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7 Custom Stone Furniture Ideas to Spruce Up Your Yard This Summer

The official first week of summer is right around the corner, are you ready? If you’re like most people, you can’t wait to get outdoors and soak in the sun after the long Minnesota winter. If your yard seems like it needs a little pick me up, thinks about some new stone furniture. Custom stone furniture is beautiful, durable, lasts forever and can give your yard or patio a whole new look. Read on for some fresh ideas. Fire Pits A fire pit is a great way to extend the use of your yard into the cooler fall months, and

Tips to Turn Your Backyard into the Ideal Staycation Destination

When the summer months start to approach, people everywhere begin booking travel agents, searching getaway destinations, and budgeting vacation days. But what if there was a way to enjoy your vacations right at home? Though not often considered “vacations,” staycations – or vacations enjoyed at home – come with several benefits. You can turn your very own backyard into the perfect vacation destination with just a few changes. Landscaping Views and sightseeing play such a huge role in the process of choosing your vacation spot. A tropical island lends its beauty through gorgeous beaches and sunsets over the water. A

Jumpstart Your Summer Landscaping Plans with These 5 Tips

Tired of winter? Now’s the perfect time to develop a plan to create wonderful landscaping in time for summer! Don’t wait too late to think about your new summer landscaping. Creating the perfect yard for your summer activities will take time and planning. Start by thinking about your goals for your garden and landscaping. Do you want to host garden parties? Are you looking forward to sitting in a shady spot with lemonade and a book? Do you want to create a place for your kids to run and play? Consider what kind of maintenance you want to do (or not

5 New Trends to Spruce up Your Patio in 2018

As you look forward to the summer months, you may be feeling dissatisfied with the current state of your outdoor living areas. A drab, dull gray patio doesn’t exactly inspire daydreams of swanky garden parties or luxuriating in the sun with a mojito. Whether you’re building a patio from scratch or just updating your existing space, you should consider these exciting new trends that are taking the internet by storm in 2018. 1. Stone Inlays An elegant option for personalizing your patio is a custom inlay. Experienced builders can create beautiful works of art using stone or bricks, either incorporating it

5 Creative Ways to Beautify Your Yard in 2018

New and seasoned homeowners both agree: There’s always more ways to make a home appealing. Especially yards. Whether you want to develop your garden, set up the perfect groundwater system, or have a private space for to entertain family and friends, you can create lasting memories — and maximize curb appeal for your home. Fire Boulders and Fireplaces A crackling fire can envelop the senses and give a backyard a comfortable, unique appeal. Fire boulders — which are pre-built fireplaces encased in natural stone — are custom kits that can add flair to any yard. It’s the perfect set up

Keeping Your Favorite Spot Warm Year-Round with an Outdoor Fireplace

Fall and spring evenings can get chilly in Minnesota, but this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the outdoors. All you need is a fireplace and some good company. If you want to get the most out of your yard all year round, consider creating a spot where you can stay warm and share food or drinks with the people you care about. Create the Perfect Gathering Spot You can either upgrade an existing outdoor living area with a fireplace or another similar fixture or design a new outdoor spot from scratch. Adding a heating source to your patio is going

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7 Custom Stone Furniture Ideas to Spruce Up Your Yard This Summer

Tips to Turn Your Backyard into the Ideal Staycation Destination

Jumpstart Your Summer Landscaping Plans with These 5 Tips

5 New Trends to Spruce up Your Patio in 2018

5 Creative Ways to Beautify Your Yard in 2018

Keeping Your Favorite Spot Warm Year-Round with an Outdoor Fireplace

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