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Color Me Mine

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin

When you are doing construction on your home often time the color scheme isn’t the first thing on your mind. “Back in the day” coloring wasn’t even an option, but these days concrete can actually be dyed to any color. … Continue reading →

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Entryways & You

Posted on March 16, 2012 by admin

The entryway to your home should feel inviting and represent your homes “feel.” GM & C can create a brand new entry for you or add simple design touches to make it more personal to you and your needs. If … Continue reading →

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Be aware… make sure your contractor is fully licensed!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

Unlicensed contractors are not only an unsafe choice for you, your family, and your home, but working with them can have serious legal consequences. It’s likely that you have had people come to your house claiming they can do construction … Continue reading →

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Are stamped driveways for you?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

Stamped concrete is a great way to update your home, for a reasonable price. Basically, it’s poured concrete that a design is then “stamped” into. There are many advantages of stamped concrete. You can stamp patterns that look like brick, … Continue reading →

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The Basics on Paver Driveways

Posted on February 9, 2012 by admin

When you think about “curb appeal” many people think about green grass and well maintained shrubbery, but your driveway is actually a huge part of what makes your home look so good… or bad. Paver driveways are an exciting way … Continue reading →

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Make your Outdoor Patio the Perfect Winter Hangout

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

Make your Outdoor Patio the Perfect Winter Hangout 1. Cut down on wind chill with ceiling to floor shades When you’ve got a craving for the outdoors in the winter, one of the strongest deterrents is often wind chill. Thankfully, … Continue reading →

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Building a Backyard Barbecue

Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin

So you want to skip over those grills on wheels and get yourself a custom Barbecue to fit into your patio? Well, congratulations. Custom built barbecues were made popular back in the fifties, before mass produced gas and charcoal grills … Continue reading →

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Flagstone Patio Designs

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin

The right design will add huge value to your property We’re here to help you choose the right patio design for your home improvement project. There are many designs to consider – hopefully we here at Goulart Masonary can help … Continue reading →

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How to Maintain a Brick Patio

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin

Brick patios have many advantages. They’re durable and attractive, being great complement to your home’s look and value. Regular maintenance is required if you want to enjoy your brick patio for a long time. These steps will help ensure that … Continue reading →

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Patio

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

Outdoor Brick and Patio Designs Concrete Patio Designs Create a relaxing mood in your backyard with cool outdoor patio ideas. Make efficient and inviting use of your outdoor space using brick patio designs with the help of a contractor or … Continue reading →

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