Buff Up Your Property Value With Landscaping

January 20, 2023

It turns out landscaping is one of the best investments you can make in your home. If you want to know where to spend your investment and how much of that investment will return to you if you decide to sell, take a look at our infographic below. How Landscaping Can Boost Your Property Value ... Read more

Stone Veneer Fireplace Ideas That Will Enhance Any Space

December 3, 2022

Natural stone veneer has a rough yet elegant beauty to it and does wonders for transforming your home. Available in a wide variety of colours and textures, natural stone veneer fireplaces are the perfect accent to any space, providing an opportunity to add an earthy element to both your interior and your outdoor environments. Many ... Read more

Cement vs. Clay Bricks: Which Should You Use?

December 1, 2022

Masonry buildings are the oldest in existence. We can travel all around the world to see how they’ve held up against the test of time. It’s an attestation to their incredible strength and adaptability in modern times. Although much of the world looks for the cheapest alternative, there’s no denying that the resilience of masonry ... Read more

Building a Natural Stone Fireplace Starts with High Quality Stone

November 12, 2022

Natural stone is trending this year, and while there are many areas and projects within your home where you can use full bed or thin stone veneer, none is as iconic as a fireplace. Read why you should build a stone fireplace below from our experts. Building a New Stone Fireplace If you don’t have ... Read more

Natural Stone vs Faux Stone Veneer: What to Know Before Buying

November 2, 2022

For any homebuyer, one of the hardest things to predict is whether a home upgrade will go out of style after a decade or two. Instead of dreaming about a white picket fence, you may want to think about modern trends and how they will age. Currently, lavish exterior stone veneers and interior stone accent ... Read more

5 FAQs About Mortar: Everything You Need to Know

October 3, 2022

Whether you’re an avid DIY-er or someone seeking professional services for your landscaping project, chances are you may need mortar to put together a brick wall or stone walkway. In this post, we go over what you need to know about mortar before choosing the right products for your project. What is Mortar? Mortar is ... Read more

Fall Landscaping Chore Checklist (With FREE Print-Out)

September 21, 2022

The days are getting shorter, but there’s still work to do before we say goodbye to our gardens for the winter. That’s why we’re giving you a free Fall Landscaping Chore Checklist to prepare your outdoor space for the colder months. Get ready to protect, preserve, and prep your landscape for a flourishing return in ... Read more

Patio stones and interlocking pavers in Kitchener

How to Protect Pavers & Patio Stones in the Winter

September 15, 2022

Our winters are harsh on everything outside, including our pavers and patio stones. While they are engineered to handle the cold weather and do so better than many other hardscaping materials, it is still wise to give them a bit of extra protection. One of the best things you can do to protect your pavers ... Read more

Types of Steel Beams & Other Steel Products

August 18, 2022

Contractors, builders and homeowners will need steel beams and other reinforcing products to complete their projects. So, what are steel beams used for, specifically? When adding a shed, building an addition, or even constructing a custom home from the ground up, you may need steel beams to provide structure and support. Steel beam installation may ... Read more

7 Late Summer Lawn Care Tips (Infographic)

August 10, 2022

Back-to-school is just around the corner, which means fall is just a few weeks away. It’s time to get your grass ready for it with these handy late summer lawn care tips, courtesy of Grand River Natural Stone (click on the image to view a larger version). Here are 7 Lawn Care Tips to Prepare for ... Read more

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