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Dave Barnes is a 30-year veteran and nationally recognized product expert in the paint and coatings industry. He currently serves as Executive Vice-President for SaverSystems, Inc., a manufacturer of water repellents for concrete, masonry and wood.

8 Steps to Sealing Your Driveway Correctly the First Time

Severe weather can take it's toll on driveways and sidewalks and make it common to see these surfaces in some phase of deterioration. In this article, I'll show you how to protect your driveway from deteriorating road salts and water damage. Read

By: Dave Barnes | 30/06/2009 | Home & Family

11 Keys to Stain Your Deck Like A Pro

Homeowners who stain their own decks, frequently end up dissatisfied with their project. After all of their hard work, the stain doesn't hold up, and almost overnight their beautiful project again begins to weather from nature's elements. The solution however, is not all that difficult. If you want your deck to look like a pro did it, then follow these steps that will guarantee you'll end up with a great looking deck. Read

By: Dave Barnes | 14/05/2009 | Education

Sealing Your Patio Pavers - 11 Keys to Successfully Sealing Your Patio

When my neighbor first decided to install a paver-block patio behind his home, he chose paver stones for several good reasons. He thought they would last longer than other materials like wood, or poured concrete, he thought they had a really "rich" elegant look to them and most of all, he thought that they would be maintenance free. Well, he almost had it right. Patio paver stones aren't completely maintenance free. Read

By: Dave Barnes | 06/05/2009 | Home & Family

11 Keys to Successfully Staining Exotic Hardwood Decks

Years ago it seems like every deck that was built was constructed out of good old CCA...pine wood treated with copper chromium arsenic, commonly referred to as pressure treated lumber. Because most of the decks were constructed out of the same type of lumber (CCA), the products that you used to stain them and the way you went about it were all pretty similar. But not today. Things have changed. Read

By: Dave Barnes | 02/05/2009 | Home & Family