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How to Cut Pavers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Personalize Your Outdoor Space

August 16, 2023 by Grand River Natural Stone

Cutting pavers might seem like a specialist’s job, but it’s something you can do right at home. Whether you’re laying down a path, building a patio, or adding decorative touches to your garden, cutting pavers allows you to customize and adapt materials to fit your design perfectly. In this guide, we’ll explore two main ways

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Paving Slabs vs. Interlocking Pavers: Which is the Better Choice?

July 26, 2023 by Grand River Natural Stone

Upgrading your outdoor hardscaping? Paving slabs and interlocking pavers often top the list of choices. Although they may seem similar, each offers unique benefits and challenges. Let’s explore the ins and outs of these popular landscaping materials.  What’s the Difference Between Interlock and Paving Slabs?  The primary difference lies in the size and design of

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Filling in the Gaps: Transform Your Patio with These Paver Joint Fillers

June 2, 2023 by Grand River Natural Stone

Paving stone gaps, often called joints, are integral to the overall design and functionality of your patio. While they give your landscape a unique look, these gaps can sometimes be a source of inconvenience due to uneven surfaces and weed growth. Here are four options for filling paving stone gaps so you can keep your

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Patio Paver FAQ: Everything You Need to Know

May 9, 2023 by Grand River Natural Stone

There’s nothing quite like a patio to enhance your outdoor living space. Not only does it create an area to entertain guests and enjoy the outdoors, but it also improves curb appeal and boosts your home’s value. Patios are usually low maintenance and don’t require much upkeep, but you will have to decide on the

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How to Protect Pavers & Patio Stones in the Winter

September 15, 2022 by Grand River Natural Stone

Our winters are harsh on everything outside, including our pavers and patio stones. While they are engineered to handle the cold weather and do so better than many other hardscaping materials, it is still wise to give them a bit of extra protection. One of the best things you can do to protect your pavers

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How to Install a Flagstone Patio  

June 3, 2022 by Grand River Natural Stone

Flagstone patios can look natural and high-end, and are excellent additions to most backyards. However, homeowners who like to take on their own projects might be daunted by the stone, because no two pieces are the same. It is more challenging to install stones that aren’t uniform in shape. Ready to give it a shot

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Can You Use Porcelain Pavers Outside?

April 1, 2022 by Grand River Natural Stone

Porcelain may appear to be the last material you’d consider for a porch, balcony, patio, or driveway outside. However, when used as pavers, Porcelain has several characteristics that make it perfect for outdoor use. It is easy to maintain, hard-wearing, slip-resistant, weather-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing as well.  Porcelain pavers are made from clay that has

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Sealing Interlocking Pavers and Patio Stones: A Complete Guide

November 9, 2021 by Grand River Natural Stone

Interlocking pavers and patio stones continue to be a top choice for homeowners looking to add texture and beauty to their hardscaping. However, to get the most out of your pavers and patio stones you might want to consider using a sealer to protect them and help them maintain their beauty for years to come.

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6 Inspiring Landscaping Ideas with Flagstone That Are Easy Enough To Be DIY

June 1, 2021 by Grand River Natural Stone

Flagstone is a beautiful natural stone product that is available in several varieties including sandstone, slate, granite, Eramosa, and more. It is a popular hardscaping choice as more homeowners look to create a sophisticated yet organic look in their gardens. It is versatile and produces a high-end look which is easily adapted to many styles

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Popular Brick Paver Patterns for Patios

May 5, 2021 by Grand River Natural Stone

If you are considering installing a new patio there are so many options available today it can be hard to know where to start. Here we review the most popular brick paver patterns to create an impressive patio for years of enjoyment and increased home value. Two-Tone Designs You can bring your brick paver pattern

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