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  • More Paving Stone DIY Mistakes to Avoid

    We began going over what not to do when installing your own paving stones, whether you are putting in steps, a driveway, a patio or a retaining. While the process doesn’t seem very complex overall — and it’s most certainly not — there are still quite a few things do-it-yourselfers need to look out for […]

  • Paving Stone DIY Mistakes to Avoid

    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 […]

  • Year-Round Outdoor Features

    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 […]

  • How Hardscaping Can Transform Your Yard

    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 […]

  • Outdoor Kitchens & Features to Enjoy All Year Round

    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, […]

  • All About Hardscaping

    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. […]

  • Paving Stones: A Solution for Sloped or Hillside Landscapes

     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 […]

  • Pavers vs. Asphalt

    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. […]

  • Flagstone by Unilock is Ideal for Many Projects

    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 […]

  • Finding the Right Path with Paving Stone Walkways

    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 […]