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Is It Time to Repair Your Damaged Driveway?
The first part of your home guests enter isn’t your front door; it’s your driveway. Ideally, most driveways are functional and go completely unnoticed, but a crumbling, eyesore of a driveway can distract from even the most beautiful house. Here are four signs that it’s time to repair or even replace your driveway: 1. Cracks Over time, cracks form in concrete or asphalt. A bad crack can easily bring down your home’s curb appeal. You might be able to patch some small cracks on your own, but this will likely lead to discolored spots up your driveway, which also isn’t great for the aesthetics. 2. Potholes Going over a pothole with your car can hurt your tires and your suspension system. Plus, it’s a major tripping hazard for foot traffic. Minor potholes can be pathed temporarily, but the ground
beneath the driveway will still expand and contract, leading the pothole to inevitably reform.
SAUSAGE AND BARLEY SOUP When it’s time to repair your driveway, you want a company that can do a job that lasts. Boston Brick & Stone offers Pasadena masonry contractors who employ a special process, providing you with the best possible product. We never use asphalt, which deteriorates quickly, but instead rely on only the best concrete and masonry options for high-quality driveway repair. Make sure every part of your home is beautiful and in top condition. It’s a great time of year to warm up with a cup of soup, and this comforting, guilt-free dish comes together in a flash. 3. Rough Appearance As the years go by, constant exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause home driveways to fade in color. While the problem appears purely cosmetic, UV exposure can actually weaken the structural integrity of your driveway, leading to further damage. 4. Drainage Problems The Grand Canyon formed after thousands of years of water erosion. We’re not saying a damaged driveway will lead to the next great natural wonder, but don’t underestimate the power of water. If your driveway is uneven, water will gravitate toward certain areas. This can weaken those sections of your driveway and lead to cracks and potholes.
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Ingredients
• Cooking spray • 6 ounces turkey breakfast sausage • 2 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper stir-fry • 2 cups water
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped • 1/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach
Directions
1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat. 2. While sausage cooks, place stir-fry and 2 cups water in a blender; process until smooth. 3. Add stir-fry puree, tomatoes, and barley to sausage in pan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts.
Recipe courtesy of midwestliving.com
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