We, Stronghold Floors, provide floor coatings in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. Further down, we show the counties and major metro areas we serve in these states.  Soon, we will service Delaware as well.  But, that doesn't help the hundreds of inquiries we get each year from beyond our service area (every state except North Dakota - not sure why!).

Every year the home builder and home remodeling/improvement shows are filled with more and more hot tub salespersons, knick-knack vendors and high pressure, "sign up today for a chance to win a free trip" gimmicks.  No wonder attendances fall every year and more shows cease.  No dealing with winter weather.  No fighting to find a place to park. No temptation to eat some unpalatable, expensive junk food.  No listing to a jingle blare from 2 booths away! 

MIKE (Stronghold Floors):   "I was having a conversation with our insurance agent Bill about licensing for Home Improvement Contractors (HIC) in different states where we work. I was telling him about how many of our “competitors” are not properly licensed/certified/registered.  Of course, being in the insurance industry, he had some stories to tell me.  He also took the initiative to write the following article for our blog.  Please take a minute to read Bill’s advice."

After talking with a few booth visitors today about garage floor coatings, I walked around the 2017 Pennsylvania Home Show today.  I am always curious to see what new companies are presenting.  Today, I found something new some of our customers would probably enjoy – temporary storage via a steel shipping container.  

After 14 years, our in-ground swimming pool needed a new liner.  We had to drain the entire pool and this presented the perfect opportunity to seal the concrete deck that surrounds the entire pool.

When our swimming pool was first constructed, we were not in the concrete coatings business, so I didn’t know to do anything to the concrete.  The concrete deck around the pool was subjected to the normal wear and tear for any concrete sidewalk.  But, now that

You’re enjoying your Stronghold Floors garage floor coating.  It’s as if a magical transformation took place; changing a once ugly, abused area into a eye-catching, multi-use, finished space. 

Now, you want to give the garage a few finishing touches. I'm not talking about big items like wall mounted cabinets or 

I’m going to suggest several finishing touches, I believe, make a huge difference.  And, I’ve added one that I recently found.

As a homeowner, there are many factors to consider when it comes to renovating your garage. One important factor that you may not be thinking of is how you will dispose the waste produced during the cleanup and renovation process. Here are a few tips that will help you secure a proper dumpster before you begin your renovation project.

Quantify Your Needs 

Before you start looking for a dumpster to rent, you need to determine your needs based on the scale of the renovation project. The more waste that will be produced during renovation, the larger the dumpster you will need.

Build a BIGGER garage!

No one, but no one, has ever (in 11 years) said these words to us:  “I should have built a smaller garage!”

Just the opposite, we hear every homeowner lament not having a larger garage.  Could be wider, deeper or taller, but that extra space will always come in handy - especially if you have a lot of stuff!

After 14 years, our in-ground swimming pool needed a new liner.  We had to drain the entire pool and this presented the perfect opportunity to seal the concrete deck that surrounds the entire pool.

When our swimming pool was first constructed, we were not in the concrete coatings business, so I didn’t know to do anything to the concrete.  The concrete deck around the pool was subjected to the normal wear and tear for any concrete sidewalk.  But, now that

Epoxy garage floor coatings transform the garage from a dull, ugly room into a special space.  It adds character. It adds flair.  It adds value.   And, there are certainly some specific people who benefit from this:

1)      The Parent

2)      The Car Enthusiast

3)      The Home Handyman

4)      The Hobbyist

5)      The Real Estate Agent

6)      The Retiree

7)      The Super Organized