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Keeping your gravel driveway in tip-top shape can sometimes take a back seat to other outdoor home improvement projects. However, without proper care and attention, a gravel driveway can soon be filled with potholes, have uneven gravel rock, and cause drainage issues. Allow Garrity Stone, Inc. of Indianapolis to give you a few tips for […]

Indiana residents enjoy spending summer evenings outside: making dinner on the grill, watching the kids play in the backyard, or enjoying a cold drink with a neighbor. Building a stone paver patio can enhance any outdoor space, making your summer nights that much more relaxing and enjoyable. In case you’re considering building your own outdoor […]

Flowers are blooming in Indy, the warm weather has come to stay, and home improvement season is officially upon us! While your to-do list is likely full of projects, why not start by giving the kids a treat they’ll enjoy all summer? Bring a slice of beach fun home by building a custom-made sandbox.

Don’t have the green thumb you need to cultivate lush flower beds? Perhaps you’re thinking, “Forget about lush. I’d settle for living.” A gravel garden is the simple solution to these rocky situations.

Trying to create the ultimate ambiance for entertaining in your Indianapolis home? If you already own a large, flat-screen TV, then building a fully stocked bar is the next step.

What’s the best way to cure the winter chills? Curling up by a beautiful fireplace, of course. If your Indianapolis home already has a fireplace, it might be time to redesign it for an even cozier look. Or perhaps you’ve already hired a contractor to install one. Either way, building a stone fireplace will create […]

Many of my favorite fall memories revolve around fire pits. Cooking s’mores, roasting brats (yes, many of the memories are food related), and chatting with family and friends underneath the stars are just a few of them. If you live in Indy, you don’t have to wait for your next camping trip to have a […]

If you want to transform your Indiana yard from mediocre to marvelous, building pathways is the perfect place to start. Outdoor paths create interest and structure in any lawn. People are naturally curious about where paths go. Whether you have a pathway that leads to a simple backyard bench or to a hidden-garden sanctuary, the […]

Is your yard looking a little chaotic? While regularly mowing and planting flowers certainly help improve its appearance, these things alone won’t give your yard instant curb appeal. Just like every room in your home needs to be organized, so does your yard. Strategically building retaining walls on your property is a practical and aesthetically […]

It’s a perfect 70-degree spring evening. As the steaks are cooking flawlessly on the grill, you lean against the standing bar and enjoy a glass of wine with your friends, laughing and swapping stories about your weeks. The baseball game on the radio competes with the kids’ squeals nearby on the swing set. It doesn’t […]