I haven’t posted recently on Project #6. The work there is done…well, for this year anyway, and I’d like to show you one of the last steps to completing this project. Plastering The Pool This was a special day – certainly for the homeowner, but for all of us involved with the project. No matter [...]
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Garden Pavilion Construction Begins – RB Project #8.7
In the last post for this project we saw the sonotube footings beneath the four corners of the concrete slab. When the decorative stone & brickwork is complete, each footing will secure and support a pavilion column. Within the 12″ wide bluestone border is a row of brick to visually tie-in the surrounding brick patio. [...]
Preparation For The Pavilion – RB Project #8.6
It Starts With The Footings The homeowners wanted a garden structure that would echo the style of their home and offer cover for those wanting to get out of the sun. I suggested they consider the Heritage Pavilion by Dalton Pavilions. They chose a 14 X 18′ model, but with single columns on the corners. [...]
The Bluestone Barbecue – Mr. Homeowner’s Favorite – RB Project #8.5
What is it with guys and BBQ grills? Give us some marinated meat, a cold beer, tongs and a hot grill, and we feel like Rocky at the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Design the Outdoor Cooking Area for Function Before you run out and get the biggest grill that fits in [...]

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