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Creating an Outdoor Living Space

July 6, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard 4 Comments
creating an outdoor space

Planning An Outdoor Living Space: When entertaining the favorite hangout in my home always seemed to be the kitchen. There seems to be a magnetic pull to the kitchen, especially when my wife is in there entertaining the crowd with her culinary skills and great sense of humor.  A sense of humor, I might add, sometimes at my expense!! Summertime however is a different story, the polarity switches and the hangout becomes my screened in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Custom water fountain, Design / Architecture, Exterior Landscape, Landscaping, Rope lighting, Stone Walls, Trellis, Water Features

Protect Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Wires

September 28, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
protecting low voltage landscape wires

Protect exterior wires from damage: A few years ago I installed low voltage wires  in my yard.  Most of these wires are buried under bark mulch or are installed in conduit. Instead of placing my low voltage transformers in my yard I installed them in my basement and ran them outside through conduit.  One location does not have conduit and runs up from the lawn and under my porch.  This wire is unprotected and is vulnerable and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exterior Landscape, Landscaping, Workshop tips

Win A Somerset II Wall Mounted Trellis ~ DIY Giveaway

July 14, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 5 Comments
Somerset II Trellis

  Wall Mounted Somerset II® Trellis. A trellis can also be used as privacy barriers, dividers or sun shades.  Adding a trellis expands your garden space vertically and provides you with additional growing options for vegetables and climbing vines.The folks at Feeney, Inc are offering one of my readers the chance to win a Somersett II Trellis Kit.  Valued at $ 249.00.I installed and reviewed this kit last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exterior Landscape, Landscaping, Trellis

Somerset II Trellis Review

June 29, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
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Installing A Somerset® II Trellis A trellis is an architectural structure often used to support plants.  When done correctly a trellis should create a simple and attractive addition to your landscaping. These days people are getting more and more into vertical gardening.  Were seeing this more and more in the city and on roof tops and balconies. Recently the folks at Feeney, Inc. sent me one of their New Somerset® II Trellis kits too … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exterior Landscape, Gardening, Landscape, Tool and Product Reviews, Trellis

How to Change A Lawnmower Blade

March 22, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
How to change a lawn mower blade

  Changing a Lawnmower  Sharpening your lawn mower blade is an easy do-it-yourself project.  I sharpen my blade at the beginning of Spring and again mid-summer.  Often times if my son hits a rock I have to sharpen it sooner. A good way to tell if your blade is no longer sharp is to take a look at the grass after you have mowed it. If the tops of the grass blades are ragged, uneven or torn, then your blade is dull. If the grass has a … [Read more...]

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Do I need a Landscape Architect?

January 7, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
Granite steps and seat

What Can A Landscape Architect Do For Me? The technical definition of Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor and public spaces to achieve environmental, socio-behavioral, and/or aesthetic outcomes. It involves the systematic investigation of existing social, ecological, and geological conditions and processes in the landscape, and the design of interventions that will produce the desired outcome. The scope of the profession … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exterior Landscape, Landscape Construction, Landscaping

Installing Snow Melting Cables

December 29, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
installing a blue stone walkway

Heated Walkway Using WarmlyYours Snow Melting Cables  [Part 2 of 2] Whether you are designing a heated asphalt, concrete or paver driveway, WarmlyYours has the snow melting solution for you. READ Part 1 of this article No more driveways or walkways to shovel or plow. The paving material absorbs heat from the snow melting heating elements, melting the ice and snow while you relax. There’s no need for expensive deicing chemicals that … [Read more...]

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Installing Snow Melting Cables In Stone Walkway & Landing [Part 1 of 2]

December 28, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
Warmly Yours snow melt system

Slippery Walkways are Dangerous:  Install A Snow Melting System In the North East winter means shoveling and salting your walkway and stairs.  The problem is salt destroys stonework and black ice can cause falls.  One bad fall can result in a broken hip, leg or cause you to throw your back out.  Heating a driveway or walkway is a great way to get rid of snow melt chemicals and to ensure that your driveway or walkway is always clear and less … [Read more...]

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