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How to Keep Your Concrete Cool in the Summer
While decorative concrete and stamped concrete are usually comfortable underfoot, these tips can make its temperature barely noticeable.
Read the rest of entry »How Concrete Structures Save you Money
When you invest in a concrete patio, concrete pool deck, or any concrete structure, you’re putting your money in a wise place.
Read the rest of entry »What Type of Concrete is Right for Me?
Whether you’re interested in a concrete garage floor, a concrete driveway, or a concrete patio, you have a lot more looks to pick from than you might think.
Read the rest of entry »How to Choose a Quality Concrete Garage Floor Contractor
Garage cement floors are so commonplace that you may think any residential concrete contractor will do for the job, but that’s certainly not the case. Learn how to choose a quality concrete company for your project.
Read the rest of entry »Benefits of a Concrete Patio Over a Paver Patio
Decorative concrete or stamped concrete, concrete patios are durable and well-suited for a variety of residential needs.
Read the rest of entry »How to Winterize Your Concrete
Owning a concrete garage, a concrete pool deck, or even a concrete driveway comes with some simple pre-winter-prep tasks.
Read the rest of entry »Why Pouring Concrete and DIY Don’t Mix
Decorative concrete, stamped concrete, pool deck concrete, you name it—DIY is a surefire way to make your concrete concepts disasters.
Read the rest of entry »How to Keep Your Concrete Pool Deck Nice During Swimming Season
Pool concrete goes through a lot in the summertime, but with the right maintenance, it can come out of it as strong as ever.
Read the rest of entry »What is Textured Concrete and How is It Placed?
Is textured concrete a good fit for your driveway or garage floor? Learn all about this subtype of concrete from Creative Concrete, a residential concrete contractor in Minnesota.
Read the rest of entry »How to Determine the Proper Concrete Patio Size
How big should you make your concrete patio? It’s a more complicated question than you might think. Get some answers from Creative Concrete, a concrete patio contractor based in New Brighton, Minnesota.
Read the rest of entry »Concrete Renovation Options for HOAs
Getting your stamped concrete approved in an HOA might be a little tricky, but the decorative concrete results from Creative Concrete are well worth it.
Read the rest of entry »Proper Winterization for Your Concrete & Cold Weather Maintenance Tips
Concrete driveways, pool deck concrete, and concrete garages all need a little help to weather our harsh winters.
Read the rest of entry »The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing Concrete
Concrete pool decks, concrete driveways and more all can benefit from a deep clean, provided you’re careful in how you do it.
Read the rest of entry »What Is the Difference Between Cement and Concrete?
Though these terms have been used interchangeably, stamped concrete and decorative concrete are quite a ways away from being cement!
Read the rest of entry »Caring for your Garage Concrete in Winter
Concrete garage floors, no matter what concrete company creates them, appreciate extra care during the frigid winter months.
Read the rest of entry »How to Design a Great Concrete Pool Deck
A great pool deserves a great pool deck! In this blog, the experts at Creative Concrete in the Twin Cities discuss how to design a great concrete pool deck, including decorative concrete options.
Read the rest of entry »Why buy a Concrete Driveway Instead of Asphalt?
Concrete driveways outperform asphalt in many areas. Learn why you should call concrete driveway installation services here!
Read the rest of entry »Why Invest in a Concrete Pool Deck
Learn why pool concrete is a valuable investment from Creative Concrete, Minnesota’s reputable local concrete company.
Read the rest of entry »How to Remove an Oil Stain From Your Concrete Driveway or Garage
Concrete driveways and garage concrete are particularly vulnerable to a splatter or two, but the good news is that stains tend to be fixable.
Read the rest of entry »Why Personalize Your Concrete? 3 Reasons to Choose Custom Concrete for Your Home
Decorative and stamped concrete can bring personality and pride to your home or business’ exterior. Learn about the benefits of custom concrete from Creative Concrete, a New Brighton concrete company.
Read the rest of entry »5 Forms of Concrete & Their Uses
Residential concrete contractors know that concrete comes in all sorts of mixes. What’s the right one for your upcoming project?
Read the rest of entry »Stamped Concrete Vs. Textured Concrete: What’s The Difference?
When it comes to concrete garage floors, pool deck concrete, and concrete patios, it can be hard to keep all of your options straight. Learn about a few common picks, stamped and textured concrete, from a local concrete company.
Read the rest of entry »What Is Air-Entrained Concrete?
Concrete comes in all shapes and sizes. Learn about this special type from a local concrete company in New Brighton.
Read the rest of entry »Can a Concrete Driveway Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal?
Your driveway is a major component of your home and will directly affect your curb appeal, so let’s look at some options and benefits of installing one.
Read the rest of entry »How to Reseal Concrete
Concrete driveways, concrete patios, and concrete garages will all need resealing sooner or later. Learn how to reseal them from the experts at Creative Concrete in the Twin Cities.
Read the rest of entry »The Consumer’s Guide to Stamped Concrete
Stamped concrete is a term shrouded in mystery. Let a local concrete company shed some light on the subject.
Read the rest of entry »Top Three Winter Concrete Maintenance Tips
Decorative concrete needs little care after winterization, but simple changes in habit can make sure standard cold-weather exterior care doesn’t damage it.
Read the rest of entry »Why Choose Creative Concrete
When you’re searching for the perfect concrete contractor for your concrete patio, concrete driveway, or pool concrete, look no further than Creative Concrete.
Read the rest of entry »How to Protect Your Concrete Garage Flooring
Use these techniques to protect your concrete garage floor from moisture and physical damage.
Read the rest of entry »All About Concrete Cracks
How do you know if the simple crack in your concrete garage is a true cause for concern? Click to learn all about concrete cracks, why they occur, and what you can do to help prevent them.
Read the rest of entry »4 Gorgeous Tints For Your New Concrete
Looking for some decorative concrete design inspo? Get some ideas for your next stamped concrete project from Creative Concrete.
Read the rest of entry »Why Is Rebar Added Into a Concrete Driveway?
Concrete driveways can make use of rebars. Learn about this term from a residential concrete contractor.
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