Chances are, being stuck at home is making you walk around your house and you’re realizing you need to do something with your yard. Even if you’re planning on having us do your hardscaping project, adding a garden is something you can in your free time! This month, we’re providing a few tips on how to pick the right flowers for your garden. There are many types of flowers and bushes out there, and it can be very overwhelming when it comes to deciding what to incorporate. Let’s see if we can help you narrow your selection down! Location You first need to think aboutRead More →

I think it is perfect timing to take a break from advertising my business for this month, and pay tribute to my hero, Nancy Kurtz.  My aunt has been serving patients at the Reading Hospital for over 30 years now, and continues to serve her patients faithfully every day.  I think it is important at this time in the world, to acknowledge and recognize the work that the healthcare professionals so and the services they provide on a daily basis, especially now. I’m sure it is very unsettling, if not downright scary, to head into work and go through all these new protocols, just toRead More →

Even if you have a paver patio, over time you may find that you no longer like the look of it, or you want to increase your outdoor living space by adding on to it. For times like this, it may be time to update your patio. A Stone’s Throw can help! Time for something new? While pavers can last a very long time, sometimes something we liked one day, we discover years later we want something new. This happens with many updates we make in our house, so why should your patio be any different? If you’re ready for something new, here at ARead More →

Many of us are happy that this winter hasn’t been too bad weather-wise, but let’s be honest all of us are still looking forward to the upcoming spring and summer seasons! These seasons are a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the weather. One way many of us do this is by spending time on our patios and porches. On those really hot days, the thought of turning on an oven in our house is not so appealing, and many of us just head outdoors and turn on the grill. What would you think about turning that outdoor grilling up a notch by havingRead More →

One great way to add curb appeal to your home is by improving the look of your mailbox. Let’s be honest, many mailboxes look generic and boring. Those same mailboxes are attached to a metal or wooden post that could potentially be ruined if someone would accidentally hit it. Or then there are those plastic ones, they are less than desirable. In the end, there are many reasons why you would want to consider upgrading the look of your mailbox. Whatever your reasoning for wanting to improve the look, here at A Stone’s Throw we can handle the job! Whether you want natural stone orRead More →

Have you, at times, walked around your home and felt like it needed something new? Maybe you were thinking about adding a fresh coat of paint or changing out the furniture. But, have you thought about adding stone accents to your home? There are several ways that stone can be incorporated in the interior of your home. They include: Backsplash Fireplace and chimney Accent wall Bar When adding a stone accent to the interior of your home, you can either go with natural stone or manufactured stone veneer. They both have their own pros and cons and depending on the job, one may be betterRead More →

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 →