Category Archives: Blog

  • Summer Patio Projects

    Summer is here, and there’s no better time to spruce up your patio. You’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors enjoying the gorgeous weather, so why not do something to transform your patio into an amazing space? There are a number of fairly short and easy summer patio projects you can undertake. Many of […]

  • Mesmerizing Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces

    With the aid of nature, outdoor living spaces can be made attractive with any given budget. You will literally be bringing the inside out. One of the easiest ways in which you can improve your home’s appeal and value is to add a stylish and relaxing outdoor room. This provides an oasis for your visitors, […]

  • Retaining the New and Elegant Look of Your Paving Stones

    Installing paving stones could be the best decision ever for your driveway, walkways, pool deck and patio. They not only add charm, but also are durable. Although the paving stones are made with materials meant to last for a long time, it is your responsibility to take care of them in order to maintain their […]

  • How Paving Stone Projects Can Increase Your Home’s Value

    If you’re looking for a surefire way to increase both the value and the enjoyment of your home, look no further than a paving stone project. Pavers have the ability to withstand harsh winter weather; this make these products a great fit for properties throughout the tri state area that experience snow, ice, rain and […]

  • Types of Real Stone Veneer

    We carry five types of natural stone here at Island Block & Masonry Supply, all of which are resistant to extreme environmental factors, such as freeze-thaw cycles that we experience during and after the harsh winters of the tri-state area. Real stone veneer, as the name denotes, was created through natural forces, so the color […]

  • Unilock Paver Product Spotlight

    We carry four complete Unilock product lines at our Long Island location of Island Block & Masonry Supply. These fine paving stones fit in perfectly with the assortment of outdoor remodeling projects preferred by residents and businesses throughout the tri state area. Take a look at the information on each of the Unilock lines we […]

  • Outdoor Living Trends for Summer 2015

    It’s nearly summer, and that means that tri-state area residents will be spending a lot more time outdoors. Installing a paving stone patio or walkway, creating a sunken seating area with pavers and a paving stone fire pit are just a few ways those who live in the northeast can take advantage of the warmer […]

  • Unique Outdoor Projects Using Stone

    We’ve outlined some different ways do-it-yourselfers out there throughout the tri-state area could update their outdoor space using pavers in a somewhat unexpected way in previous blogs, for example: Covering a concrete steps with pavers. This method is a cheaper way of adding some curb appeal to your home. DIY fire pits, seat wall and […]