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Stone Veneer Fireplace Ideas 2024
Though we are halfway through 2024, the trend of enhancing...
Read MoreWhat’s New Is Old: Fireplaces and Stone Veneer History
Today’s thin cut stone veneer looks like the real thing. ...
Read MoreChoosing Colors For Your Home’s Exterior Stone & Siding
Selecting a color or colors for the exterior of your...
Read MoreFiber-Cement Board: Versatility, Durability & Affordability
When it comes to selecting a new siding for your...
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Fabulous Faux: Stone Veneer Gives New Look and Luster to...
Read MoreYour Home’s Brick Exterior: Options for a New Look
“Older Barrington homes are often full of charm, but sometimes...
Read MoreBest Of Houzz- 3 Years In A Row – North Star Stone
Chicago area stone veneer manufacturer announces 3rd year of best...
Read MoreFaux Brick Veneer Can Be A Great Siding Choice For A Home
Brick Veneer is a beautiful option for both a home’s...
Read MoreExterior Stone Work Making the Siding Match the Stone
We recently finished an exterior stone job on a home...
Read MoreExterior Stone Veneer Q&A With A Valued Customer
We had the wonderful opportunity to ask some questions about...
Read MoreEco-Friendly Landscaping & Stone Veneer Ideas That Rock
Stone is all the rage these days. Recalling the old-time...
Read MoreDonations & Volunteer Work Help Hurricane Victims Rebuild
Before hurricanes Harvey and Irma this summer, 2005’s Hurricane Katrina...
Read MoreWhat Donating Stone Veneer Taught Us About Habitat for Humanity
At North Star Stone, we recently donated some of our...
Read MoreDoes My Stone Fireplace Have To Extend To The Ceiling?
Let’s assume you are ready to update your fireplace. You...
Read MoreSave Time & Money With Shipped Stone Veneer
Custom Stone Veneer For Fireplaces, Exterior & Interior Projects We...
Read MoreMy DIY Stone Veneer Fireplace Project
A wonderful customer took the time to share his experience...
Read MoreDesigning Your New Stone Fireplace With Ledge Stone
Designing Your New Stone Fireplace With Ledge Stone Selecting the...
Read MoreCustom Coloring Stone
If you want a custom blend of stone color to...
Read MoreCustom Beam Mantels
When you are considering a fireplace make over, dont forget...
Read MoreCreate A Beautiful New Stone Fireplace
Create A Beautiful New Stone Fireplace Nicole selected our stone...
Read MoreCobble Stone Fireplace -Refined and Elegant
Every stone style tells a story and has its place and time. ...
Read MoreWhy is Stone Veneer a Great Choice for a Home’s Exterior Siding?
When it’s time to improve the outside of your home,...
Read MoreRenovate Your Home Exterior the Eco-Friendly Way
Green is all the rage, and the good news is...
Read MoreRemodeling Your Two Story Fireplace
Many of the new homes built in the last 15-20...
Read MoreQuestions about Stone Fireplaces and adding a TV
Questions about Stone Fireplaces and adding a TV 1. Your TV...
Read MoreQuality Home Exterior Stone Siding
For those who are looking to renovate their home exteriors, manufactured...
Read MoreStone Veneer Manufacturer Announces Launch of Custom Stone Color App
Chicago area North Star Stone develops application that allows customers...
Read MoreHow to Pay For Home Improvements
As a homeowner, there’s always a list of projects you...
Read MoreNorth Star Stone Inc. Receives Houzz’s 2013 ‘Best Of Houzz’ Award
Home Improvement Site surveys 11 Million Monthly Users To Reveal...
Read MoreMountain Ledge Stone Fireplace
Mountain Ledge Stone Fireplace The following two stone fireplaces were...
Read MoreMore Than Masonry – Beauty & Versatility of Pre-Fabricated Fireplaces
Fireplaces aren’t just for homes with brick and mortar chimneys...
Read MoreManufactured Stone Veneer: To Seal or not to Seal?
Manufactured Stone Veneer: To Seal or not to Seal? Adding...
Read MoreHow to Make Your Yard More Eco-Friendly … and Save Money Too
Your yard is an extension of your home, and making...
Read MoreInterview With The Pros: Painting & Color Theory Tips.
Interview With The Pros: Painting & Color Theory Tips An...
Read MoreYour Home During A Renovation: How To Survive With Your Sanity
Even renovation of a single room in your home or...
Read MoreHow To Easily Clean Stone Veneer
Like many homeowners, you have made the decision to beautify...
Read MoreHow to Control Dust During Indoor Stone Veneer Fireplace Remodeling
When plentiful, dust can make anyone sneeze and cover mouth...
Read MoreHow to Attach Stone Veneer to Your Home’s Fireplace
Whether you have lived in your home for decades or...
Read MoreHow Should I Decorate My Fireplace? We Can Help
Your fireplace is often the first thing people will notice...
Read MoreHouzz- NSS – North Star Stone
Houzz is one of the most amazing resources available to...
Read MoreHottest Stone Veneer Basement Remodeling Trends of 2018
How many times have you ventured down to your home’s...
Read MoreThinking of Buying a Home with Synthetic Stucco? What You Should Know
Here at North Star Stone we are passionate about quality...
Read MoreHome Upgrades with The Best Return On Investment
You have decided the time is right to start undertaking...
Read MoreCreative Ways To Hide Media and Cords Around Fireplaces
We have customers often asking for some of the best...
Read MoreGet Custom Stone Veneer Shipped to Your Door No Matter Where You Are
Are you having a difficult time finding the perfect blend...
Read MoreGet What You Pay For!
You know that expression you get what you pay for?...
Read MoreGet Your Stone Fireplace Ready For Fall!
Fall is here and if you want to add some...
Read MoreGet Rid of that Dated Brick Siding
Get Rid of that Dated Brick Siding This home in...
Read MoreStone Fireplaces- You Get What You Pay For
In the world of consumerism, there’s an old saying; “You...
Read MoreGas vs Wood Fireplaces
It’s an age-old debate; which is better, gas- or wood-burning...
Read MoreFireplace Safety: How to Safely Use & Maintain a Fireplace
As frigid temperatures, howling winds and deep snows make themselves...
Read MoreChimney Liners & Stone Fireplaces – What You Should Know
What Is The Job Of A Flue Or Chimney Liner?...
Read MoreCan Stone Veneer be Applied Over Brick?
Can Stone Veneer be Applied Over Brick? Does your family...
Read MoreUpdating Your Home’s Exterior With Stone Veneer
Stone Veneer is a beautiful, versatile material that can work...
Read MoreBest Flooring Options for Your Fireplace Hearth
Whether you already have a stone fireplace/stone fireplaces in your...
Read MoreBest Budget Stores For Home Renovation In Chicago
You don’t have to wear a tool belt to be...
Read MoreBeautiful Home Uses Stone Veneer to Help Gain LEED Certification
Brick and stone veneer are nothing new to the world...
Read MoreBasics Stone Veneer Installation
Manufactured stone veneer can be installed to any structurally sound...
Read MoreAnnouncing The Search For Chicago’s Ugliest Fireplace!
Announcing The Search For Chicago’s Ugliest Fireplace! July 9, Chicago,...
Read MoreAdding Value To Your Home With Stone Veneer
As a homeowner, you probably look for ways to add...
Read MoreAdding Exterior Stone Veneer Means Higher Home Resale Values
Warmer weather will be arriving soon, and for many homeowners...
Read MoreA DIY Stone Veneer Installation- Step By Step
For those unfamiliar with stone veneer and seeing it for...
Read More5 Weekend Projects That Will Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Who says you have to take on a huge project...
Read More5 Ways to Beautify Your Kitchen With Stone
Have you just finished creating your dream kitchen but feel...
Read More5 Tips Your Realtor May Not Tell You About Selling a Home
Remember when you were little and had your first tooth...
Read More5 Things You Can Do With Stone To Turn Your Backyard Into a Sanctuary
With temperatures in the Chicagoland area already getting into the...
Read More5 Reasons You Should Update Your Fireplace with Stone Veneer
Sitting around the cozy warmth of a crackling fire has...
Read More5 to Hire an Interior Designer For Your Stone Veneer Project
According to the Council for Interior Design Qualification, “Interior design...
Read More5 Environmental Benefits of Exterior Stone Siding
Exterior stone siding is a trend that has caught on...
Read More4 Great iPhone Apps for Home Improvement
You may find that like many iPhone enthusiasts you just...
Read More3 Things to Consider Before Undertaking a DIY Project
With the internet and numerous DIY television shows telling us...
Read More3 More Things to Consider Before Undertaking a DIY Project
Last week we began our discussion on things to consider before...
Read More12 Ways To Add Beautiful Stone (Veneer!) To Your Home
Stone Veneer is a beautiful, versatile material that can work wonders...
Read MoreSeven Ways to Vet a Contractor Before They Work On Your Home
Remodeling your home and (like getting a new or updated stone...
Read MoreShould You Seal Your Stone Veneer?
You have recently decided to improve the appearance of your...
Read MoreFinding The Best Stone For Your Fireplace
We hear the question all the time- what is the...
Read MoreStone Fireplace Mantels- More Than Just A Shelf
Perhaps the most important and necessary accessory associated with a...
Read MoreStone Fireplaces Color Selection Warmer Colors
Stone Fireplaces Color Selection Warmer Colors Time to cover that...
Read MoreWhat Is The Best Stone For My Fireplace?
We hear the question all the time- what is the...
Read MoreStone Veneer and Cement Board: A Winning Combination
Stone Veneer and Cement Board: A Winning Combination We all...
Read MoreExterior Stone Veneer and Stucco- A Perfect Combination
The use of thin stone veneer and a stucco finish can completely...
Read MoreIs It Time to Replace Your Exterior Siding?
Throughout the year the exterior of our home can take...
Read MoreUpdate Your Home’s Exterior With Stone Veneer – North Star Stone
Stone Veneer is an excellent material to use when updating...
Read MoreUsing Cement Board and Stone Veneer Together
Cement Board + Stone Veneer = Great Combination Time to...
Read MoreWhy Custom Kitchen Makeovers Go Better With Stone
Why Custom Kitchen Makeovers Go Better With Stone For many...
Read MoreHow Woodpeckers Damage Siding and Dryvit and What You Can Do About It
If you have ever noticed an annoying drumming noise on...
Read MoreWood Mantels For Fireplaces
Explore Our Stone Fireplace Mantel Options Add an elegant, custom...
Read MoreYour New Stone Fireplace: With or Without Mortar Joints
You have finally made the decision to remodel that dated...
Read MoreWarm Your Soul with a Stone Fireplace Makeover
Warm Your Soul with a Stone Fireplace Makeover As autumn’s...
Read More11 Years Of Making Stone Veneer
For 11 years North Star Stone, Inc. of Libertyville, IL....
Read More10 Ways To Give Your Chicagoland Home Some Curb Appeal
Strolling daily in your neighborhood you may begin noticing improvements...
Read More10 Things to Look for In a Contractor When Remodeling
Saving money for a home remodeling takes time and requires...
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