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Marathon Season – Plump up on the patio
In the fall season, the heat of summer turns into the heat of the runner as the marathon months begin. Sunny days with crisp air and cooler temperatures are a runner’s dream. You can help support the runners in your life by hosting a “carb load” on your patioAccording to Runner’s World magazine, “carbs” or
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-october-marathon-season-plump-up-on-the-patio/From muggy to mugs: warm drinks for fall cocktails on the patio
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” — L.M. Montgomery, in Anne of Green Gables In the Autumn, the sun sets earlier and earlier, giving us the opportunity to stargaze with friends long before bedtime. Serving some traditional fall drinks is a great way to host a happy hour out
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-october-from-muggy-to-mugs-warm-drinks-for-fall-cocktails-on-the-patio/Oktoberfest Outdoors: Beer tasting to launch the Fall
According to the website NationalDayCalendar.com, September 28th, 2016 is National Have A Beer Day. This coincides with the end of the annual Oktoberfest celebrations in Munich, Bavaria, Germany (yes, the end – years ago the festival was moved up a few weeks to take advantage of the warmer September weather). The first weekend of October is
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-september-oktoberfest-outdoors-beer-tasting-to-launch-the-fall/Hardscaping for a Hero
In the Spring of 2016 we told you about a great group of teens and young adults who were planning to build a patio for a wounded veteran out of donated materials from EP Henry. Guess what? The patio is done! And the vet has already heard special requests from his little ones. Read on for details
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-september-hardscaping-for-a-hero/How to eke out more summer
Don’t say goodbye to the season just yet. Late summer can be the best time to get outside. American culture seems to treat Labor Day as the official end of summer. It isn’t, really, as the Summer season ends at sunset on Sept. 20. While it’s common to treat the beginning of the school semester
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-september-how-to-eke-out-more-summer/9/11 Memorial
Little town gets big relic to include in a 9/11 Memorial. EP Henry was there to help. About 120 miles south of One World Trade in New York City and a stone’s throw from Atlantic City, NJ, the little town of Absecon will dedicate a $200,000 September 11th memorial built with the largest relic saved
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-september-911-memorial/Grilling Big for Labor Day
Labor Day is coming up. Those of us lucky enough to have outdoor living spaces will undoubtedly find people gathering on our patios this weekend (whether we invite them or not!). Labor Day is one of those holidays where we simply plan to grill big. What’s “grilling big?” It’s taking a simple meal for a
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-august-grilling-big-for-labor-day/Saying goodbye to your college-bound baby
“No more words. We know them all, all the words that should not be said. But you have made my world more perfect.” ― Terry Pratchett, Nation Real goodbyes are silent. They are made over time and then, all at once. Real goodbyes are never what they seem on the surface. They are long journeys;
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-august-saying-goodbye-to-your-college-bound-baby/Raise your backyard’s game with Olympic influences
The 2016 Rio Olympics are in full swing. We love to watch the Games’ thrilling events and see the amazing achievements of our US team. But being stone experts, the Olympic Games also reminds us of something else we love – Greek architecture! The ancient culture’s mark can be seen not only in our government
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-august-raise-your-backyard-s-game-with-olympic-influences/Color Your Outdoor World – Inspiring Paver Colors
Think of your outdoor room as a blank canvas. Your outdoor room is an extension of the house, but it is also an expression of you. Just as your indoor decor choices inside reflect your unique style, your outdoor spaces deserve the same careful curation and dedication. Choosing the right colors of paving stones is
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