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Summer brings with it many enjoyable moments, but one that many homeowners in the Northeast especially enjoy is the opportunity to eat outdoors while taking advantage of warmer temperatures.  Not only is eating outdoors a coveted summer activity, but being able to cook outdoors is a big bonus.  While most of us use our grill…

When most people think of landscaping, they think of the grass and the trees, and of course, the beds filled with colorful flowers and bushes.  No matter how beautiful all of these elements may be, there is almost nothing that adds to the enjoyment of your property more than hardscape elements that have been well…

Homeowners in the Northeast are staying put and investing in the appreciation of their homes in more ways than one.  Keeping your home updated will certainly help retain its monetary value, but will also improve the likelihood that you can relish enjoyable nights spent right at home. Many weekend warriors have spent countless hours, months…

Home entertaining has become the chic way to get together with family and friends in this new millennium.  Schedules have become more hectic, restaurant prices have risen and homeowners are choosing to spend more time at home enjoying the fruits of their labor.  It is sometimes hard to spend quality time with the ones you…

As the summer approaches, residents of the Northeast look forward to sunny afternoons spent entertaining family and friends while relaxing in the backyard.  Of course, a summer party is not a party without great food and cool spirits.  The best way to keep your company outdoors on a beautiful day and not miss any of…

Have you ever gone to a great backyard party and wondered what it was that made the party so great?   Of course the guests, food and a lovely host all play an integral part, but most likely it was the music.  The setting and flow provided by the outdoor entertainment areas, together with the right…

Many homeowners love the look and privacy that a sloped yard can offer but soon realize that the lack of usable space can become a problem.  Building one or more retaining walls may be just the right solution to make your yard more user-friendly.  Flat surfaces are preferable for pool installation, installing a patio or…

Now that the weather has finally broke, it is time to get your outdoor space ready for summer use.  Surely the cold winter temperatures and deicing agents have left your lawn looking bereft, but it may have also done a number on your hardscapes as well.  Water can seep into cracks in the surfaces of…

Concrete sidewalks have taken quite a beating this winter while contending with extreme weather conditions in the Northeast.  Mother Nature’s delivery of snow, ice and below-freezing temperatures have left many outdoor surfaces in dire need of repair and replacement. Although concrete is known to be durable and require a minimal amount of care, the ground…

This winter season came in like a lamb and is on track to go out like a lion.  With all the snow and ice that the Northeast has experienced, many businesses and residences alike have already noticed cracks, sink holes and potholes in their once pristine asphalt driveways and parking lots. With spring soon approaching,…

Although it is said that traditional Neapolitan-style pizza was created in Italy sometime during the 18th century, it became quite popular in America after soldiers stationed in Italy during WWII returned to the US.  Pizza has now become an iconic dish in America, with its popularity rivaling the hot dog and the cheeseburger, with both…

If you consider yourself a wine connoisseur, then visiting the wine cellar at your favorite restaurant is most likely a highlight of going out to dinner.  The wine has been aged perfectly, is the precise temperature and somehow seems to taste better, as if the cellar itself holds some kind of mystical power.  Although that…