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Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Concord Homes

A backyard is less appealing if it’s constantly sprouting weeds or needing replacement pavers. Therefore, it’s worthwhile to plan ahead and create a landscape that will require little human intervention. Consulting a landscape architect or contractor will shed plenty of light on the subject of low maintenance landscaping, but here are a few ideas to get you thinking about how you can minimize upkeep and maximize aesthetic appeal in your Concord, NH, backyard.

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Turn your Basement into a Wine Cellar with the Help of a Mason in Westford

Have you ever dreamed of having your own wine cellar? If your home has a basement, this dream could easily become a reality. With the help of a skilled mason, you can convert your Westford, MA, basement into a wine lover’s haven. A stone wine cellar will provide optimal storage conditions and will increase your home’s value.

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How a Mason Can Upgrade Your Bathroom in Laconia

Modern masonry is one of a number of rising trends in bathroom design. Your bathroom can be a comfortable and enjoyable environment, and choosing the right materials for its construction is key in ensuring that it has a welcoming atmosphere. Read on to find out why a mason might be the perfect professional to handle your Laconia, NH, bathroom renovation.

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Remodel your Walls and Doorways in Lexington with Stone Veneer

With stone veneer, you can make a significant difference to your Lexington, MA, home without having to go through a lengthy renovation process. Stone veneer allows you to completely change the look of walls and indoor features to give your indoor décor a brand new look. Here’s how

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Making Use of Stone Veneer in your Westford Living Room

Masonry veneering refers to covering structures, like walls and fireplaces, with thin slabs of authentic natural stone. This can have a wide variety of visual implications, from warming the room to forming its focal point. Natural stone is so versatile and timeless that it works well in both rustic and contemporary aesthetic environments.

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Transform your Indoor Kitchen with the Help of a Mason in Westford

Masonry refers to the construction of structures from individual units - bricks, concrete blocks, or natural stone - held together by mortar. This form of construction is renowned for being highly durable, but also has great aesthetic appeal. Many architects value the colors, textures, patterns and sheer scale that can be achieved through masonry. When incorporated into kitchens, it is often used to add interest to walls and countertops.

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Introducing Stone Veneer to Boost your Interior Design in Hollis

If you’re interested in adding the look of natural stone to your Hollis, NH, home, but don’t want all the weight and bulk of natural stone building units, consider stone veneer. Thin stone veneer is more convenient to have installed and also more affordable than full stone but looks and feels like the real thing. Read on to learn how to include natural stone veneer in your interior design.

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Winter Landscaping Do's and Don'ts in Hillsborough County

The cold and snow don’t have to mean that you ignore your landscape during the winter. You can enhance, protect, and prepare your outdoor property even during these cold months with the appropriate focus and efforts offered by Northern Lights Landscape Contractors. Remember these few simple do’s and don’ts as you ponder your plans for winter landscaping in Hillsborough County, NH.

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How a Skilled Mason can Transform your Laconia Home Inside and Out

Whether you are renovating the exterior or interior of your Laconia, NH, residence, or simply adding accents to create visual interest, there are a few important reasons why you should hire a skilled mason. Masonry is an artform. Natural stone is often well utilized as accents, and artistic brick elements can serve to do away with a mundane home facade.

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Getting the Right Lighting for your Outdoor Kitchen in Lexington

A well designed outdoor kitchen will add value to your home and extend the length of your outdoor cooking season. To ensure your kitchen is just as functional at night as it is during the day, start with a good lighting plan. Adding the right lighting will elevate the look of your Lexington, MA, outdoor kitchen from ordinary to spectacular.

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4 Color Combos for your Paver Patio Design in Amherst

When collaborating on a patio design with a landscape design professional in Amherst, NH, several elements will be up for discussion when choosing pavers. You’ll need to consider aesthetic style, pattern, size, shape, and color. When choosing combinations of colors for your patio, other factors will come into play in addition to the colors of your home and other outbuildings, personal preferences, and even the tone of the neighborhood.

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5 Signs You Need a Professional Landscaper

In order to shape the backyard of your dreams, you will have to overcome certain issues already present within the terrain. Challenging features within landscapes include slopes, poor drainage, and limited space, all of which can have a great impact on the layout and design of your Amherst, NH, outdoor area. Even if you are perfectly content with your backyard design, proper maintenance is essential and problem areas must be tackled before they can cause irreversible damage to your landscape.

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Add Character to your Indoor Fireplace with Stone Veneer Masonry

Any well-designed indoor fireplace will usually assume its deserved position as the focal point of the room. While warming those chilly winter evenings, your fireplace enhances the cozy atmosphere and is truly a worthwhile addition to your Hollis, NH, home. Veneering your indoor fireplace and the surrounding wall with natural stone can have a variety of visual implications on the design of your room, because stone is so versatile and timeless that it can complement both traditional and contemporary decor.

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Landscape Design Ideas for Sloping Terrain in MA

Many homeowners consider redesigning the slopes of their Waltham, MA, landscape an impossible landscape project. However, there are many ways to turn a challenging sloping terrain into a beautiful outdoor space. In most of the cases, erosion is the biggest issue. There are a few key techniques that professional designers make use of when looking for a solution to a backyard hill. Here are some ideas, tips and tricks to help you achieve maximum beauty with minimal maintenance.

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Stone Veneer: Type, Styles and Patterns

Stone veneer offers the unique opportunity for revising your Amherst, NH, outdoor spaces without the extensive construction of tearing down and replacing structures. With stone veneer, a plain wall or siding can be transformed into an immaculate old world stone construction, or a sleek yet detailed modern masterpiece. Here we’ll take a look at just a few of the options available to you in deciding on a stone veneer style for your outdoor spaces.

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7 Gorgeous Decorative Outdoor Lighting Ideas for your MA Landscape

A well-lit landscape in Westford, MA, will consist of a layered lighting plan that includes functional, ambient and decorative light fixtures. While functional lighting ensures that task spaces are sufficiently lit, ambient lighting provides mood. Decorative lighting, finally, is the cherry on top of the cake - that extra sparkle that catches the eye and contributes to a magical space.

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The Many Purposes of Landscape Excavation in NH

Landscape excavation is a vital and multi-faceted element of landscaping construction. Knowing the various purposes thereof will help guide decisions regarding your landscaping plans, including scheduling and budgeting. The often overlooked and multiple purposes of landscape excavation in Amherst, NH, serve to make transforming your property into a lush haven of functional and beautiful outdoor space possible.

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Getting the Most Out of Natural Light in your NH Landscaping

Natural light illuminates and amplifies the natural beauty and rich colors found in your Laconia, NH, landscaping projects. Landscaping elements such as shrubs, flowers, trees, fireplaces, water features, etc. light up in the sunshine to showcase vibrant colors and intricate textures which help create centers of attraction in your yard. Natural light also intensifies the foliage and greenery of softscapes to create a lusher natural setting.

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Outdoor Kitchen Designs for Ease of Entertaining

Regardless of the size, your Westford, MA, outdoor kitchen can be the ultimate gathering spot during dinner parties and afternoon BBQs. Create the ultimate entertainment area by incorporating features in your outdoor kitchen that will ease the process of preparing and serving food so that you can enjoy good company and the outdoors without hassle. Here are some of the most important things to consider.

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Choosing a Landscape Design Style in MA

The landscape of your property affects the curb appeal and value of your home. In addition to the financial benefits, however, the landscape outside of the home structure affects your experience of your property. Choosing a landscape design style for your home in Westford, MA, may seem simple, but many factors can influence this decision.

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