When it comes to creating your own beautiful outdoor space, hardscaping and landscaping are both important elements of the building process. While the terms hardscape, landscape, and masonry are used interchangeably, they are all in fact very different. Landscape consists…
A water feature can add a tranquil look and feel to any outdoor living space. While the placement and design itself is quite important, a homeowner will also want to consider how to complete the look of one in their…
Homeowners Achieve Backyard Bliss With CornerStone™ 100 Blocks Whidbey Island’s stunning, natural Pacific coast terrain can be found in Washington state’s northwest inlet of Puget Sound. It’s also the location of many CornerStone 100 retaining walls which help shape and…
Mutual Materials is pleased to announce it is now producing and distributing MagnumStone®, an innovative wet cast retaining wall system designed by Cornerstone Wall Solutions Inc. As one of their signature high-performance retaining wall systems, MagnumStone blocks deliver dynamic…
Summertime is backyard improvement season for homeowners and it seems that many people enjoy the cost savings and sense of satisfaction of completing a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) landscaping project. Building with retaining wall block is a popular choice for DIY landscaping projects ranging…
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…
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…
If there was one thing you wish you could change about your yard, what would it be? Is it a troublesome hillside that causes dirt and debris to run down every time it rains? These hillsides are not only ugly…
Summertime is backyard improvement season for homeowners and it seems that many people enjoy the cost savings and sense of satisfaction of completing a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) landscaping project. Building with retaining wall block is a popular choice for DIY landscaping projects ranging…