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Top 8 Outdoor Design Trends for 2020

We are headed straight into the 2020 outdoor season and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead! Our contractors (the best in Rochester, if we do say so ourselves!) will be designing and installing new outdoor spaces all over the region, and we wanted to garner some insight and find out what’s hot this year. Here are the top …

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Is a patio really maintenance-free? Here’s what to expect.

It’s a question nearly every homeowner ponders at some point: Do I want a deck or a patio? The patio has always been marketed as essentially maintenance-free – after all, there’s no painting, staining, sealing, weathering, or any of those other three-day arduous tasks we remember if our parents had decks. But with new-age options like the low-maintenance Trex composite …

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What are my options when converting from a wood burning fireplace?

At Miller Brick, our Fireplace Division is dedicated to helping homeowners find the right fireplace unit for their home – after all, there are literally dozens of options to choose from. And the vernacular can get tricky. Do you actually need a fireplace – or will an insert or gas log set do the trick? In this week’s blog post, …

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Gas Fireplace vs. Gas Insert: What’s the Difference?

At first glance, it’s not easy to tell the difference between a gas fireplace and a gas insert. After all, both produce flick-of-a-switch flames, emit heat, and provide an easy, maintenance-free experience for the homeowner. But choosing the right product is essential and it all depends on an individual’s circumstances. For instance, somebody who is building a brand-new home might …