The Wicked Yard

Thin Stone Veneers Make a Fireplace Update Easy

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Oct 19, 2021 8:00:00 AM

If you’re thinking of updating your fireplace but are holding back because of the potential cost, time and mess of removing what you currently have, thin stone veneers may be the solution you’ve been looking for.

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Topics: Fireplaces, before and after, masonry, veneer, Thin Veneer

Before and After: 6 New England Homes Get a Boost of Curb Appeal With Natural Stone Hardscaping

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Aug 7, 2020 8:00:00 AM

As most New Englanders are spending more time right at home these days, those projects that seemed to loom off in the future are getting checked off the list this summer. Adding a new walkway, patio or front steps are among some of the top requested curb appeal projects.

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Topics: granite steps, before and after

Massachusetts Makeovers: 5 Yards Transformed with Natural Stone

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Jun 6, 2018 8:30:00 AM
 
 
For a few Massachusetts homeowners, it had finally gotten to the point where old deteriorating steps, unsightly walkways, and unkempt lawns needed to go -- it was time for a makeover. That’s when they called Swenson Granite Works and the pros for help. While Tom Kraus of Natural Path Landscaping worked on these projects, he captured some photos demonstrating the transformative power of quality hardscaping. With some added greenery, you’ll see how these yards went from blah to breathtaking.
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Topics: granite steps, before and after, Bluestone, walkways, flagstone

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