Every day makes it more and more apparent that the long, dark winter is over, and spring fever is in the air. Now is the perfect time of year to tackle household tasks and chores before summer gets into full swing. Consider taking advantage of your natural desire to spend more time outside and complete some or all of these springtime projects.
Concrete is low-maintenance and extremely durable which is why it is such a popular choice for exterior spaces such as garage floors, patios and driveways. However, concrete is not completely maintenance-free, and there are steps that you can take to keep your exterior concrete in pristine condition and extend its lifespan for as long as possible.
Winter is here which tends to be a down season for home repairs and improvements for DIY’ers, but don’t despair! Winter is the perfect time to tackle smaller projects inside your home. Here is a list of relatively easy and straightforward home improvement projects perfect for keeping your fixer-upper spirit alive this winter. For all of your bigger home improvement projects which need the attention and expertise of a professional general contractor, make sure to contact RGS Contracting of Eugene, Oregon.
For years concrete has only been thought of as a material used outside for driveways, patios and sidewalks. However, as more and more people realize the benefits and the many different uses for concrete, it has become a popular material…
Most of us are pretty familiar with the term “landscaping,” and hardscaping has many of the same concepts. One of the biggest differences is the materials used to create the desired effect. While landscaping typically uses plant-based materials, hardscaping uses hard wearing materials such as concrete, wood and stone. Projects such as driveways, walkways, retaining walls and stairways can all be examples of hardscaping. Hardscaping adds texture and curb appeal to any outdoor space and the possibilities are endless. Not to mention in a wet climate like Eugene, Oregon, materials like concrete are great to fight against the rain.
As Eugene’s trusted carpenter and concrete contractor, we’ve had a lot of experience with painting and staining. One thing we have noticed over the years is how often people get painting wrong, whether it’s their process or technique. When it…
Do you have an old concrete patio or retaining wall that needs a serious facelift? If so, you’ve come to the right place! At RGS Contracting, we know that installing a brand new patio or concrete wall isn’t always an…
Are you hosting the in-laws this holiday season? Do you want to have your house looking up-to-date, stylish and cozy? You’ve come to the right place! At RGS Contracting not only do we specialize in custom concrete, but we are…
We live in Eugene, and if you’ve lived here longer than a few months you know that we get heavy rains in the fall, winter and spring. All that rain saturates our soils and causes them to slump and slide…
Wow, can you believe it’s already October! It’s going to start raining turkeys and pumpkins, and probably a little bit of actual rain. But that doesn’t mean that you’ve missed your chance for quality home improvement or remodeling. Honestly the…
