Lakeside Exteriors
Chesterfield, MO:
26 Awesome Stone Patio Designs for Your Home
If you love natural stone and are looking to create a beautiful patio in your yard, check out these 26 awesome stone patio designs perfect for your home!
49 Landscaping Ideas with Stone
Add stylish and practical touches to your outdoor space with these great ideas for paths, patios, firepits, showers, and more
How to Clad a Wall in Stone
Use cast-concrete stone-veneer panels and masonry screws to dress up a plain wall
DIY Glow in the Dark Stepping Stones
Stepping stones that glow in the dark make a helpful and attractive addition to a dark pathway. They also don't require electricity, which makes them useful in
Stone Exteriors: Asset or Nightmare?
Using faux stone can lead to real problems if installed improperly.
Hot Stone Massage Benefits
Urban Sanctuary's basalt stones are used for hot stone massages and pedicures . Hot Stone Massage offers all of the benefits of ...
Enhance Your Garden Journey With Natural Stone Steps
Consider these 13 ideas for natural stone steps that will help you slow down and enjoy your surroundings
9 Frequently Asked Questions about Stone Solid Surface Shower Wall Panels
Get your answers to 9 frequently asked questions about stone solid surface wall panels.
Find the Perfect Natural Stone for Your Home
Natural stone is a versatile and sustainable material that can be used throughout the home.
How To Use River Stones In DIY Projects
River stones are so versatile and there are so many beautiful things you can do with them, from decorations to garden landscaping. What makes these stones
A Scientific Guide to Shopping for Natural Stone
By experimenting on stone samples, you’ll not only gather key bits of information, but you’ll also gain confidence in the real-world attributes of various stones.
What Can You Use Crushed Stone For?
There are many uses for #crushedstone , with uses varying depending on the sizes of the #stone in any particular batch. Although referred to as crushed, not all options involve very small, fine pieces of stone. Rather you can select from a rather finely ground #stonedust , with particles too small to uniformly measure as wells as options that contain individuals stones that are 2 ½" or more in size. As you can imagine, there will be very different uses for a pile…
A Guide to Natural Stone Flooring
Natural stone is prized for its appealing look and impressive durability. Is it right for your home...
Modern Stone Installation Tips
Modern stone veneer is attractive, durable and nearly maintenance free. We’ll have a professional show you key installation tips to apply it to your home.
How to Cut Stone with Hand Tools
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough demonstrates various techniques for cutting stone with hand tools.
How to Build a Stone-Veneer Fireplace Surround
Lightweight cast stones add rustic charm to any hearth, for a fraction of the cost of the real thing
The safe zone: What to know about handling stone slabs
Stone is beautiful, and truly the greatest building material available. Stone professionals are always busy finding new ways to process materials and service their customers, but the danger of handling and storing stone, particularly slabs, is often times overlooked. People simply need to be constantly reminded of the dangers posed by improper slab storage and handling.Visits to a stone shop or slab yard should not be…
How do I choose a stone surface for my counter top?
STONE SURFACES 101<br>Mother-of-Pearl, Calacatta, Agate,<br>Calcite – many people find it overwhelming when selecting a countertop, but<br>it’s quite simple to distinguish between surfaces once you get an understanding<br>of the different elements that are available. Natural stone is completely<br>unique and, just...
50 Very Creative And Inspiring Garden Stone Pathway Ideas
A stone pathway in your garden can add texture and visual interest, whether it leads one to a destination or is just used for aesthetics.
Blending In: How to Bring Tile and Stone Into a Room
Mixing materials such as limestone, granite, marble and patterned tiles creates a rich array of textures.
Know Your Rocks: An Overview of the Geology of Natural Stone
A bit of geology can shed light on why or where we’d want to use a given stone. Geology also helps us appreciate that every slab of stone offers a little glimpse into deep time and the dramatic forces that shape the planet.
