Hardscaping Articles
The Beauty of Imported Italian Porcelain Tile for Outdoor Hardscaping
A beautiful outdoor space is an ideal place for entertaining guests as well as enjoying your home. Putting your distinctive touch on your outdoor space is an important aspect. One of the best and most beautiful ways to do so is by incorporating imported Italian porcelain tile. Why Choose Imported Italian Porcelain Tile for Outdoor…
The Rise of Outdoor Bars: Designing the Perfect Backyard Entertainment Hub
Years ago, throwing a backyard party meant bringing out the card tables and buying bags of ice. Those days are over. I just finished having a team of experts build this incredible bar outside, and I swear that it’s nicer than half of the places that I go for drinks downtown. I have this beautiful…
Privacy Solutions: Using Masonry to Create Intimate Outdoor Retreats
When you step onto your patio with your morning coffee, one of the last things that you want is to lock eyes with your neighbor doing the same thing twenty feet away. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone in wanting more privacy without turning your backyard into a concrete fortress. That’s where thoughtful masonry…
Benefits of a Professionally Built Retaining Wall
Retaining walls are more than just essential structures that control downhill erosion. They provide functionality and an enhanced landscape design as well. While building a DIY retaining wall may seem like a more cost-effective option, hiring a professional builder typically guarantees a long-lasting and efficient solution. When looking at the benefits of investing in an…
Bluestone Walkways, Patios, and Pool Decks
Thinking about transforming your walkway, patio, or pool deck? Consider using bluestone. Known for its distinctive blue-grey hue, durability, and natural beauty, bluestone makes an attractive addition to any landscape and offers many benefits that can’t matched. Let’s take a look at why bluestone is a wonderful option for outdoor spaces and exterior projects. Why…
Why You Need an Outdoor Firepit This Summer
If you’re looking to maximize your outdoor living space – consider the addition of an outdoor firepit. Adding a firepit is a terrific way to enhance your backyard and to extend your living space. Below, we discuss the advantages of incorporating a firepit into your outdoor living space this summer, how to choose the right…
The Many Benefits of Having an Outdoor Kitchen
Love spending time outdoors? Do you often have guests that enjoy dining al fresco? If you answered yes to either, you may want to consider adding an outdoor kitchen to your home. From increasing your home’s value and having a new entertainment space to saving energy and keeping your indoor kitchen clean, an outdoor kitchen…
When It’s Time to Update the Look of Your Home with Stone
Exterior home design trends come and go, but there are certain styles and materials that seem to always add enduring elegance and timeless beauty. Stone facades for homes are one of those timeless styles that offer value, appeal, as well as many other benefits. If you are considering using stone for the interior and/or exterior…
Now Is the Time to Plan Your Outdoor Kitchen Design
When considering an outdoor kitchen that’s perfect for creating alfresco meals, outdoor kitchens are fabulous for cooking and entertaining in your own backyard. Let’s take a look at outdoor kitchen ideas that offer an amazing backyard kitchen with functionality and style. Why Plan Your Outdoor Kitchen Now? During the winter season may be the perfect…
Benefits of Gabion Basket Retaining Walls
Gabion walls have been used for over 7,000 years to protect the banks of the Nile in ancient Egypt. Today, civil engineers around the world continue to rely on them as strong and efficient retaining walls. If you’re looking to safeguard your backyard against soil erosion, gabion walls can be a great solution. So, what…
Now Is The Time to Think About How You’ll Handle Winter Weather
It’s only Thanksgiving, we know. But before you know it, winter weather will be upon us. The winter solstice officially arrives on December 21st, but weather forecasters throughout the tri-state region are starting to share their predictions for what we can expect in the coming months. What are they saying? Forecasters are predicting a relatively…
It’s Beginning to Feel Like Fireplace Weather
After a long hot summer in New York and New Jersey, it’s finally starting to feel like a new season is upon us. As temperatures start to dip and the leaves begin to change color, many people immediately turn their thoughts to cozying up by a fire with family and friends. If you are fortunate…