your landscaping can enhance your property’s overall appeal and increase its resale value, but you may not know where to begin designing and creating the pond of your dreams. As an experienced excavating and landscaping company, Colonial Excavating has created this detailed guide to building a pond. Uses for […]
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home building process
The Home Building Process: Tips for Constructing Your Home You know that you want to build your next house rather than buy an existing one. But you’re not sure how to start building a home. Should you try to do most of the work on your own, or is it better to hire a reliable […]
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Winter Landscaping Tips
Using landscaping to prepare your foundation for winter With the coming of winter, many homeowners become concerned about the potential for home foundation water damage. Heavy rains and snow melt can put a lot of pressure on the natural drainage of your landscape. And if water doesn’t drain properly, it can collect around your foundation […]
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5 Reasons You Should Use Seasoned Firewood
Seasoned firewood means any firewood that has been dried thoroughly. Dried hardwoods like hickory, maple, elm and oak offer the best burn. This superior kindling option is safe, efficient and clean to burn. What’s more, you can create it yourself if you have space to dry it. In this post, we’ll break down our […]
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