Outdoor Living

The R.I. Lampus Company partners with contractors at all stages of the business. Get to know a second-generation business owner, Michael Gallucci from Gallucci Landscaping, to learn more about his company and what his journey has been like from the beginning. Read more

From the north in the last blog to the south this time around, The R.I. Lampus Company has trusted contractors all around the Tri-State area. We caught up with K Morris Landscape Design to learn more about the company and its journey into the hardscaping business. Read more

In honor of another great building season, The R.I. Lampus Company has decided to finish the year by highlighting just a few of our many trusted contractors who work with us. This first blog showcases a company that operates north of the City of Pittsburgh: Raintree Landscape Construction, LLC. Read more

Now that hardscapes and softscapes have been defined, it’s time to get educated on how to make them work together in order to create a backyard oasis. Read more

Softscapes are more commonly known as landscaping. Everything from trees, shrubbery, and plant life are included. Softscapes are everything soft and living in your outdoor spaces. Softscapes add a natural touch to your spaces to keep them colorful, peaceful, and welcoming. Read more

Over the next few blogs, we are going to dig into what options are available for outdoor-living spaces, additional features to utilize, and how to supplement with softscapes. Read more

Once it’s time for fall, everyone is ready to hang up their swimsuits and break out the hooded sweatshirts. Fresh corn, colorful foliage, and pumpkin-flavored treats are just a few of the fun things that make fall a welcome change after summertime. Read more

As summer winds down and kids are heading back to school, the end of summer blues start to kick in. We’ve compiled a bucket list of things to do before summer’s end to make the last few days of the season top-notch. Read more

Over the entire month of August, many aspects of stormwater management have been covered. Read more

Rain harvesting is the practice of collecting the water produced by rain storms, instead of letting it run back into the ground. Read more

Week 3 of our blog series is all about a simple and beautiful solution for stormwater management: Rain Gardens. Rain gardens, simply put, are a garden put in your yard that will help with the pooling of water after big rain storms. Read more

One of the ways this is being done is through the use of permeable materials. Because of this, permeable pavers, especially, have become a more considerable material used in hardscape projects. Read more

Sustainability is a movement that is here to stay. There are so many ways people have been able to make resources last longer like solar panels, electric cars, and wind turbines. Green infrastructure for stormwater management is one way people are taking action to improve our environment. Read more

Summertime is right around the corner and warm weather too, which means one thing – summer picnics. Gather up your family and friends, and get ready to dive into all the yummy summertime staples shared below. Read more

When people think of the Fourth of July picnics, summertime, and parties come to mind. One of the most popular traditions that Americans take part in, is setting off and/or watching fireworks at dusk. But did you ever wonder where did the tradition of setting off fireworks come from? Read more

Whether you are new to the camping craze or a camping aficionado, it’s always great to find fun new spots to check out when you are heading out for a weekend in the wilderness. This list showcases four great campgrounds around the Greater Pittsburgh area that are worth checking out. Read more

Since this pandemic, people have really invested in their outdoor-living spaces and consider them an extension of their homes. With the 2022 summer season in full swing, consider some of these newer trends to spruce up your outdoor space and make it even better than it is. Read more

Yesterday was Memorial Day which means one thing – POOLS ARE OPEN! 25% of Americans declare their favorite season is summertime when the warm weather rolls in. Check out this ultimate pool-party guide to make sure you are all set for having fun in the sun! Read more

It’s always exciting to start a new project at home, especially when it will add value and aesthetics to your house. Taking on a hardscape project is a lot, whether you’re a ‘do-it-yourselfer’ or hiring a contractor, so this article is meant to prepare you for the project and what it all entails. Read more

Smart speakers, like Alexa Echo or Google Nest, are great for staying organized, compiling grocery lists, or getting the kids awake in the morning. You can also use this intuitive technology to control features outside. Utilizing this kind of technology can make your outdoor oasis seamless. Read more