The Benefits of Using Pavers in Your Outdoor Living Space

The Benefits of Using Pavers in Your Outdoor Living Space

There are so many patio material choices when designing your outdoor space. Choosing what is best, you have options that include concrete, brick, cut stone, unglazed ceramic tile, and loose material like pea gravel, flagstone, or pavers. 7th State Builders has much experience creating patios and other hardscapes, and we have found that one material stands out for patios, its pavers. Read on to learn to learn the benefits of using pavers in your outdoor living space!

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Why Winter Is the Perfect Time for a New Patio Paver

Why Winter Is the Perfect Time for a New Patio Paver

If you want to build a paver patio for your spring and summer enjoyment, the best time to start its construction is in the winter. In addition to the timing, there are many reasons to make your paver patio a winter project. As you begin designing your winter patio project, you’ll find that these benefits will make your project easier and more cost-effective to complete.

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5 Brilliant Examples of How to Utilize Accent Pavers in Your New Patio

5 Brilliant Examples of How to Utilize Accent Pavers in Your New Patio

Pavers are one of the most versatile products for backyards. They can define spaces, create more usable spaces, and make your landscaping safer. There are truly endless ways to utilize accent pavers. This article will cover five brilliant accent paver examples to inspire your next backyard project. Whether you want to add one simple feature or redefine your entire space, 7th State Builders can bring your vision to life.

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Completed Townhouse Paver Patio & Bump Out – From Grass to Great

Completed Townhouse Paver Patio & Bump Out - From Grass to Great

While we love featuring larger projects, like a poolside pavilion, we still take pride in the smaller ones as well. And for us, townhouses are great spaces to make the most of your backyard living. For starters, many townhouses have smaller backyards. That might seem limiting, but really, it makes it a bit easier to design the perfect space. It also doesn’t mean you can’t have multiple areas with hardscapes and landscaping. If anything, it helps to make the backyard much easier to maintain. So let’s talk specifics of this townhouse paver patio.

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What Is the Difference Between Hardscape and Softscape?

What Is the Difference Between Hardscape and Softscape?

When you think of decorating your home, most people immediately think of the interior. But the design of your lawn is just as important as the inside. The yard is the first thing people may notice — especially when driving by. Your landscaping creates an atmosphere for your entire home, making it brighter and more colorful or dark and dreary. Landscaping itself is the process of creating a beautiful piece of land by methodically placing plants, rocks, and other elements. Technically, every structure outside the house is part of the landscaping, but it is divided into separate parts: hardscape and softscape.   

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Beautiful Poolside Pavilion in Gambrills, Maryland With Kitchen

Beautiful Poolside Pavilion in Gambrills, Maryland With Kitchen

Having a pool in Maryland is a must. Especially during summer months when it feels like you could melt away. However, having a beautiful poolside pavilion takes lounging by the pool to the next level. Just like these homeowners in Gambrills, Maryland, did. Fit with a kitchen, entertainment setup, and outdoor seating, this is truly enjoying the outdoors. If you are interested in the build, read on. If you want more pictures of the project, visit our gallery page.

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Beautiful Outdoor Patio Gives This Backyard a Wonderful Makeover

Beautiful Outdoor Patio Gives This Backyard a Wonderful Makeover

It’s funny how you think a project will go versus how it turns out. This goes for us as builders and for the homeowners as well. For this recent project, the client initially contacted us about building a deck. Their house had sliding glass doors out back, but they were too high up from the yard to just walk out. We understood why a deck naturally came to mind because of the drop distance. However, we ended up building this beautiful outdoor patio instead. Learn more about the why and this project.

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