PRO TIP - Cleaning your Outdoor Grill

Learning how to clean a gas grill can help to extend your grill’s lifespan. If not removed, the carbon buildup and food residue remaining on the grill will form rust and damage its components. You will have to buy replacement parts or even a new gas…

2021 Outdoor Living Trends

As 2021 rapidly approaches, we see some outdoor living trends emerging. Many of which have been influenced by the rapid shifts in lifestyle caused by the pandemic. As more homeowners begin to think of their outdoor living spaces as an extension of…

Is your patio ready for action?

The winter snow has finally melted away, and the cracks and discoloration on your patio and walkways are plain as day. With heavy foot traffic, weather damage, and weeds slipping through the cracks, your pavers can start to appear dingy and unkempt.…

Royersford, PA Outdoor Living Space Case Study: Creating a space for the whole family

When this Royersford, PA family first started thinking of a new patio, they were focused on creating a new outdoor space for the entire family. They wanted an open but covered area to relax with friends, to cook, and a nice fireplace area. This led…

Tips to cooking a great steak on your outdoor grill

SALTING EARLY PAYS OFF You might have heard the warning that you shouldn’t salt meat too far in advance of cooking because it can draw out moisture. It’s true that salt draws moisture towards itself, but over the course of 20 to 30 minutes that’s a…

The right retaining wall for you

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RETAINING WALLS When building retaining walls, here are some of the factors you should consider when planning the design and choosing the best wall for your project. A number of considerations have to be made when designing and…

Restoring a travertine patio

Travertine pavers are beautiful thick stones which are used for paving outdoor areas like pathways, hallways and pool areas. Travertine pavers are widely used around the globe in a variety of projects. With their elegant designs, travertine pavers…

Secrets of hiring a great hardscape contractor

For most homeowners, the hardest part of any outdoor living space project isn't the work itself – it's finding a competent and reliable hardscape company to do the job. Installing retaining walls, pavers, and roof structures are straightforward…