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Here, you’ll discover a wealth of articles spanning numerous topics, carefully curated to guide you through every step of your project journey. Our expert guides and planning tools help ensure your outdoor space turns out just the way you envision.
Choosing the Best Mulch for Your Landscape
Mulching is not only for aesthetics, it performs a vital function for your plants. It reduces weeds, maintains soil temperatures & moisture.
How to Choose a Firepit
Firepits are a great addition to any backyard. They can introduce a rustic feeling, create a focal point and provide almost year-round enjoyment for your family.
Outdoor Porcelain Tiles – The New Outdoor Paving Option
Outdoor porcelain tiles today are fully rated for outdoor use & a great choice for patios. See 4 reasons to consider porcelain when upgrading your backyard.
5 Hardscaping Mistakes to Avoid
Beautiful hardscape doesn't happen by accident. Here are some common mistakes to avoid when planning and installing your hardscape.
Incorporating Pergolas to Your Outdoor Living Design
Pergolas can be a dramatic & functional addition to your backyard adding shade to your garden, pool deck, or outdoor kitchen.
Considering Adding a Deck or Patio? Here Are 5 Reasons To Choose Patio
Patio or deck, which is better? Homeowners often come to us with this question - Here are 5 reasons why building a patio is a better choice.
Creating an Outdoor Living Room: The Ultimate Wish List
Massachusetts homeowners are creating outdoor living spaces that bring all the comforts of home to the great outdoors.
10 Reasons Why Using Stone Pavers Around Your Pool Is a Great Idea
When hardscaping your pool area, pavers are always the best choice. Here are the top 10 reasons why.
5 Reasons Why Massachusetts Homeowners Invest In Hardscape
If you're wondering if an outdoor living space is a good choice for your home improvement dollars, here are five reasons you should create a backyard transformation and invest in a hardscape project!
Snow Removal Tips – Get it right to make your job easier
With the right tools and techniques, you'll make short work of shoveling and you can enjoy the winter scene from indoors.
6 Tips To Make a Great Hardscaping Project
Hardscaping is a great option to extend your entertainment areas and increase the value of your home. Here are 6 tips to help you get the job done right.
Incorporating Stone Veneers Into Classic New England Home Design
Stone veneers are the perfect way to bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home. Here are 4 ideas to add at touch of style to your New England home.
Stone Veneers – Bring a “New England” Charm and Style To Your Home
Home exterior trends come and go, but masonry is a classic. With a variety of natural shades & cuts stone is the material for a classic New England home.
Wood Pellets – Efficient, affordable & environmental friendly
Wood pellets are a renewable and affordable fuel alternative that is carbon neutral. They also cost as much as 60% less than traditional fossil fuels. Today's technology makes heating with wood pellets a great alternative (or backup) for heating your home.
Choosing the Best Ice Melter
Each ice melting material has its advantages & drawbacks, find out what will keep your driveway ice-free and safe during the long Massachusetts winters.
Unilock Award of Excellence
On December 8th, Old Station Supply received the Unilock's award for Outstanding Sales Growth in 2016.
3 Ice Melting Product Options
The best ice melters to prepare for New England's winter - MAG, Peladow and DowFlake Xtra. Find the best deals at Old Station Supply.
Why Concrete Pavers Are Better for Driveways and Patios
Today, many homeowners are opting to have their paved driveways replaced with hardscape materials that require little maintenance and can go a long way towards elevating the aesthetic appeal of their home while adding functionality, improving aesthetics and adding value when it’s time to sell.
Permeable Pavers: The “Green” Driveway Choice
Your driveway is the first part of your home that guests encounter, so it should harmonize with your home's architectural style. And as part of your home's exterior, your driveway needs to respond well to the elements. Permeable pavers do all of that and more.
Great Ideas to Improve Your Outdoor Living Space for Massachusetts Homeowners
Here in Massachusetts outdoor spaces can be enjoyed from the first warm days of spring until the first snow. Creative use of hardscape can add to your enjoyment and create beautiful environments that can change with the seasons. Here are some ideas for hardscaping.
5 Questions to Help you Choose the Right Landscape Contractor
When choosing the right landscape contractor there are so [...]
Stone Veneer on Outdoor Living Projects
Stone veneer enhances outdoor projects with aesthetic appeal and [...]
Stone Veneer Siding
Stone veneer siding offers homeowners a versatile and visually [...]
Stone Veneer for Fireplaces
Stone veneer for fireplaces offers a versatile and stylish [...]
Stairways
Here are some great and inspirational stairway ideas!
Driveway Ideas
Some ideas of driveways for your property