Joe Wilkerson

By Joe Wilkerson, Maplehurst Outdoor Living Spring 2022 Small towns are frequently mischaracterized as having little to offer. Too often the image of small towns portrayed in our culture is antiquated, such as offering no social life, and no way to provide for a family. It is true that the allure of big cities and opportunities there have been a ...

By Joe Wilkerson, Maplehurst Outdoor Living Great outdoor spaces are a harmony of elements. Usually in a backyard, one element anchors the project. If we are not careful, we neglect the attention needed on the complementary details that finish the project and “wow” guests. Stepping back from that patio or pool you have dreamed about for so long and considering ...

Outdoor Living Decisions By Joe Wilkerson Expanding our homes into the outdoors is one of the key motivators to most of our projects, but our often-hectic lives today limit us to just a few hours to enjoy our homes and backyards. We are drawn back indoors soon after the sun sets seeking light to wrap up our day. The absence ...

Outdoor Living Decisions By Joe Wilkerson “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” – Aristotle Let’s face it, anyone who has owned a deck for any amount of time has been frustrated with the deterioration and maintenance of their once proud structure. Pressure treated deck boards start off OK, but the elements take their toll without ...

Outdoor Living Decisions By Joe Wilkerson Living on the lake is special. Lake life is relaxing. It’s a lifestyle that can rejuvenate your mind and soul, but anyone who owns a place on the lake can attest to the need to maintain and protect your lifestyle investment. One of the most problematic issues we work with is erosion. Water is ...

Outdoor Living Decisions By Joe Wilkerson When I think of summer my mind races to memories of times gathered together outdoors, and when we gather, we eat. Grilling on the back patio is a national pastime. Search for ideas and Google will yield 2.5 million results in about a half a second. Eating is functional, but grilling outdoors is an ...

Story and Photos by Joe Wilkerson Fire – a simple word that can draw so much emotion. Few things compare to its power and importance to our lives -fire lights the dark, both strengthens and weakens steel, destroys and restores forests, heats our homes, cooks our food, propels us around the world. It has the ability to create and destroy. ...

Story and Photos by Joe Wilkerson The World of Sports has been a local attraction in South Boston for over 40 years. Opening in the late 1970’s, The World of Sports has undergone many changes, but the core mission has always remained the same. The World of Sports provides entertainment for the entire family. It was originally intended as a ...

Making a Cliff By Joe Wilkerson Often, we are presented with challenges that require out of the box thinking to solve. I learned through a series of successes and “learning experiences” that when these challenges arise, if we take a step outside of our comfort zone, we can achieve remarkable advances in ourselves and our abilities. One of my favorite ...

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