Outdoor Living Tips & Ideas
Outdoor Fireplace vs. Fire Pit: Cost, Heat, and Which Fits Your Patio
Outdoor fireplace or fire pit? How they compare on cost, heat, space, and Pacific Northwest weather, and how to pick the right one for your patio.
Artificial Turf and Paver Walkways in Renton, WA: 2,150 sq ft of Turf Along a Rock Wall, Stepping Stones and Scandina Grey Side Yards
A thin Renton lawn and two dirt side yards became 2,150 sq ft of turf with stepping stones and Belgard Dimensions pavers around the house, March 2026.
Paver Patio and Seat Wall in Renton, WA: An Old Concrete Slab Replaced With Belgard Urbana Stone and an L-Shaped Shelton Seat Wall
An old exposed-aggregate slab in Renton became a Belgard Urbana Stone patio and side walkway with an L-shaped Shelton seat wall, finished July 2026.
How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost in Washington?
What an outdoor kitchen costs in Washington, from a grill island to a full cooking and dining space, and what moves the price. Free design consultation.
Pet Turf Installation in Beaverton, OR: 664 sq ft From a Single Roll, With a Herringbone Paver Side Yard
A Beaverton backyard lawn became 664 square feet of pet turf from a single roll, with herringbone pavers replacing a gravel side yard.
Artificial Turf Installation in Beaverton, OR: 1,045 sq ft of SB-RealFeel Around a Trampoline, a Deck and a Long Side Yard
A brown, patchy Beaverton lawn became 1,045 square feet of SB-RealFeel turf, run from the side yard under a trampoline to the deck.
Retaining Wall and Raised Patio in Beaverton, OR: A Curved Weston Stone Grade Wall, a 40 ft Garden Wall and a Side Yard Stair
A mulch backyard in Beaverton got a raised paver patio on a curved Weston Stone grade wall, a coped garden wall and a side yard stair.
Paver Patio and Seat Wall in Beaverton, OR: A Level Patio Built Into the Slope Under a Deck, With a Seat Couch and Lit Side Yard Steps
A dirt slope under a Beaverton deck became a level Dimensions 12 patio on a retaining wall, with a seat couch, lighting and side yard steps.
Paver Patio and Walkway in Everett, WA: 324 sq ft of Catalina Grana Under a Deck, With a Door Step and a Downspout Drain
A loose gravel strip under an Everett deck became 324 square feet of Belgard Catalina Grana with a Charcoal border, a door step and a downspout drain.