People choose paving stones for a variety of reasons, and while it’s possible to install paving stones yourself for a patio, driveway, walkway, garden borders or the like, it does take some planning and skill. Also patience is a necessity when working with these convenient and beautiful outdoor remodeling features! Vibrant colors used by brands […]
In our last post, we talked about ways that you can design your outside space to be used year round. While we talked about outdoor kitchens, fire tables and fire pits, and pavilions already, there are still a few things you can add to our outdoor area if you’re looking to use it throughout the […]
If you’re planning to create the outdoor space of your dreams, you may be feeling at a loss for what you should actually include. While planning what the outdoor area will look like, you need to include a balance of softscaping elements, including plants and trees, and hardscaping elements, such as pathways, walls, and larger […]
When designing an outdoor space for your home, you want to create something you can use all year round. From cooking spaces to relaxing sitting areas, the best outdoor areas are created with all the seasons in mind. While it can be easy to think of ways to design an outdoor space for the warm, […]
When creating a landscaping for your Tri State Area yard, you’ll want to create a balanced blend of softscaping and hardscaping. While we most often thing of the plants, trees, or shrubs we would like to see go into our landscaping design, the “hardscape” elements are just as important to creating the best finished product. […]
The tri state area’s hilly landscape can be troublesome for some residential and commercial property owners when it comes to runoff, soil staying put and general safety for residents and guests. Property that slopes or sits on a hillside sometimes make the space seem smaller and unusable. Hardscaping options like paving stone retaining walls, walkways […]
While many homeowners in the tri state area have chosen to have paving stone patios, outdoor fireplaces and pool coping installed in their backyard, but when it comes to the front of the house, that literal (and figurative) curb appeal comes before all else, especially when it is time for you to sell your home. […]
If you are looking for a paving product with a natural tone and texture with a look that can accompany nearly any type of landscape and hardscape project in the tri state area, then Beacon Hill Flagstone may be the right fit for your outdoor residential or commercial project. This product is available in almond […]
Paving stone walkways can provide a perimeter for a residential property, help visitors navigate commercial buildings with confusing parking lot systems and multiple similar looking structures or bring a focal point to expansive yards and gardens with several areas of interest. Sloping landscapes benefit greatly from installing paving stone walkways. Throughout the tri state we […]
We are very conscious of the environment and our impact on it here at Island Block & Masonry Supply. And our staff, along with our clients and customers, always have an interest in being a friend to environment and installing eco-friendly paving stone projects when it’s appropriate as often as possible. There are various types […]
