Your Mutual Materials Design Showroom open in Downtown Portland! Here at Mutual Materials, we are positively thrilled to announce that everyone in and around Oregon and Southwest Washington is invited to stop by our new concept design showroom in…
Dark browns, grays, and blacks are some of the hottest colors in the design world right now. They break away from the classic reds that represented the architectural world through the 20th Century and are allowing architects and designers to…
Mutual MNote: A variation on this blog post ran in the Seattle Times NW Homes section. The article was called; Achieve the look and feel of solid stone with this budget-friendly option. What remodeling projects have the highest return on…
Retaining walls can serve many purposes in your yard. Maybe you want to build one to elevate a garden or flower bed, or maybe you want to frame a walkway or staircase. Whatever project you have in mind, retaining walls…
Adopt-A-Stream Foundation was established in 1985 to ensure that Pacific Northwest streams continue to provide healthy spawning and rearing habitat for salmon, trout, steelhead, and other wildlife; while serving the growing population by providing clean drinking water, and beautiful places…
In recent years, fire pits, walkways, and patios have topped the list for new home additions. Why not get ahead of the game and build these for your home and for the next buyer? Whether you’re selling your home in…
Fresh, clean stone edging or a new pathway can be one of the best accents to a lush garden or well-maintained yard, and can easily make your property the envy of the neighborhood. If you have a home with a…
Thanks to the affordability and accessibility of remodeling and building materials, no homeowner ever needs to feel like they are “stuck” with the architectural features, design and décor of an older home. From low-cost DIY projects to full-on renovations, your…
Mutual Materials Spotlighted In SMART: Dynamics of Masonry In their latest issue, SMART: Dynamics of Masonry wrote an article for their Distinguished Design section highlighting the new Mountainside High School in Beaverton, Oregon. This project was a collaboration between Mutual…
Part of the appeal of the summer months in the Pacific Northwest is the extended amount of time you can spend outside, thanks to our usually-moderate climate. While you might have thought about our products in terms of more traditional…