The PISA BLOG
Outdoor Kitchens in the Hudson Valley: What to Know Before You Build
An outdoor kitchen is one of the most-used upgrades we build — and one of the easiest to get wrong if the planning happens after the concrete is...
Retaining Walls in the Hudson Valley: When You Need One and How to Build It Right
In 30-plus years of masonry and hardscaping across the Hudson Valley, few things come up more often than the retaining wall — and few things are...
Gunite vs. Fiberglass Pools: Which Is Right for a Hudson Valley Backyard?
After 30-plus years building inground pools across the Hudson Valley, the first real fork in almost every project is the same: gunite or fiberglass?...
5 Signs Your Home’s Masonry Needs Repair: A Hudson Valley Homeowner’s Guide
The Hudson Valley is full of beautiful older homes — stone farmhouses, brick colonials, and estate properties that have stood for a century or more....
Bluestone vs. Pavers: Choosing the Right Patio Material for a Hudson Valley Backyard
After 30-plus years building patios across the Hudson Valley, the question we hear more than any other is simple: bluestone or pavers? Both make...
Planning a Pool in the Hudson Valley: Permits, Terrain & Timeline
In more than 30 years of building pools across the Hudson Valley, we've learned that the projects that turn out best all have one thing in common:...