Good Bones
Good bones are essential to a landscape project. The Hardscape are the bones that set the stage for landscape and finished plantings.
Good bones are essential to a landscape project. The Hardscape are the bones that set the stage for landscape and finished plantings. The colors and textures will change with the seasons, but the bones remain stable and settled. Next Spring when the grass is green and the planting’s are popping, this will be a scene to be seen:)
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20 years later...
This driveway in Long Grove survived 20 years of Chicago winters, went vacant in foreclosure for 5 years. Finally after foreclosure the new owners, needed a new driveway. We salvaged the
This driveway in Long Grove survived 20 years of Chicago winters, went vacant in foreclosure for 5 years. Finally after foreclosure the new owners, needed a new driveway. We salvaged the old neglected brick and reinstalled it with a different border detail, Brussels Block and Town Hall from Unilock. Our fine crew of Juan and Alfredo is cleaning the drive, getting it ready for polymeric sand. Looks good for another 20 I bet... They did it right the first time with segmental paving. Proving its value as a recycled material.
Unilock hollandstone, Brussels Block, town hall pavers.
Pressure washing Unilock pavers.
Seriously like new.
Back to the Pool...
Bluestone Pool Deck Coping being fabricated for a Highland Park Residence. I couldn't pass up this photo op.
The Making of a Bullnose edge @ HQ.
Handmade for L.Cohen Highland Park, IL.
Bluestone Pool Deck Coping being fabricated for a Highland Park Residence. I couldn't pass up this photo op.
Bluestone pool coping.
Day 2.
Relax Blackhawks...Take 2.
O'buddha says future sunsets are looking better for us Chicago folks, than those of Tampa, Fla.
we shall see...
O'buddha says future sunsets are looking better for us Chicago folks, than those of Tampa, Fla.
we shall see...
Limestone water feature.
Nothing like a Saturday night at home. Perfect weather for a fire, grilling out, watching Blackhawks hockey, or just all of the above.
Cheers:)
Thank You.
carved in stone
and engraved in stone; written in stone
Fig. permanent or not subject to change. (Often in the negative.)
Beware the water.
Over the years We have estimated and designed many projects. Some of them we get and some of them we don't. Such is life.
Over the years We have estimated and designed many projects. Some of them we get and some of them we don't. Such is life.
But a contractor that doesn't have the skills to perform his trade properly, should not be in a position to estimate or even compete in the marketplace. "But he's cheap"
Homeowners, buyers of new, and old homes...beware.
think of your kitchen ....would you hire someone to perform less than average work because they were cheap? If the doors fell off the cabinets after 2 years, it would get around fast and no more contractor. Why in the world would you hire someone to do that to the front of your house? It seems lately I've seen some really poor work and it's frustrating to see homeowners throwing their money away "to save money". If you want to save money, do yourself a favor and save your money.
What is this ? A stone stoop?
Flagstone steppers u wanted? Stone slab steps, precast retaining wall. all garbage. This all needs to be redone.
Look at the stone on the house. The patio Hardscape area cheapens it. It's horrible and this is what people are paying for? I don't think one homeowner would want this "quality work" at their home.
2015 Masters Tournament-Augusta Ga.
The 2015 Masters Tournament is the 79th Masters Tournament and the first of golf's four major championships to be held in 2015. It is being held from April 9–12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
The 2015 Masters Tournament is the 79th Masters Tournament and the first of golf's four major championships to be held in 2015. It is being held from April 9–12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Dry stacked Stone Bridge leading to the 12th Green. Magnificent!
Beautiful Dry stack stone work here at the Augusta National Golf Club, leading to Amen Corner.
Spring is here!! Call to get started on your next project.
New construction in Wadsworth IL. Stone veneer on the home and new stone fireplace.
New construction in Wadsworth IL. Stone veneer on the home and new stone fireplace.
Photo of the week. Skippy
Skippy is an adorable 7 yr old Pomeranian that loves her patio. She likes the sound of water and eating treats in the shade. She prefers these cool nights and can't wait till fall to lay by the fireplace.
Skippy is an adorable 7 yr old Pomeranian that loves her patio. She likes the sound of water and eating treats in the shade. She prefers these cool nights and can't wait till fall to lay by the fireplace.
Send us your "Skippy" photos, we'd love to see them:)
Happy Father's Day!
Get out on the patio and grill! Treat dad like a king this weekend... Or just make him chicken:)
Get out on the patio and grill! Treat dad like a king this weekend... Or just make him chicken:)
Chicago Brick Facade Refresh
This Chicago home had an old brick the homeowner wanted restored. So we removed the brick and installed new brick and limestone sills. What can we do for your home?
This Chicago home had an old brick the homeowner wanted restored. So we removed the brick and installed new brick and limestone sills. What can we do for your home?
