As the temperature goes down, we find ourselves spending more time indoors. If we have a fireplace, we are spending that time around the roaring fire. Have you looked at your fireplace lately and thought it could use a facelift? Maybe it is brick or maybe there isn’t much too it, but turning it into something more with stone veneer may give it the look you have been hoping for. There are several options to choose from when it comes to picking out the style of your fireplace. Whether you want it from floor to ceiling, to give it that grand look, or keep itRead More →

Is it time to give your kitchen a facelift? Maybe you’re looking to sell or just want to give your kitchen a fresh new look. Whatever your reasoning for remodeling your kitchen, there is no doubt you are going to have a lot of decisions to make. Do you gut the whole thing and start fresh? Do you reuse your cabinets and countertops? What about your floors? We hope we didn’t just overwhelm you, but there is a lot to think about for remodeling your kitchen. One section you need to think about is your backsplash. In this day and age there are a vastRead More →

Summer is coming to a close, which means the temperatures will be dropping and the feelings of fall will be in the air. Fall is a great time to spend it with your family outdoors, whether it’s going on hikes to enjoy the fall foliage, heading to a pumpkin patch or fall festival, or most importantly hanging out in your backyard enjoying a fire. Some nights, there is nothing better than throwing on a hoodie, grabbing s’more supplies and heading out back to enjoy a fire with your family and friends. Speaking of S’mores, up your S’more game this year by changing it up withRead More →

Is your concrete patio, walkway or driveway showing signs of aging? Are you ready to give it a face-lift but don’t want to have to deal with it being torn out? That won’t be a problem with concrete overlays, such as pavers. While a concrete patio is generally more practical and cheaper to put in, it certainly isn’t as beautiful or holds up as well as a paver patio. Besides the appearance and their ability to hold up, pavers provide a few other benefits over concrete. They provide unlimited design options. Pavers are easier to maintain and repair. They provide a higher resale value. AreRead More →

During the warmer months, everyone want to spend more time outdoors. For homeowners, adding onto your outdoor living space is a great way to not only spend more time outdoors but to also increase the value of your home. Whether you’re thinking about adding a simple patio or a patio with an outdoor kitchen, whatever you decide you can’t go wrong! Let’s dive deeper into some reasons why. Increase Your Living Space By adding a patio onto your house, you’re not only able to enjoy the outdoors more, but you are also increasing your living space. If you want to think about it this way,Read More →

Just think of it, sitting out back on your beautiful patio enjoying fresh Wood Fire Pizza made right in your own back yard, out of your own custom pizza oven. Can you taste it now? There are several benefits to having a custom wood fire oven installed, and we’re going to share those tasty reasons with you! Out of this World Flavor I don’t know if you have ever had a fresh wood fire pizza, but if not, the flavor is just so delicious. The reason for this is that the type of wood you use will actually impact the flavor of your food. ExperimentRead More →

Do you own an old stone or brick house? If so, please keep reading about repointing! For stone and brick homes, over time wear and tear can happen to the exterior of your home due to weather and decay. This can cause voids to form in the joints and allow excess water to enter. When this happens, cracks will start to form in your mortar and over time it will start to crumble out and damage the structure of your home. Because of this, taking care of the issue before it gets worse is important. The method in fixing this is called repointing. While youRead More →

Adding exterior lights to your hardscaping and/or landscaping is a great way to brighten up your house at night. They provide many benefits such as increasing the appearance of your home and improving your security and the safety of yourself and your family. Whether you choose to go with solar lights to save some money or wall mounted lights, both are a great choice, and both can be installed by A Stone’s Throw. Let’s look further at the advantages of adding landscape lighting with your next project. Increase the Appearance
 Adding lighting with your hardscaping or landscaping is a great way to show off theRead More →

When looking at your backyard, is there an empty spot where it feels like something should belong. Maybe a place to relax? Why not add something to extend to your outdoor living space? Well, when looking at whether or not you should add a patio or deck, adding a patio is the way to go! Both have respective ups and downs, but to fully meld into the landscape and connect your house to the nature around it, a patio is the best choice! A patio offers a more upscale appearance, and with a patio, you can add more plant-life to the surrounding area. This notRead More →

While this winter hasn’t been as harsh as others, we are still experiencing our fair share of snow, sleet and ice. Chances are your back is either hurting by now from the shoveling, or you’re tired of paying the plow guy. Are you looking for a solution to eliminate these realities?   One way to do this is by having an electric radiant heat system installed under your driveway, sidewalks and even patio! What is a radiant heat system? It is a system that is a fully automated, maintenance-free snow and ice melt solution. And, while this is great for every homeowner, it is also greatRead More →