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  • Picturesque Pavers

    These narrow concrete pavers use proprietary casting technologies to create a handmade look with impressive durability.

  • Slinky Shade Screens

    Cascade Home Decor's coiled-wire-fabric curtains are an attractive and durable option for outdoor spaces.

  • Alternative Patio Base

    Made of high-density foam, interlocking paver-base panels provide a stable base for concrete pavers without the need to lug several tons of gravel to the site.

  • The Groundwork of Landscape Design

    A professional landscape designer offers advice for every phase of the process, from grading to lighting.

  • Bluestone Entry

    Rather than dither away downtime, we upgraded the entry slab with a bluestone cap in a long day's work effort

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    Outdoor Grilling Stations

    Outdoor spaces such as decks or patios are more attractive gathering places when they include a well-designed grilling station. Whether it's a basic station or one that's more elaborate, it…

  • All Aboard for Fun

    When Norma and Walter Ward moved into their Houston-area home, their backyard consisted of some grass and a tiny concrete patio. More than 20 years and countless hours later, they…

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    Inspiration for Building a Backyard Patio

    These 2 concepts for cozy outdoor spaces are full of smart patio design ideas.

  • frost heave deck foundation

    How it Works: Frost Heave

    In cold climates, you need to build driveways, foundations, and other structures correctly to prevent expanding ice and soil from damaging them.

  • Designing doors for large openings

    Custom sliding, swinging, and overhead doors reinforce a house's architectural style and invite the outdoors in

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