Introducing, The Sleek Square Fire Pit from Swenson Granite Works

Introducing, The Sleek Square Fire Pit from Swenson Granite Works

After a year of spending more time than ever indoors, homeowners are upgrading their outdoor living spaces and making them the center of activity and a focal point for families and friends. One common backyard improvement is the addition of a granite fire pit. Whether you’re looking to entertain guests or enjoy down time at…

Max Out Your Outdoor Living with These Fire Pit Accessories

Max Out Your Outdoor Living with These Fire Pit Accessories

As pandemic must-haves go, first there were vegetable gardens to keep us busy outside this spring and then in the summer, pools — from the blow up kiddie pool variety to the in-ground sort — helped us stay out of the house while in the safety of our backyard. As we move into fall, fire…

Since Our Spring Vacations Turned Into Staycations, How About Some Backyard Inspiration?

Since Our Spring Vacations Turned Into Staycations, How About Some Backyard Inspiration?

We understand that responsibly hunkering down at home can be difficult. Why not give yourself a mental boost by envisioning all the improvements you’d like to make to turn your outside area into a place you never want to leave? There is no time like the present to get in touch with your area contractor…

A DIY Granite Fire Pit Adds Classic New England Style to a Coastal-Inspired Home in Scituate, MA

A DIY Granite Fire Pit Adds Classic New England Style to a Coastal-Inspired Home in Scituate, MA

As the end of the summer neared, Robbin Mangano, the lifestyle blogger behind The New England Life, and her husband, Jeff, were eager to spend the last few days of the season outside. A DIY granite fire pit from Swenson Granite Works was the perfect end-of-the-summer project and a great way to extend the livability…

How a Granite Fire Pit Completed the Look of a New England Family’s Nantucket Style Backyard Retreat

How a Granite Fire Pit Completed the Look of a New England Family’s Nantucket Style Backyard Retreat

Adding a fire pit to your backyard is one of the simplest ways to transform it into a four-season outdoor living space. For Jen Migonis, home design blogger, real estate investor and mother of four, a DIY Woodbury Gray granite fire pit from Swenson Granite Works was the perfect addition to the Nantucket style backyard…

The Backyard Retreat: Expand Your Living Space Outdoors with Granite and Natural Stone

The Backyard Retreat: Expand Your Living Space Outdoors with Granite and Natural Stone

Bringing the outside in and the inside out has been a key home trend in recent years. Greenery, neutral colors and natural stone featured inside the home bring about calmness, serenity and a sense of connection to the beauty beyond its doors.. And, at the same time, outdoor structures, such as fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and…

Build a Durable Granite Fire Pit Perfect for Any Outdoor Living Space

Build a Durable Granite Fire Pit Perfect for Any Outdoor Living Space

Updated on March 29, 2021 For family or friends, fire pits bring people together, and installing one is an almost guaranteed way to draw people to your home. Whether it’s a cozy autumn evening or a balmy summer night, adding a fire pit to your outdoor space not only adds warmth, but an element of…

Beyond the Grill: Create a Year Round Outdoor Living Space

Beyond the Grill: Create a Year Round Outdoor Living Space

When the weather is warm and you’ve got guests to entertain, ditch the dining room table. Conversation is always better around a fire pit while devouring s’mores, or on a patio gazing at the stars while sipping a glass of wine. The outdoor living space is anchored with custom cut Woodbury Gray granite pavers and…