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Fire Pit or Fireplace? Things to Consider When Planning your Outdoor Living Space
If you are planning a fire feature for your patio, you may ask yourself “Should we get a fire pit or fireplace?” Both give off light and warmth and help create a cozy, welcome atmosphere. While cost is typically a question (and can sometimes be the deciding factor) here are some other differences that you
https://ephenry.com/fire-pit-or-fireplace-things-to-consider-when-planning-your-outdoor-living-space/Planning a new patio? Consider installing an automatic sprinkler system
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” -Cicero, Roman orator Moving water from its source to where it is needed is an ancient craft. Aqueducts helped cities flourish in ancient times. Today, various water sprinklers help maintain the lawn’s lush look. Homeowners use everything from a simple watering can
https://ephenry.com/planning-a-new-patio-consider-installing-an-automatic-sprinkler-system/Herringbone: this classic paver pattern is trending
Timeless features make a home distinctive. The brickwork pattern for your outdoor walkways or driveways is a place to express the home’s unique character. While there are many layouts and pavers to choose from, the classic herringbone pattern stands the test of time. It looks equally impressive in walkways, patios and driveways. According to lifestyle
https://ephenry.com/blog-2018-january-herringbone-this-classic-paver-pattern-is-trending/The look of wood with none of the worry
Capture the natural beauty of wood in a paver tile that is extremely durable and long lasting with Lastra Wood-look Porcelain Tiles. These porcelain tiles bring the stunning look of wood but are without wood’s inherent problems. Wood, especially when used outdoors, can quickly turn into a high-maintenance surface. Lastra tiles offer an alternative that
https://ephenry.com/the-look-of-wood-with-none-of-the-worry/Grow a dream: Imagining your best garden
In search of my mother’s garden, I found my own. -Alice Walker All great things begin with a spark. Imagining a garden that attracts and inspires, soothes and excites the soul is the first step to landscape planning. Endless day dreaming isn’t always the best path. A little bit of focus can help you take
https://ephenry.com/grow-a-dream-imagining-your-best-garden/Varied Vege: Grow something different this year
Tip toe away from the tomatoes and dig into other delicious digestibles. We love tomatoes. They grow so easily and abundantly, we end up having plenty to share. But their convenience can also root us in our gardening ruts. Stirring up the soil with some new veggies can add some life to your summer and
https://ephenry.com/varied-vege-grow-something-different-this-year/Knowing standard measurements for patio features helps with planning
Dreaming up designs for a new kitchen or patio is the fun part of the home improvement project. But spending hours with our heads in the clouds without knowing what is actually possible can set us up for disappointment. Getting familiar with some basic standard measurements can help you dream efficiently and plan accordingly. Contractors
https://ephenry.com/knowing-standard-measurements-for-patio-features-helps-with-planning/Outdoor living spaces as home additions
When someone mentions home addition, you may think of a game or TV room, a bigger kitchen, or maybe a home office. But there’s one more space that should pop into your head: an outdoor room. More and more homeowners are realizing the advantages of opting for the addition of an outdoor living space over
https://ephenry.com/outdoor-living-spaces-as-home-additions/Cast Veneer Stone: A modern answer to an old problem
Stone surfaces aren’t what they used to be, and that can be a good thing. All along farming hills and valleys are fieldstone walls that were piled by the land workers as they tilled the earth. The low walls would stretch far and wide, sometimes acting to prevent livestock from grazing the crops, other times
https://ephenry.com/cast-veneer-stone-a-modern-answer-to-an-old-problem/Drawing the eye: paver borders bring beauty to your Hardscape
Walkways, steps and garden walls work together to define the purpose of each architectural element in the landscape. Breaking up a swath of color with an accent color creates beauty, interest and purpose. This is where the border paver shines. Professional hardscapers use color, texture, lines, and a combination of materials to bring more function
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