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Although often said, it always surprises me when contractors say they can’t find good laborers — people who want to work. Or, put another way, people who want to learn a trade, especially one like decorative concrete. I find every aspect of this trade fascinating. On any given construction project, […]
Dear Decorative Concrete Enthusiasts, Please allow me to share a little Thanksgiving perspective: Thank goodness for Thanksgiving! That’s a bit of an overstatement, wouldn’t you say? I mean, WOW! What more could 2020 have up its sleeve? I’m just thankful the year is almost over. Riots, the media, a pandemic, […]
Concrete Decor has made some great improvements this year that I’d like to share with you. In May we launched the new website, ConcreteDecor.net. The change included some big improvements. Among them is improved organization of our content so you can more quickly find what you’re looking for. Concrete Decor […]
This is what the yard looked like before the new concrete was placed. Photos courtesy of Bent Mikkelsen. I will have spent the better part of three months this summer helping some friends with a backyard project at their home. When asked to stop by and offer my “concrete” advice […]
Recently my youngest son, Kannen, and I were driving by Cabela’s and I said, “Wow! That parking lot is empty!” His response: “I wish I was back at school. This situation sucks. I just want things to be normal again.” That conversation led me to think about how this pandemic […]
At the World of Concrete, Concrete Decor kicked off the New Year by hosting the fourth annual Decorative Concrete LIVE! It was our most successful not just because of what we accomplished, but what happened in the space — community! Artisans and company reps were all working together! It reminded me of […]
Getting a college degree was a difficult process for me. While academics weren’t my strongest suit, I knew there were answers to making a good living hiding in those textbooks. There were also some answers behind what the professor was preaching to me from a podium in the classroom. Mom […]
In a marketing book I recently read, ongoing communication about the value of a product is essential in effective marketing. This communication tells people why your product should be chosen over another. Another important aspect of effective marketing is asking customers what they like about your product, so you can […]
I love when our house is full of family and friends. My wife, Sheri, on the other hand, tends to be a little apprehensive about preparations because there are so many things to do before guests arrive. I know there are things to do ahead of time, but I’m more […]
If you’re a Concrete Decor Virtual Magazine subscriber, you’ll receive an entirely new online version of the magazine this month. We’re really pumped about the new online magazine because it creates an improved reader experience, one that complements the printed version. In fact, in some ways, it’s even better! The […]
