Hottest Stone Veneer Basement Remodeling Trends of 2018
How many times have you ventured down to your home’s drab cluttered basement and envisioned it as being more than just a catch-all storage or laundry area? Most homeowners under utilize their basements, and any seasoned realtor will tell you that creating more living space with a basement remodel adds resale value to your home […]
Thinking of Buying a Home with Synthetic Stucco? What You Should Know
Here at North Star Stone we are passionate about quality housing exteriors, which is why we take such great pride when installing our stone veneer products. Strong, professionally installed exteriors are what we do. In our line of work we have come across housing materials such as synthetic stucco, also commonly known as EIFS or Dryvit, […]
Home Upgrades with The Best Return On Investment
You have decided the time is right to start undertaking some remodeling projects on your home but you are not exactly sure where to begin. You aren’t necessarily planning on moving anytime soon, but you are definitely remodeling with the thought in mind that you want to add value to your home and recoup the […]
Creative Ways To Hide Media and Cords Around Fireplaces
We have customers often asking for some of the best ways to hide media and cords when it comes to installing televisions over fireplaces. Here’s a great ideabook from Houzz that showcases how to get creative when it comes to hiding those cords behind your stone veneer fireplaces!
Get Custom Stone Veneer Shipped to Your Door No Matter Where You Are
Are you having a difficult time finding the perfect blend of stone style and stone color for your new stone fireplace? At North Star Stone, we can walk you through the steps so you feel comfortable placing a custom stone veneer order that we will be hand colored and manufactured. Using our freight brokers, we will then find […]
Get What You Pay For!
You know that expression you get what you pay for? It’s true. Once our customers find out that we custom color every batch of stone to their specifications they start to understand we are doing something special at North Star Stone. Clients will bring in a sample of paint, flooring, fabric or window coverings to […]
Get Your Stone Fireplace Ready For Fall!
Fall is here and if you want to add some decor to your fireplace, you have a lot of different options available to you. The fireplace is an area of the home that is generally decorated with the current season in mind. Even if you do not decorate at all during the rest of the […]
Get Rid of that Dated Brick Siding
Get Rid of that Dated Brick Siding This home in Barrington, IL had a dated look and the owners wanted to give their home a face lift. With the use of our thin stone veneer and stucco, we created a beautiful new look. The following pictures will show you the change. The following is a […]
Stone Fireplaces- You Get What You Pay For
In the world of consumerism, there’s an old saying; “You get what you pay for.” Whether it’s a medical procedure or stone for your fireplace, the saying rings true. Think about it; by having your next root canal performed by a marginally “licensed” dentist you could save you a ton of money up front. However, […]
Gas vs Wood Fireplaces
It’s an age-old debate; which is better, gas- or wood-burning fireplaces? Much like the war being waged by proponents on either side of the charcoal vs. propane grilling argument, there are folks staunchly in the corner for gas and wood fireplaces. However, there isn’t one right answer. There are myriad factors that contribute to a […]
