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Outdoor Additions: Planning for Your New Swimming Pool, Part 4

Last updated on November 9, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

luxury home with backyard pool

In our previous post, we discussed some key characteristics to look for in a pool contractor and details to make sure to get included in your contract. We also mentioned record keeping and the fact that once you’ve laid the groundwork for communication with your pool contractor, you want to be proactive about setting expectations […]

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Outdoor Additions: Planning for Your New Swimming Pool, Part 3

Last updated on November 9, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

architectural plans for backyard swimming pool

As you plan for your new backyard swimming pool, there will be many exciting and interesting steps along the way. At the same time, though, know that it will be a process that involves many decisions and steps that need to be done in the right order. In our previous posts in this series (see […]

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Outdoor Additions: Planning Your Pool Deck, Part 3

Last updated on August 6, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

contemporary house with clear walls pool beside

When it comes to adding to your outdoor poolscape, decking choices can be a major way to increase accessibility as well as to create the ambiance you desire. While the many choices available can be mind-boggling, they can also be a great way to personalize your space and make your swimming pool look as unique […]

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Outdoor Additions: Planning Your Pool Deck, Part 2

Last updated on August 6, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

Next to your swimming pool itself, your choice of decking in the area surrounding your pool might be the most significant aspect of your outdoor living space. Not only will it help create the aesthetic that you’re after, but it will also provide a framework, quite literally, for many other aspects of your little hint […]

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Outdoor Additions: Planning Your Pool Deck, Part 1

Last updated on August 6, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

living area opening out into pool area

While your new swimming pool will probably be the #1 outdoor addition for many years to come, there are some other additions you may want to consider. One is a pool house, and we’ve looked at the steps to consider when adding that structure in a previous post. Today we’re going to consider what it […]

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Outdoor Additions: Planning for Your New Swimming Pool, Part 2

Last updated on June 9, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

three kids enjoying time in pool water

If you’ve already contacted a contractor, determined a target date, and looked into financing options (see Part 1), it may be time to consider more options, as you continue planning for your new backyard swimming pool. While you may have already considered some of these logistics, talking through them with your family as well as […]

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Outdoor Additions: Planning for Your New Swimming Pool, Part 1

Last updated on June 9, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

three kids having fun in pool water

As a homeowner, you probably realize how worthwhile and yet how disruptive an addition or remodeling project can be while you’re still living in your home. Well, when you do an exterior renovation, you get the benefits without the major mayhem that usually comes with it — talk about a win-win! Of course, you also […]

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Outdoor Additions: Planning Your New Pool House, Part 2

Last updated on June 9, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

modern bathhouse next to pool

While smaller additions and alterations to your outdoor space have improved it other years, maybe this is the year for a more significant change. After the addition of your backyard swimming pool, the addition of a pool house can enhance your entertainment options and keep you outside even more. Once you’ve decided on the primary […]

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Outdoor Additions: Planning Your New Pool House, Part 1

Last updated on June 9, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

living area opening out into pool area

When it comes to upgrading your outdoors space, sometimes less is more. But let’s face it: sometimes a major renovation or addition will enhance your lifestyle so much that it’s well worth the investment. If you already have a backyard swimming pool, you realize how true this is. The more amenities you include in your […]

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Our Glass Fireplace Enclosures Maximize Style, Safety, and Savings

Last updated on September 25, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

Fireplace Door Forged with Window Pane

Nothing is quite as relaxing on a cold winter day than sitting in front of your very own fireplace. Here at Kelloggs & Lawrence Hardware, located in Westchester County, New York, we specialize in accessories and equipment that will take your fireplace to the next level. Some of the most popular products we sell and […]

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What Species of Wood is Ideal for Painted Projects?

Last updated on September 18, 2019 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

freshly cut wooden boards stacked at lumber mill

Many people who choose to work with wood do so because of the natural beauty of this organic material. It comes in a variety of different hues from light yellows to rich reds to deep browns and even purples. Though the natural look of wood is charming, there are some applications where you may desire […]

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Utile/Sipo: Affordable Alternative to Genuine Mahogany

Last updated on September 18, 2019 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

flat and quartersawn utile

As prices climb for certain exotic hardwood species and availability becomes scarce or even nonexistent, alternatives to these species begin to grow in popularity. A species of wood known interchangeably within the lumber industry as either “Utile” or “Sipo” has found a growing market as an alternative to Genuine Mahogany. This Mahogany-like species originates in […]

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