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Outdoor Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dad

June 16, 2023 by Grand River Natural Stone

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18. Are you thinking of getting Dad another necktie or bottle of cologne? If Dad loves spending time outside–or he loves showing off his patio pavers to family or friends–then why not get him some outdoor gifts he’ll love to use? And not just on Father’s Day, but throughout the

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Inground Heating Solutions: How Do Heated Driveways Work?

October 18, 2019 by Grand River Natural Stone

Heated driveways can save you from shovelling your driveway during the worst of the winter months. But how do heated driveways work? Are they worth the investment? Inground heating technology has advanced greatly over the years so that it’s now worth it for many families to add it to their driveway, not only for their

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Know what the consumer is responsible for; know what the lighting contractor is responsible for

August 25, 2014 by Grand River Natural Stone

Landscape Ontario, the trade organization governing more than 2,000 certified horticultural professionals across the province, benefits from keeping homeowners educated. It means the clients its members serves can better appreciate the quality of work horticultural professionals produce. Find the full text below and make sure the landscape lighting you pay for is up to snuff.

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The Difference Between Home Supply Box Stores and Landscape Suppliers

January 1, 2014 by Grand River Natural Stone

Given the prevalence of big box stores, we often end up shopping at them without stopping to compare our options. If you are purchasing materials for a basic do-it-yourself landscape project, there is a good chance that a big box home improvement store will have some or all of the products you need. However, it

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