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Bahler Brothers Blog

This blog addresses many of the questions, issues and design options for paver and wall installations.

Brad Wiegand

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Pavers  |  Polymer Sand

What is Joint Sand for Pavers?

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Fireplace  |  Outdoor Fireplace  |  Outdoor Living

Outdoor Fireplace

am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence (mb-ns, ä-byäs)n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment:

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Contractor Comparison Worksheet

Contractor Comparison Worksheet

Take the frustration out of comparing bids from different landscape contractors with our Contractor Comparison Checklist

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Choosing a Contractor  |  Outdoor Living  |  Pavers

5 Things You Should Know BEFORE You Receive a Paver Patio Estimate

So this is the year that you decided that it was time for that paver patio project you've been thinking about. That is great, because if that's the fact, this article was written specifically for you!

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Built-in Grill  |  Outdoor Kitchen  |  Pavers

How do I plan my Outdoor Kitchen?

Ahhh, food. This is one of my favorite topics. I love to eat... really, just about anything. But, I also enjoy the time of preparing the scrumptious food item(s). Although I love my indoor kitchen, there really isn't anything better than grilling that favorite steak or kabob with a few friends on a beautiful summer evening.

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Outdoor Living  |  Patio  |  Pavers  |  Sitting Wall

What is a Sitting Wall?

Take a scenic drive through the back roads of New England and you will inevitably spot some of the 240,000 miles of stone walls built by 19th-century farmers trying to define the border of their properties.

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Outdoor Living  |  Water Feature  |  Winterize Water Feature

Getting my fountain ready for winter

Shorter days and chilly nights point to that time of year... winter. Although winter has a few low points, it also affords many bonuses. Things such as good books in front of crackling fires, family game nights, hot cocoa, snowflakes lazily falling through the air, and of course my personal favorite... Christmas! Before any of this can happen though, we have to prepare our homes for the freezing temps. Of the different things that we need to winterize, our garden fountains are one of the most crucial. If you fail to winterize your water feature, water could freeze inside the pump. The result is that it will crack and damage the vital parts that make the machine operate correctly. If you damage the pump, it may have to be replaced. Fountains that have concrete or cast stone parts are also at a higher risk of cracking.

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