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While the chilly weather outside may keep many New Jersey residents indoors for a good amount of time, now is the perfect time to pay attention to what’s going on outside your home.  One issue in particular that is worth watching out for is any issues with drainage around your home.  By noticing what’s going…

A warm and cozy family gathering; roasting marshmallows with the children; snuggling up with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate; a romantic evening with your loved one…these are some of the beautiful images that are often conjured up when thinking about relaxing in front your very own fireplace. Indoor fireplaces can enhance…

Indoor fireplaces add warmth and ambiance to a home, but before you light that match to get the flames burning bright, it’s important to make sure you are taking proper safety precautions so that your enjoyment doesn’t turn into potential disaster.  It is estimated that approximately 12,000 people or more die each year in the…

As the snowy season quickly approaches, it is yet time again for the big debate:  Which to use this year to combat snow and ice on our roadways, salt or sand?  Although parts of the tri-state area experienced a warm start to the fall season, winter has come upon us pretty quickly.  With temperatures already…

This may be the season for holiday cheer and spending time with the family, but it’s also a great time to start planning for the outdoor kitchen of your dreams. Spring is only a few months away and there’s a lot to think about when designing your perfect outdoor space.  Of course your contractor will…

If you have been thinking about having any type of hardscaping project done around your home, you may be wondering how you begin the process of finding a qualified masonry contractor to not only complete the job, but to get the job done right.  We’re put together a few tips for hiring masonry contractors so…

While the focus of the Thanksgiving holiday is often on the big bird on the table, it’s also the perfect time to sit back and enjoy every moment of being together with family from near and far.  If your thanksgiving this year is keeping you in NJ or NY, you’ll be dealing with a relatively…

Winter will shortly be upon us, and if the recent fall weather is any indication of what’s in store for us in the Northeast in the coming season, we better be prepared for some cold temperatures and a plan to deal with snow and ice removal.  Although we hopefully won’t experience a winter as extreme…

With fall in full swing, you may find that your patio is covered with leaves and falling debris from the trees.  While you might be tempted to leave everything lying around until spring rolls around and you are getting ready to take advantage of your outdoor space once again, it is best not to let…

Temperatures may be falling and your flowers and plants have lived out their summer glory, but that doesn’t mean that you have to give up on thinking about your plans for a new landscape design.  Although it may soon be too cold to install new hardscaping features or to plant new trees and shrubs, now…

Daylight savings time ends at 2am on Sunday, November 2nd.  Although moving the clocks back leads to shorter days of sunlight as we move further into fall and then winter, it does not have to signify the end of your backyard enjoyment.  Whether you spend time outdoors during the daylight hours or after dark, there…

Outdoor kitchens are becoming an increasingly popular feature in backyards across New Jersey, New York and the entire northeast region.  Fortunately, many aspects of these kitchens can be used year round, even when temperatures start to drop and the center of your entertaining no longer revolves around your outdoor spaces.  However, due to the upcoming…