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
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 […]
Outdoor Additions: Planning Your New Pool House, Part 2
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 […]
Outdoor Additions: Planning Your New Pool House, Part 1
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 […]
Our Glass Fireplace Enclosures Maximize Style, Safety, and Savings
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 […]
What Species of Wood is Ideal for Painted Projects?
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 […]
Utile/Sipo: Affordable Alternative to Genuine Mahogany
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 […]
Fireplace Doors & Screens – Kelloggs & Lawrence Hardware
Practically nothing is as comforting on a cold day as warming up by the fireplace. If you already own a fireplace or you’re thinking about installing one, don’t forget to include a fireplace door or screen. These protective barriers offer plenty of advantages for savvy homeowners. They not only look great, but they can also […]
What to Look for in a Concrete Contractor – Part 2
Choosing the right contractor for your next concrete project is an essential part of making sure you’ll achieve the long-lasting results you desire. In our first article in this series, we considered the importance of making sure the contractor you work with has evidence of proper educational and legal qualifications, such as licensing, insurance, and […]
What to Look for in a Concrete Contractor – Part 1
Concrete is an extremely sturdy material that’s built to last. It’s no wonder why so many home and business owners choose to install this versatile and durable material on their properties. Whether it’s going to be used for constructing factory floors, parking lots, or building foundations, concrete is an ideal choice. As with any building […]
How Lumber Imports Help Rainforest Conservation Efforts, Part 2
It has been said that a halftruth is often more dangerous than a lie. That’s because a halftruth is able to deceive more people, since it usually has a grain of truth in it. While it is true that there have been some abuses by irresponsible rogue rainforest logging operations, for the last several decades […]
How Lumber Imports Help Rainforest Conservation Efforts, Part 1
Lumber importers who deal in exotic hardwoods have often been unfairly painted with a broad brush by environmentalists. They portray us as uncaring ogres who are all too willing to strip the rainforests bare in selfish pursuit of profits. This caricature of our entire industry is far from the truth. In this two-part article series, […]