Providing shade in your backyard is essential to blocking out the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. There’s nothing better than sitting outside in the shade on your patio after a long summer day. [...]

A well-built fire provides warmth, light, and a great cooking spot for s’mores on a summer’s night. Yet, people often limit their fire pits to a local hardware store design rather than a [...]

As summer continues to head up, so can your backyard as grilling season is upon us. The right grill can turn your backyard into the perfect cooking destination. From choosing a good value grill [...]

Memorial Day is one the most patriotic holidays kicking off the summer season. For residents of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York, preparing to open your swimming pool is only one part of the [...]

A backyard living space reflects each homeowner’s personality and acts as a relaxing retreat whether entertaining guests or reading by a fire pit. Hardscape design refers to the surfaces in the [...]

Backyard fire pits can help create a cozy outdoor living area. Depending on the size of your backyard and budget, there are many options available such as tabletop or built-in designs. Fire pits [...]

With the wide variety of options available for the hardscape of a pool area, plain concrete patios are becoming a thing of the past.  From natural bluestone to composite wood, homeowners can [...]