Hardscaping Articles

Caring For Your Patio During Winter Months

February 19, 2014

in your backyard, chances are you haven’t seen much of it lately with all of the ice and snow we’re experiencing this winter. As you gaze out your window at the beautiful outdoor space that you long to enjoy, you should consider what all of this winter weather is doing to the condition of your underneath

This Valentine’s Day, Green Up Your Gift

February 12, 2014

As the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday approaches, we’re inundated with gifts in all shades of red, depicting the love shared between two people. But if you really want your Valentine to know the depth of your love, give the gift of green by planning a new landscape design for your home instead of giving a…

Proper Drainage Is Critical To Preventing Water Damage

February 5, 2014

There is no substance on earth that can result in as much damage or wreak as much havoc as water.  When water is not adequately managed on a property through proper drainage, a number of problems can result. Water in and around homes and buildings can lead to basement flooding, foundation slippage and mold formation,…

The Benefits of Commercial Snow and Ice Removal Contracts

January 29, 2014

If you operate a business in an area like New Jersey that typically gets at least some measurable snow each year, it’s likely that you already know how beneficial it is to have a professional come out to provide snow and ice removal services when the white stuff starts to fall.  How critical your need…

How To Care For Concrete During Winter Months

January 22, 2014

If you live in New Jersey, you know that snow, ice and freezing temperatures can have an effect on many aspects of your exterior hardscaping and landscaping features, including anything made from concrete.  Many residential and commercial properties use concrete for a variety of outdoor applications, from driveways and parking lots to walkways, patios and…

Enjoy An Outdoor Fireplace During The Winter

January 15, 2014

While most people think of snuggling up indoors near a warm, cozy fire when temperatures start to dip, homeowners that have outdoor fireplaces can enjoy some extra time outside all winter long by choosing the outdoor version of their fireplace for gathering round, instead of just staying indoors.  Sure, the indoor version may keep you…

Designing A Landscape To Fit Your Home

December 18, 2013

Just as you furnish and decorate the interior of your home to create a specific look and style, the exterior of your home is greatly enhanced and the style set by the way your property is landscaped. Landscape design is a key element that adds to the beauty and curb appeal of any home, and…

Outdoor Kitchens Enhance Outdoor Living

December 11, 2013

Virtually nothing can enhance the enjoyment of your home’s outdoor living space more than the installation of a new outdoor kitchen. Just as the kitchen is the heart of the home indoors, kitchens very often take center stage in outdoor living areas and add to both the beauty and functionality of the space. Outdoor kitchens…

The Many Residential Uses Of Concrete

December 11, 2013

Concrete is one of the most versatile and cost effective materials that can be used to enhance the exterior of a home. Although many people think of it as a material used primarily for foundations, the fact is that concrete can provide not simply structural, but aesthetic, benefits. There are many ways the material can…

Patio Design Options

December 4, 2013

Outdoor patios are one of the most popular features requested by homeowners to improve the beauty and functionality of their outdoor living spaces.  By designing a patio area, whether it is directly outside of the kitchen door, is positioned around a pool or hot tub, or is tucked away in a quiet corner of the…

Millenium Stoneworks to Display at NJ 24th Annual Garden State Home Show 2013

February 4, 2013

Come visit Tom Paolino and Millenium Stone Works at the 24th Annual Garden State Home Show in Somerset, New Jersey during February 8th-10th, 2013. 24th Annual Garden State Home Show NJ – Feb 8th – 10th, 2013 Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, NJ Winter is the perfect time to begin planning that special spring home…

Discount On Retaining Walls and Gabion Walls Offered To Hurricane Sandy Victims

November 28, 2012

Retaining walls and gabion walls reinforce the earth in order to prevent against flooding and erosion, as well as to stabilize sloped areas.  Unfortunately, during Hurricane Sandy, even homes that had solid retaining walls and gabion walls in place, whether to protect their homes from the infiltration of water or to simply serve as a…