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A landscaped garden with a waterfall, pond, and patio area featuring a fire pit, outdoor furniture, and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and evening lighting.

September 13, 2024 | Hardscapes

What Is Hardscaping: A Guide

Hardscaping projects offer endless possibilities when it comes to making the most out of your property in terms of both beauty an…

A patterned brick walkway lies between vibrant green foliage on either side, suggesting a well-maintained garden or park path.

September 13, 2024 | Clay Pavers

Slippery When Wet. Are Clay Pavers a Hazard?

When considering which material you want to use for a patio or driveway, it is important to consider how it will perform und…

A winding red brick pathway meanders through a lush green park with manicured shrubs, palm trees, and interspersed large rocks.

September 13, 2024 | Clay Pavers

Clay Pavers vs. Concrete Pavers: What’s The Difference?

Pavers are a great way to create both durable and aesthetically pleasing hardscapes outside your home, whether you are looki…

A stack of red construction bricks piled haphazardly in a construction site setting.

September 13, 2024 | Clay Pavers

Clay vs. Brick Pavers: Is There a Difference?

Pavers are essential for the vast majority of home hardscaping projects, but there are a lot of choices to be made when it c…

A paint roller applies a glossy black coating to textured tiles, reflecting a cloudy sky above.

September 13, 2024 | Pavers

Painting Outdoor Pavers: Our Guide

Having an outdoor space can be an incredible feature of your home, but you may want to change the style in the future. Compl…

A modern single-story house stands at dusk, with geometric lawn patterns made of hardscapes and decorative shrubbery under a colorful sky.

September 5, 2024 | Hardscapes

How Hardscapes Add Value to Your Home

Home renovations are a common way to increase one’s property value, but knowing which renovations will work best can be tric…

Batchelder & Collins Customer Appreciation

May 20, 2024 | FAQs

May 17th Batchelder & Collins Day

We are thrilled to announce a special occasion that marks a significant milestone in our history. The city of Norfolk, VA, h…

Fireplace chimney with brick

July 6, 2023 | Brick, Fireplace

Our Guide to Refreshing Your Brick Fireplace

Fireplaces come in many styles, from natural stone fireplaces to brick fireplaces and even concrete fireplaces. The bricks y…

Brick wall

June 5, 2023 | Brick, FAQs

How Do You Repair Loose Bricks?

Whether you have a brick-face home, a brick pathway, brick steps, or a brick wall, you want it to appear pleasing to the eye…

Stone retaining wall with steps and lush greenery in a landscaped garden setting, enhancing curb appeal.

February 28, 2023 | Brick

Different Types of Retaining Walls and Their Purposes

The inside of your home is beautiful. It says “you” in every way and in every room. What about the yard around your house? A…

A landscaped garden with a waterfall, pond, and patio area featuring a fire pit, outdoor furniture, and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and evening lighting.

September 13, 2024 | Hardscapes

What Is Hardscaping: A Guide

Hardscaping projects offer endless possibilities when it comes to making the most out of your prope…

A patterned brick walkway lies between vibrant green foliage on either side, suggesting a well-maintained garden or park path.

September 13, 2024 | Clay Pavers

Slippery When Wet. Are Clay Pavers a Hazard?

When considering which material you want to use for a patio or driveway, it is important to conside…

A winding red brick pathway meanders through a lush green park with manicured shrubs, palm trees, and interspersed large rocks.

September 13, 2024 | Clay Pavers

Clay Pavers vs. Concrete Pavers: What’s The Difference?

Pavers are a great way to create both durable and aesthetically pleasing hardscapes outside your ho…

A stack of red construction bricks piled haphazardly in a construction site setting.

September 13, 2024 | Clay Pavers

Clay vs. Brick Pavers: Is There a Difference?

Pavers are essential for the vast majority of home hardscaping projects, but there are a lot of cho…

A paint roller applies a glossy black coating to textured tiles, reflecting a cloudy sky above.

September 13, 2024 | Pavers

Painting Outdoor Pavers: Our Guide

Having an outdoor space can be an incredible feature of your home, but you may want to change the s…

A modern single-story house stands at dusk, with geometric lawn patterns made of hardscapes and decorative shrubbery under a colorful sky.

September 5, 2024 | Hardscapes

How Hardscapes Add Value to Your Home

Home renovations are a common way to increase one’s property value, but knowing which renovations w…

Batchelder & Collins Customer Appreciation

May 20, 2024 | FAQs

May 17th Batchelder & Collins Day

We are thrilled to announce a special occasion that marks a significant milestone in our history. T…

Fireplace chimney with brick

July 6, 2023 | Brick, Fireplace

Our Guide to Refreshing Your Brick Fireplace

Fireplaces come in many styles, from natural stone fireplaces to brick fireplaces and even concrete…

Brick wall

June 5, 2023 | Brick, FAQs

How Do You Repair Loose Bricks?

Whether you have a brick-face home, a brick pathway, brick steps, or a brick wall, you want it to a…

Stone retaining wall with steps and lush greenery in a landscaped garden setting, enhancing curb appeal.

February 28, 2023 | Brick

Different Types of Retaining Walls and Their Purposes

The inside of your home is beautiful. It says “you” in every way and in every room. What about the…

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