Category: Maintenance Items

Concrete Maintenance Tips: How to Keep Your Sidewalks, Driveways, and Countertops Looking Pristine

concrete driveway from Templin Concrete Construction

Concrete is a durable and versatile material that adds beauty and functionality to various areas of our homes, such as sidewalks, driveways, and countertops. However, like any other surface, concrete requires regular maintenance to preserve its appearance and extend its lifespan. Regular Cleaning Regular cleaning is the foundation of concrete maintenance. Sweep away debris, leaves,… Read more »

Removing Stains from a Dirty Garage Floor After a Long Winter

Concrete garage floors are extremely durable and will last you for many years. To maintain the look of your garage floor, you will likely need to clean it at least once every year. Dirt and grime can build up on concrete floors over time, and oil and grease can leak from your car or truck,… Read more »

Resealing your Stamped Concrete Patio

Stamped Concrete Patio

Modern stamped concrete patios are durable, attractive, low maintenance additions to your home’s exterior. After a number of years, however, you might notice that the surface of your patio begins to flake and peel. Eventually, the colors might even fade to dull, blotchy hues. At this point, you’ll want to start thinking about resealing your… Read more »

Repair or Replace? How to Decide Which Is Best for Your Concrete

Repair or Replace Concrete

If you have concrete inside or outside of your home that is starting to crack and become unsightly, you generally have two options – repair or replace it. There are many people who choose to repair it, simply because it’s the cheaper of the two options, but is that always the right call? Before you… Read more »

Summer Cleaning Tips for Your Concrete Garage Floor

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Garage Floor

With the change of seasons from winter to spring, your concrete garage floor may have plenty of grime on it. As the summer season approaches, you’ll want to do a little cleaning on your concrete garage floor. Your garage floor is probably coated with dirt and grime from melted snow, not to mention road salt… Read more »

Why Choose Concrete for Your Driveway

Concrete Driveway - 2 Car Garage

If you’re thinking about freshly paving or repaving your driveway, one of the first decisions you have to make is what material to use – concrete or asphalt? There are pros and cons to each, but in the cold climate of Minnesota, concrete can’t be beat. Customization and Long-Lasting Concrete paving is typically somewhat more… Read more »

Spring Cleaning Your Concrete Surfaces

Although concrete is pretty maintenance free, you should take some steps this spring to make sure your driveway stays as undiminished and welcoming as possible. After all, your driveway is the welcome mat of your home. Here are a few things to check now that the snow has cleared. Spring Cleaning De-Icer During the winter,… Read more »

Time for a Driveway Change? Think About Going Concrete

Concrete driveway

Many homeowners put off replacing their driveway. Sometimes, a driveway needs to be replaced for many different reasons. You may have an older driveway that has experienced harsh winters over the years. If you think it’s time to get a new driveway put in, consider getting a concrete driveway! At Templin Concrete Construction, we can… Read more »

Why You Should Choose Concrete for Your Kitchen Counters

Homeowners are always using their countertops for preparing meals, baking, chopping vegetables and entertaining. Aside from your appliances, they seem to get the most use out of everything else in a kitchen. It’s important to ensure the countertops you choose to install or replace are long lasting and designed to withstand many future dinner party… Read more »

Stained Countertop? Remove It with Ease!

Concrete Countertop

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s on your clothes or on your countertop, stains can ruin your day. What can be even more frustrating is trying to remove the stain and having no success. Not all hope is lost, however, as there are actually a few simple methods that can remove the stains from your… Read more »