M & P Contracting

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

Sheet Mulching: How to Smother Weeds, Build Soil & Conserve Water the Easy Way

Who's responsible when dump truck debris cracks your windshield? It's complicated

Many trucking companies try and avoid responsibility for the damage with signs and disclaimers on their trucks...but are those warnings legally binding?

How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

The Polite House: What Can I Do About My Neighbors’ Trash Cans?

If you’re tired of staring at unsightly garbage way before pickup day, it’s time to have some tough conversations

What Dumpster Size Do You Need?

Compare dimensions and total volume of the most common roll off dumpster sizes to find the right dumpster for any project at home or on your work site.

Are Westlake Dump Trucks Driving Recklessly?

Are Westlake dump trucks driving dangerously through the community, putting everyone at risk of a truck accident?

How to Start a Dump Truck Business

If you are thinking about starting a dump truck business, you'll want to see this unique collection of resources you can use to get started.

Need a dump truck and air compressor? There's an auction for that

Everything from dump trucks and tractors to loaders and mowers belonging to the state are now available for purchase through an online auction.

Re-think How You Spec Your Dump Truck

Aftermarket emissions devices and electronic engine technology are changing the way dump trucks are spec'd.

How a dump truck full of garden mulch helped lower stress and boost health

What's that one thing that drives you crazy in a bad way every time you see it? Maybe it's peeling paint in a hallway or weeds by your front door. In this "Health Fusion" column, Viv Williams shares how replacing a pile of garden mulch helped fix a problem, lower stress and boost health.

What to Know Before Using a Dump Truck to Tow

Study the transport regulations and spec your dump trucks to safely and reliably move equipment and materials behind dump trucks

How to Choose a Dump Truck Body

When you need dump truck bodies to run your business or organization, you need the right process for choosing the right dump truck. But what are the most

Truckers: contractors or employees?

Truck drivers are fighting to be classified as full-time employees.

Guide on Choosing the Right Decorative Contractor

Guide on Choosing the Right Decorative Contractor Decorative concrete is definitely making a huge impact in the home improvement industry. Home and business owners alike are opting for concrete res…

These weird videos of kinetic sand are surprisingly satisfying

What if I told you there's a better, more satisfying version of normal sand? It's kinetic sand, and every video that features it is so satisfying.

This Regenerative Building Material is Made From Sand and Bacteria

Combine sand, gelatin and bacteria, let them rest and watch one brick turn into eight.