DAVE’S BLOG

Comparing Patio Materials: Interlock vs Concrete

If you’re getting a new patio (or other hardscaping feature) you are probably considering opting for interlock or concrete. These two popular materials have a lot going for them, so it can be hard to choose which one is right for you. This guide will help you...

Low Maintenance Water Features

Most people love the idea of a water feature, with the sounds, calming refreshment, and the koi, birds, or other animals the water can house or attract. However, many people hesitate to install water features because they often come with a great deal of maintenance....

The Best Outdoor Fire Features for Year-Round Use

Why not choose an outdoor fire feature that you can use year-round? Summer evenings are made better with some roasted marshmallows, of course. And, if your fireplace is warm enough you can use it during winter evenings too. How do you choose the right fire feature,...

Enhance Your Landscaping with Wood Features

  Why use wood in your landscape? If you’re looking for a way to enhance the natural, rustic, or charming atmosphere in your yard, then wood is an excellent choice. Where landscaping bricks or interlocking can feel manicured, wood is always natural and blends...

Must-Have Outdoor Kitchen Trends for 2021

Outdoor entertaining changed forever with the outdoor kitchen. This space has become wildly popular over the last few years and clever designers keep adding new features and styles that can make it an even more functional and beautiful space. We’ve been impressed with...

5 Water Features to Enhance Your Backyard Pool

If you want to enhance your outdoor space, adding a water feature to your pool is a great start. Ontario offers some of the most stunning natural views in the country. You may not be able to put them all in your backyard, but you can certainly capture some of that...

Relationships and Red Wine – by Dave Maciulis

Recently I have been thinking about relationships. Relationships in the context of my work. Like what kind of cheese I will have with my wine? The longer I sat and thought about this whole idea, halfway through the bottle, the more similarities I discovered that there...

Eyes in the back of my head

Eyes in the back of my head – by Dave Maciulis “I have eyes in the back of my head!” I don’t believe that there is a single parent alive that has never used this phrase! As a child growing up in Dundas , every time I was caught doing something that I shouldn’t be...