Backyard Patio Design
Homeowners face many options when attempting to create a backyard patio paradise. With summer right around the corner, people are scrambling to finish up their beautiful backyard patios in order […]
Landscape
The Five Elements In Your Outdoor Living Space This Spring
When planning any home improvement project, and then being happy once a project is done, achieving a certain amount of balance in our homes is often the deciding factor in […]
Five Ideas For Affordable Landscaping
Landscaping a yard is a great way to increase a home’s curb appeal. The standard amount spent on landscaping is between five and 15 percent of home value, which averages […]
5 Deck Staining Tips for Spring
Deck maintenance, which includes staining and sealing, is a home project very few people choose to do annually because it can be time consuming and requires a lot of effort. […]
A Basic Guide To Digging A Garden Pond
Ponds are a fantastic addition to the garden but how should you get started? Here are the basics.
Which Sprinkler Head is Best for My Irrigation System?
Choosing the right sprinkler head can mean the difference between a lovely green lawn and a lawn that’s covered in brown patches and dead spots. Traditionally, sprinkler heads have been […]
Creating a Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Connection
Indoor-outdoor connections, a transitional space between the outside and inside of a home, are one of the most sought after features in modern home plans. Many architects implement these to […]
Secure Your Home with Sensible Fencing
When guarding your home the durability of your windows, doors and locks can make a big difference in how successful burglars can be in your property. While all these factors […]
Weekend Warrior: Checklist- Getting Your Yard Ready For Winter
Winter is coming. For the homeowner, winter brings many things. Most important is the decrease in yard maintenance. Before you lose your summer yard maintenance zeal, you ensure that your […]
Curb Appeal Power Upgrades for the Not-Handy
While I pride myself on not being a total slouch as real estate in general goes, I am not the handyman, born-with-a-hammer-in-my-hand type. I don’t know if this is an experience common […]
My DIY Project – Cedar Privacy Fencing
I knew what I wanted but didn’t quite know what I was getting into for a DIY project. I wanted a 6 foot cedar fence around the entire yard, which […]
Outdoor Cleaning Checklist for Fall
Fall: The leaves begin to fall, the rain begins to pour, and we dream of drinking pumpkin spiced lattes. With the change in season, is your home prepared? It’s time […]
Quick Tips for Yard Preparation This Fall
Because the summer is coming to an end the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. This means you don’t have much time to wrap up your […]
5 Landscaping Ideas to Wow the Neighbors
Landscaping is more than simply keeping a green lawn and planting a few flowers in a garden to make things look nice. It can be an art form that allows […]
How to Winterize Your Lawn Sprinkler System
A lawn sprinkler system is a great investment that can add convenience to your life as well as value to your home. It provides you with an easy and hassle-free […]