Under Your Roof and In Your Backyard

There is nothing like adding a water feature when designing an outdoor room, home or office space. This week we are joined by the owner of one of the leaders in the water feature market, Kip Northrup from Blue Thumb.

Choosing the right stone or tile for either your residential or commercial project can be a serious investment. Choosing the right mortar or cement is just as important. Our guest today is Barry Cullen from Ardex. Ardex is an international company that is one of the leaders in the masonry and tile adhesive business. Barry is here to educate us on the right mortars and moisture barriers to use that will ensure your projects last for many years to come.

On this weeks episode we have plant expert Steve Tomasi owner of Tomasi Nurseries in Pembroke MA. Steve has been in the plant supply business for two generations and is also a landscape architect. He is one of the most knowledgeable experts in the field and we have him in studio. If you are looking for insight into plant designs tune in because this is the “Master Class” of the plant world. Unfortunately there isn’t enough time to touch on everything, so it looks like Steve is on the top...

This show is dedicated to Mulch! Are you excited? Well you should be! Mulch is not just processed tree bark, or ground up stumps. There are many old and new options in the mulch world to choose from. Not only will Dean and Derek talk about all the options

Just because you live in an Urban environment doesnt mean you cant grow your own vegetables, herbs, or beautiful plantings. Living Walls are the new Thing for city dwellers, office buildings, and for people who have limited space for gardens. Our special

Who in their right mind would do an entire show on driveways? Of course it would be Dean and Derek. Believe it or not there is a lot of information to cover when it comes to driveways. Not every driveway is alike, and believe it or not there are so many

One of the most popular features in a home, new addition, or commercial office is a gas fireplace or insert. Special guest Curt Ludlow of August West Fireplace will tell us what is new to the market, mistakes customers make, and what are some of the new H

One of the most challenging problems in Outdoor Design is working with grade changes. Homes on hills, or homes below street level an cost some serious money when it comes to entryways, walkways, and patios. Dean and Derek have done many of these designs o

Water run off has become a big issue in the design and hardscape world, especially in ocean side communities. In this weeks episode Dean Derek dive into what makes a stone or paver project permeable, how to prep the base, and what are your options for jo

One of the hottest trends in Interior Design are smooth and textured tile or stone wall coverings. Seamless lines, extra large sizes create very unique and and high end looks. We will introduce you to some new products in this market and give our opinions

How can you create shade in high sun outdoor living areas? We have you covered! Pardon the pun! No matter what part of the country you live in, one of the major issues in you outdoor rooms is how to create shaded areas when the sun is at its strongest. Do

Do you miss the old days of How To Television? Well Dean and Derek are bringing it to radio. This week on Under Your Roof And In Your Backyard Dean and Derek will walk you through step by step on how to build a simple walkway or a patio.

Brick has been around for many years used for walkways and side walks. Over time with the introduction of new products to the market they have been pushed aside. Well on this weeks episode we are going to show you why you should think about brick in your

Are you still figuring out what to do in your life? Are you stuck? Have you considered the Trades? Coming up on Under Your Roof and In Your Backyard, Dean and Derek will be preaching on about why you should jump on that train!

Let us do some eating and drinking the Dean and Derek way. Which of course means food, wine, and really good beer! This week Dean and Derek introduce you to different ways to cook and entertain outside. Bring your appetite to this weeks show of Under Your

So you want to do it yourself? No problem. This week on Under Your Roof And In Your Backyard Dean and Derek will tell you what projects you can do and which ones you should leave to the professionals

Do you wan to see whats new to the market for inside and outside of your home? Well you have come to the right place. Dean and Derek have got you covered on this weeks episode of Under Your Roof and In Your Backyard

My neighbors and friends have it and I want it too! Outdoor living. Where to begin? Dean and Derek will give you some of the basic tips on how to start your design and focussing on things likeFlow this week on Under Your Roof And In Your Backyard.

How do you start finding the right contractor, and what should you expect when you hire them? Check out Under Your Roof And In Your Backyard with Dean and Derek. This week they give you behind the scenes from the contractors perspective, with of course so

This week on Under Your Roof And In Your Backyard Dean and Derek give you some great advice on some of the things you can do to help improve the value of your home inside and out.