Why are Fireplaces & Hearts so important?

Why are Fireplaces & Hearts so important?

Why are Fireplaces & Hearts so important? So you are in the market for a new fireplace, but too often we forget the importance of a good hearth and what it is that they actually do. So what is a Hearth? It’s the floor or ledge on your fireplace extends into the...
5 Tips for Cleaning Stone Showers

5 Tips for Cleaning Stone Showers

Natural stone is the ideal shower choice – and many of us already have it! While stone tile can last for a long time, it requires ongoing maintenance. Due to the porous nature of natural stone, combined with the shower’s humidity and sitting water, your shower can...
Seven Reasons to Prefer Building With Stone

Seven Reasons to Prefer Building With Stone

Seven Reasons to Prefer Building With Stone. Building with stone offers a number of advantages. Here are seven, according to the authors. After spending eight years in our $2,000, self-built stone house in southern Idaho, Sharon and I sometimes wonder whether–were we...
Are Outdoor Kitchens Worth the Investment?

Are Outdoor Kitchens Worth the Investment?

Increase the value of your property with a custom outdoor kitchen. One of the most popular few key phrases that buyers search for when looking for properties is “Indoor/Outdoor Living”. In fact, a survey by the National Association of Realtors revealed that more...