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…
When you are choosing furniture for an interior room in your house, walls, windows and flow often dictate the size and placement of furniture. But how do you choose furniture for a “room” that has just one wall, and where…
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…
Buying a new home is an exciting time full of decisions, creativity and achievements. But what happens after you get the keys to your new place? The decisions don’t stop! If your new construction home doesn’t have an outdoor living…
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…
Designed with a European contemporary style, porcelain architectural slabs are suitable for both commercial and residential designs in areas such as pedestrian walkways, patios, poolsides and outdoor living areas. Mutual Materials Offers Porcelain Pavers To Help Give Your Project The…
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…
It’s time to jettison boring backyards and generic outdoor living spaces in favor of statement spaces that speak to your design preferences and the character of your Pacific Northwest home. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when choosing…