The grill adds great flavor to any kind of seafood. This recipe for grilled Chesapeake blue crab is fairly simple, yet quite delicious. You'll have these ready quickly and have enough time to dine and socialize with your guests. This recipe shows…

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…

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…

If you're tired of your landscape the way it is or if you're in process of starting the design on your new outdoor living space, a multi-level patio could be just the thing to give your backyard some added pop. Multi-level patios are exactly what…

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…

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…