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Home Design Trends: Then and Now, Inside and Out
Living Styles That Grow On You In the 1990’s the new hot trend in home design was “Bringing the Outside, In”. Designers created boldly themed outdoor inspired rooms with natural color palettes of grays, greens and browns. Typical outdoor elements of wood, wrought iron and cut stone brought in texture and provided visual interest. Brick
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-march-home-design-trends-then-and-now-inside-and-out/Three Hot Landscape Trends You’ll Love for Years to Come
Fire is Hot Far from trendy, a recent discovery of a fire pit in Tel Aviv, Israel cave suggests that humans have been gathering around fires as far back as 300,000 years ago. What is hot now is installing a pre-fabricated outdoor fire pit or fireplace kit. These kits come in styles and sizes that accommodate any
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-march-three-hot-landscape-trends-youll-love-for-years-to-come/Old Man Winter has been rough on the Northeast this year, and we’re not out of the woods yet.
‘TIS THE SEASON Snow can cause dangerous driving conditions, school closings, and downed power lines; wreaking havoc on our everyday lives. And if you’re a home owner, shoveling out and maintaining your driveway and walkways can sometimes feel like a losing battle. Snow and ice that melts then refreezes creates a skating rink on non-porous surfaces
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-february-old-man-winter-has-been-rough-on-the-northeast-this-year-and-we-re-not-out-of-the-woods-yet/Hardscaping™? Why You Should Choose Concrete Pavers over Brick Pavers
For anyone that has decided to redo or install a new patio, walkway or driveway, selecting the best material to use can be a difficult decision to make, especially if you are choosing between concrete pavers or bricks. When it comes to making this decision, it’s important to understand the difference between pavers and bricks.
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-february-hardscaping-why-you-should-choose-concrete-pavers-over-brick-pavers/Garden Prep 101: Get Your Landscape Design Plan Started Now
As we move deeper into the heart of winter, it’s important to keep in mind that the time to prepare for garden landscaping will soon be upon us. Here in the northeast, March 17th, Saint Patrick’s Day, is the “go” date for garden prep and planting, presumably being just past the frost timeline. A much
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-february-garden-prep-101-get-your-landscape-design-plan-started-now/Why You Should Make a Sustainable Landscape a New Year’s Resolution
As we begin 2014, it’s time to make plans for what we’ll create and how we can improve. What New Year’s resolutions are you putting on your list? Go to the gym? Eat healthier? Why not add creating a sustainable landscape to the list? Sustainability isn’t a trend; it’s a way of life. Whether by
https://ephenry.com/blog-2013-december-why-you-should-make-a-sustainable-landscape-a-new-year-s-resolution/Four Ways Cast Veneer Stone Warms Up Your Décor this Season
There’s nothing quite like being home for the holidays. Family, friends and holiday cheer warm us up during the cold winter weather – but there are other ways to warm your home, as well! EP Henry’s Cast Veneer Stone provides a natural look to the interior or exterior of your home, and can be used
https://ephenry.com/blog-2013-november-four-ways-cast-veneer-stone-warms-up-your-decor-this-season/Stormwater Management: 3 Things You Need to Know Now
The unofficial start to winter has begun with snowfalls and freezing temperatures reaching much of the nation. Though it’s not at the top of everyone’s mind, this time of year it’s important to be aware of stormwater management. Stormwater can not only cause flooding, but it often contains pollutants that end up in local rivers,
https://ephenry.com/blog-2013-june-stormwater-management-3-things-you-need-to-know-now/