4 creative ways to use ledgestone in your renovations A ledgestone feature inside your home will never look dated. Stone features are timeless, even when used in non-traditional ways. Just because your home renovation doesn’t include a facelift for your fireplace doesn’t mean ledgestone features are out of the picture. This thin veneer cut from
Read moreIf you have an unusually wet property, this time of year might be your least favourite. Even though the sun is out and every day is a little warmer than the last, all you can think about is the saturation in your back yard and the moisture pushing in on the foundation of your home.
Read moreHow landscaping product warranties should impact your buying decisions Many of the hardscaping (stone) products your landscaping professional installs on your property come with manufacturer warranties. Manufacturers never want to eat the cost of a broken or faulty product, so if your product manufacturer includes a warranty, you know it expects the product to last
Read more*If you’re looking for a blog about ledgestone, click here!* If not, here’s why landscaping on a budget doesn’t have to look like it. Your family spends a lot of time in the back yard during the spring, summer and fall (you’re still outside in the winter, but the backyard doesn’t have the same appeal
Read moreHow Your DIY Family Can Get that Classic Brick Look If there’s one type of project most do it yourself homeowners can’t take on, it’s brick. Bricklaying is a special skill and even if you completed multiple home renovations over the years, you probably never did it yourself. No big deal. You can still get
Read moreThe holidays are approaching quickly and we wish the best of the season to your family. As 2017 comes to a close, we like to look back at the year and revisit the content you liked best. The real benefits of stone veneer Stone veneer is in high demand this time of year, and for
Read moreCalling all contractors! Submit pictures of your 2017 landscaping and hardscaping project by email to grandies@grandriverstone.comfor the 2017 Grandies. Projects are evaluated across 8 categories, including: Best use of Unilock Best use of Permacon Best use of Techo-Bloc Best use of Water Best use of Fire Best use of Natural Stone Best use of Lighting
Read moreIn no time, frigid temperatures and the first snowfall will be here, which means now is the best – and only – time to prepare your yard and landscaping for winter. This time of year can be tough on lawns and landscaping in Ontario, so our experts put together this blog with tips to help
Read moreThe Second Annual Grandies Hardscape Awards were nothing short of a giant success yet again! We received an overwhelming amount of amazing entries and submissions this year, showcasing some fantastic talent and workmanship. We want to extend our congratulations to all the finalists. It was a tough competition and we were floored by the ingenuity
Read morePrint this checklist and hang it on the wall in your garage. When you mark off the final emoji on the list, you can be confident your property is ready for that winter hibernation. (click the infographic for a full-sized copy)
Read moreThe summer is a perfect time to start a landscaping renovation project, but where do you begin? Flagstone is a popular choice among Canadians because of its endless benefits: Large variety of designs, styles, and colours Safe and sturdy, especially in Canadian climates Long-lasting Increases home value (by up to 15%) The best part about
Read moreWe go all winter with a bare yard, no colour, and brown plants. So it’s only natural when spring and summer come around, you want to indulge in lush greenery throughout your property. But that increase in outdoor water usage comes with a price – figuratively and literally. Canadians use approximately 330 litres of water
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