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Permeable pavers are particularly useful in cities since the porous pavement catches precipitation and reduces the impacts of urban runoff. It also helps to establish a more natural hydrologic balance which minimizes fast pulses of precipitation through the stormwater system and leads to a reduction in the amount of storm drains needed within the city.

Read our guest post featured on TRUEGRID Paver's blog here.

Selecting an exterior colour for a condo or apartment building is no easy task, because the decision affects thousands of people. This is why you will notice that the exterior colour of a building is often a neutral with the colours ranging in various shades of tan, beige, or in more recent instances, grey. Why, exactly, are buildings coloured this way?

Read our guest post featured on Cadillac Coatings blog here.

If you ask any dog owner, they’ll likely tell you how difficult it can be to bathe a dog. Usually their story begins with a lengthy struggle to get the dog into the bath, and ends with a tale about water ending up everywhere. What if you’re told there’s a way to reduce the struggle, protect your property, and wash the dog in a timely manner?

Read our guest post featured on Ridalco Stainless Steel's blog here.

Outdoor living spaces have grown in popularity since late 2007. While the initial outdoor living space was minimalistic with patio furniture and a fire pit, today's definition of a space is much broader. You'll notice one commonality between the two styles, however, and that is the incorporation of a fire feature.

Read our guest post on  Hearth Products Controls' blog here.

One of the most common debates against synthetic grass is simply that it is not natural grass. While there is no disputing this fact, this guest post featured on Artificial Turf Supply's blog will highlight all of the benefits that synthetic grass offers.

Read our guest post featured on Artifical Turf Supply's blog here.

Regardless of how wastewater develops, proper treatment of it is critical. In the event of improperly treated wastewater, it can cause adverse effects to human health, aquatic life and wildlife. This is why it's integral to properly treat wastewater and is why new technologies are emerging to enhance the process.

Read our guest post featured on Air-O-Lator's blog here.  

In more recent years companies such as Eco-Flex are transforming a century-old environmental problem into a collection of innovative solutions for industrial, municipal, commercial, agricultural, and residential applications.

Read our guest post featured on Eco-Flex's blog  here

As the cold weather makes its appearance, individuals need to consider the storage of athletic equipment for the winter months. While it can be tempting to just shove all of the equipment in a designated area and walk away from it, the proper storage of equipment is heavily encouraged since it extends the lifespan of it.

Read our guest post featured on First Team Sports' blog  here.

Fypon is part of the CADdetails community, helping numerous architects achieve their project goals by offering 3D renderings of its most popular products such as door frames, window trim, exterior shutters and more.

Read our guest post featured on Fypon's blog  here.

When most people think of a landscape, they picture shrubs, trees and flowers. Often-times, they forget about TWO of the most important elements – the LIGHTS and the ARCHITECTURE. The right design not only enhances the security, but brings-on a new level of ambience.

Read our guest post featured on Garden Light LED's blog here.

Instead of frolicking in an expanse of grass, children in urban areas are typically confined to rooftops to play. It’s up to designers to make the children feel like they are free to roam, run, and most importantly, play.

Read our guest post featured on Goric's blog here

When looking at a fountain or aerator in a lake or a pond, you’re more likely to focus on the aesthetics than recognize how the system is working to benefit the pond. In this guest post found on Kasco Marine's blog we highlight the benefits that you should know about aeration and how important it is to a body of water.

Read our guest post featured on Kasco Marine's blog  here.

University and college campuses are often compared to small towns or communities. Since it is a very dense population within a small area, there’s a high level of concern for the safety of the students and the property. This is why bollards and post tops are often considered for campuses since they offer numerous benefits at a relatively low cost.

Read our guest post featured on Brandon Industries' blog here

When it gets dark, it doesn’t matter whether you’re walking in a park, down the street, or up your driveway – you will rely on light to guide you safely. Luckily, LED bollards can be that light source to guide you home. they also provide multiple other benefits, which we've outlined in this article.

Read our guest post featured on Brandon Industries' blog here

Few designers consider children of all abilities while they are designing a playground. This leads to some children being alienated from others and decreased their chances to learn essential skills while playing. This article aims to educate designers and parents alike on not only the importance of inclusive spaces but also the simple considerations to make one possible.

Read our guest post featured on Burke Playgrounds' blog  here.

Designing a landscape is more than just planting a few trees and tending to a flower garden. It’s all about considering ways to achieve a harmonious atmosphere between the outdoors and the built environment. This guest post featured on Delgado Stone's blog shares 5 tips that can help you design an ideal landscape.

Read our guest post featured on Delgado Stone's blog here. 

Most falls that occur at workplaces occur because fall protection practices are not in place. This is why prevention strategies should be in place to not only protect high risk worker groups, but also to prevent further accidents from occurring to the rest of the individuals working within the construction industry.

Read our guest post featured on Design Components' blog  here.

When considering a move to a new city, dog owners will often seek out the nearest dog park within their vicinity. Owners are finding, however, that just because there are dog parks available – it doesn’t mean they are good. Discover what elements make a dog park memorable in our guest post featured on Dog-On-Its blog.

Read our guest post featured on Dog-On-Its blog here.

Before immediately replacing a pool or hot tub surround it’s important to consider all the design choices that can impact the longevity, safety, and aesthetic value of it. You want to ensure that the surround will not only satisfy the homeowner but also exceed their expectations. So how do you pick a surround with such high standards?

Read our guest post featured on Duradek's blog here.

The speed of a driver increases the risk and severity of vehicular accidents. This is why traffic calming tools such as bollards, speed bumps, and signs are implemented in parking lots and roadways. In this article we’ll explore the benefits of the various traffic devices and how they contribute to a safer community.

Read our guest post on Innoplast's blog here.

The self-directed play offered at sand or water tables, helps children improve their coordination skills, use their gross motor and cognitive skills, learn some fundamentals of math, and test out their artistic expression. This article explores some of the incredible developmental benefits of sand & water play.

Read our guest post featured on PD Play's blog here.

Research conducted by CNBC has shown that indoor air pollution can actually have more damaging effects on health than pollution in the air outside. So with that in mind, perhaps it’s time to learn how necessary it is to have proper ventilation in the walls for not only your health but also your home.

Read our guest post featured on Keene Building Products' blog here

Regardless of where you live, you’ve likely passed by hundreds of bollards during your lifetime, yet probably never paid much attention to them. It’s what makes them a silent hero—if constructed the right way.

Read our guest post featured on Reliance Foundry's blog here.

In the near future there will be a spike in autonomous vehicles, technology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Each of these advancements will change the existing infrastructure and create a demand for change in not only the designs but also the skills required to build and maintain the infrastructure of the future.

Read our guest post featured on Kryton's blog here. 

Whether you’re planning out a landscape design for a private residence, or in the final stages for decorating a hotel lobby, adding a water feature will be beneficial.

Read our guest post featured on Solus Decor's blog here.

As the weather becomes cooler, it’s important to inspect your windows and doors before the snow actually starts to fly. While some of the activities will seem intuitive, others may easily be forgotten.

Read our guest post on Windsor Windows & Doors blog here.

As employees navigate to and from work, you can imagine how there is a lot of activity that takes place within an office park. Between the hours of 8am – 10am, employees are often rushing into work and pulling into the parking lots fast and occasionally even acting erratically to avoid being late. With all this rushing going on, one must question how safely are people coming and going?

Read our guest post featured on Brandon Industries' blog here