by Gonzalez Angela | Dec 11, 2012 | Landscaping, Pools and Pool Decks, Retaining Walls, Stone Pavers
The image featured in the previous post, Outdoor BBQ: Living Out of Doors, was taken at a San Diego project Genesis recently completed. Pleased with project, we decided to make a video showcasing the project. I hope this is the first of many “Design...
by Gonzalez Angela | Nov 28, 2012 | Landscaping, Pools and Pool Decks, Stone Pavers
Ever feel like there’s an old friend you keep forgetting to call? Someone you would visit often as a child? I’m here to tell you you’re not crazy. It’s the sun. And he misses you. So many individuals spend the majority of their weeks...
by Gonzalez Angela | Nov 19, 2012 | Landscaping, Pools and Pool Decks, Stone Pavers
Who wants to be a copy cat? When you choose to install or remodel a swimming pool, you’ve decided you want something different. It’s different than the existing yard, but also different from the other yards in your community. You’ve got a vision, and...
by Gonzalez Angela | Nov 15, 2012 | Patios, Retaining Walls, Utilities
The Rumford Fireplace was invented in 1796 by Count Rumford. He designed them to be the most efficient residential wood burning fireplace in the world, and for 200 years the record still stands. Count Rumford’s success in this fireplace design, along with...
by Gonzalez Angela | Nov 14, 2012 | Artificial Turf, Landscaping, Stone Pavers
The difference between a professional construction team, and an amateur ‘weekend warrior’ is obvious. Detail. Consider the photo depicted in figure 1. When there’s limited access to install a back patio or walkway, sometimes the only solution is a...