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The old patio had to go
Contractor Jason Stewart of JPave contracting says, “[The old patio] was going downhill. The pavers were breaking down. It had weathered really bad.” He says the clients didn't like the looks of it anymore, and they had reached a stage in their lives where they were ready to invest in a more upscale patio. Jason built them an HNA Project Award winner (Segmental Concrete Pavement, Residential less than 3,000 sf).... MORE
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What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve overcome?
One of the questions I ask [contractors] on the podcast is: What is the most difficult challenge you’ve overcome? The answers that people give to that question are sometimes sobering, usually relatable, and sometimes awe inspiring. Overcoming challenges in business is a rite of passage. As business owners, we can often feel alone…. But here is the point of what I want to share today: You’ve been through a lot. Already…. MORE
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Our journey to patios – and decks
13 years ago Jeremy Martin attended a seminar that impacted him. “I listened to the owner of a large, successful company make the most depressing statement. He said to choose whether you wanted to be the subcontractor or the general contractor. Well, I was most definitely not prepared to be a GC! Still, I wanted control of the creative process and I knew that would mostly be lost if I was a subcontractor. Well … today, [we are] that GC!” … MORE
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Paver lights elevate hardscape projects
Just as landscaping enhances hardscapes, integrating paver lights significantly elevates your paver installations, providing both visual impact and practical value. Every paver project: driveways, patios, walkways, or pool decks, offers a blank canvas for creativity. While pavers lay the foundation, strategically placed lighting adds depth, elegance and functionality, transforming outdoor spaces into inviting nighttime retreats…. MORE
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20 years of Hardscape Magazine
August 2023 marks 20 years since Charles Vander Kooi hired me to launch Hardscape Magazine. Chuck saw that the hardscape market was growing fast and was being underserved by the media. It didn’t matter that Chuck had never been involved in the publishing business. He had an amazing grasp of the numbers straight from the gut, what costs would be to run a magazine and what income could be expected.... MORE
  • Growth makes you busy; efficiency makes you profitable
  • Growth makes you busy; efficiency makes you profitable
  • Growth makes you busy; efficiency makes you profitable
  • Growth makes you busy; efficiency makes you profitable
  • Growth makes you busy; efficiency makes you profitable
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Contractor Profiles

Risks building a new wall in front of an old one
May-July 2025

Risks building a new wall in front of an old one

What if you build the upper wall first, then come back to build the lower tier!? MORE


Jobs up to 3 hours away can be worth it
February-April 2025

Jobs up to 3 hours away can be worth it

The Segmental Systems crew travels out of area 3 or 4 jobs annually. Beyond that it’s not cost-effective. MORE


1st porcelain project is a winner
August/September 2024

1st porcelain project is a winner

Premier Outdoor Living installed their 1st ever porcelain paver project and won an HNA Project Award. MORE


Offering the full package gets bigger jobs
June/July 2024

Offering the full package gets bigger jobs

CG Hardscapes builds carpentry structures that complement their hardscape work and win huge projects. MORE


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