Hardscaping Articles
Designing the Perfect Pizza Oven
If you have been dreaming of having a pizza oven in your outdoor kitchen, you may be wondering what it’s design entails. There are a number of styles and looks you can choose from, but most wood-fired pizza ovens are dome shaped and can either be built as a DIY project or you can hire…
5 Ways to Enjoy Your Backyard
When summertime hits, many people in New Jersey and New York turn their sights on hitting the beach or going down the shore. While you can spend some great times enjoying the sand and the surf, you’ll also likely encounter lots of traffic on weekends and crowds. If a quiet day or evening at home…
Get The Most Out Of Your Backyard This Summer
As Memorial Day approaches, we tend to turn our sights on how we’re going to spend the carefree time we have during the summer months. Some people plan vacations or head down the shore, while others are happy to simply savor unhurried time spent with family and friends right at home. This summer, why not…
Spring Landscaping Ideas
Looking to spruce up your outdoor landscape design? Early spring is the perfect time to make things happen! While you can add interesting elements to your front and backyard at just about any time of the year, there’s nothing like planning some new elements outside right now. If you already have the hardscape elements you…
3 Tips For Designing Your Dream Outdoor Kitchen
With warmer weather upon us and spring only a few short weeks away, it’s natural to be turning sights to outdoor projects and the fun that can be enjoyed in our own backyards. Many homeowners in the Northeast are making outdoor kitchens part of their backyard design and if you are among the throngs of…
Has Drainage Become An Issue For You This Winter?
While we can gladly say that we have survived a less-than-monumental winter season this year, we’ve still had our fair share of snow, rain and flooding concerns in the New Jersey and New York area. If drainage concerns keep you up at night, or even if they don’t but you know that poor drainage is…
Was Your Business Prepared For Winter Storm Jonas?
Winter Storm Jonas dumped record or near-record amounts of snow on the Northeast. Despite what began as a relatively mild winter, many businesses, residents and municipalities were left this past weekend to dig out under huge mounds of snow. If your business or property was left out in the cold, unprepared to handle the impact…
Designing The Perfect Wine Cellar
Whether you’re a wine lover who dreams of having the perfect wine cellar at home or a restaurant that wants to ensure that wine is stored optimally for maximum taste, there’s nothing like having the perfect wine cellar designed and installed. While you may dream of just what you want your storage area to look…
Tips To Keep In Mind Before Cozying Up By The Fire
There’s nothing like an indoor fireplace to enjoy during the winter months, especially if you live in the Northeast. But before you gather round the roaring fire, there are a few things you should keep in mind to ensure that your experience is filled with happy memories rather than danger or tragedy. Fireplace safety is…
How To Design The Perfect Landscape
Although this time of year often has people thinking of anything but how their landscape is going to look when the holidays are over and the ground begins to thaw, the key to the perfect landscape design is to start early and take some time to determine what you really like (and don’t like) so…
Address Drainage Problems Before Freezing Temps Are Here
Water causes more damage than just about any natural element. When water is not properly drained, it can result in erosion of soil, growth of mold and mildew, flooding of interior locations and displacement of materials, such as gravel and mulch. While not everyone is aware of drainage issues until it’s too late, it’s best…
Get Your Outdoor Kitchen Ready For Winter
One of the beauties of having an outdoor kitchen is that there are no restrictions to when you can and cannot use the amenities outside. However, since winter weather often keeps many of us indoors in New Jersey and New York, you’re not likely to use your outdoor kitchen as much during this upcoming time…