Early Spring Garden Preparation Tips
As February begins, darkness descends a little later and the dew on the grass smells sweet, as spring is on the horizon. After neglecting it over the winter months, you […]
Outdoors
Quick and Easy Beautiful Outdoor Holiday Decorations
Winter will soon be here and with it, the holiday season. It’s time to pull out those same old holiday decorations and lights. Making the outside of your home festive […]
Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal [video]
In this video featuring home improvement expert, David Lupberger, you’ll learn some very simple ways to increase your home’s curb appeal that you may be overlooking. What other tips do […]
Not so Handy? We have a Man for That!
Does your “honey do” list keep multiplying? Feel like Tim the Tool Man Taylor, and frequently causes accidents when “fixing” things? If so, it could be time to shelf the […]
HGTV Green Home – Outside Design
Welcome back to the last and final blog post for the HGTV Green Home! The parts of the home to tour are the front and back yards, which offer some […]
The Top 10 Features for the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space
Although everyone’s yard is different depending on where they live, there are some things that we all need to consider in order make ourselves a perfect space. Whether it’s on […]
Pouring Your Own Concrete
Pouring your own concrete can be intimidating, but it can also save you thousands of dollars. We’re usually ones to jump headlong into any DIY project, but faced with pouring […]
Tranforming Your Garden with Art
Garden art is more than the framing structure for your garden; it can provide a place to sit or lounge either by yourself or with family and friends. Whether your […]
Cover Up When Railings Aren’t Enough – Decks
I love how decking projects have evolved to encourage more outdoor entertaining. For those of you who can plan a pretty picnic but can’t predict the weather, the covered or […]
Outstanding Outdoor Bathrooms
Ah…there’s nothing like visiting a tropical island and indulging in a secluded outdoor shower or bath (and, even a loo). Unfortunately, traveling to Hawaii or Fiji may not be possible […]
Landscaping: 3 Garden Escapes
There are numerous landscape and garden styles, from traditional to creative designs. The most important thing to remember when designing your garden is to work with what you have. You […]
Seed vs. Sod – Pros and Cons
Last year we were faced with a blank slate for a backyard. No grass, no flowers, no plants. The possibilities were definitely exciting, but also overwhelming! Our first decision was […]
X-Rated Yards: Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping literally translates from Greek as “dry scene,” as it reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water. If you live in a region that does not have easily accessible, […]
Top 7 Deck Essentials for Entertaining this Summer
1. Keep the bugs away. There is nothing worse than mosquitoes or black flies forcing you to take your party inside. This cute patio lantern repels bugs in a 15X15 […]
Custom Walk-Out Deck
Whether you’re inviting family or friends over, a hot tub and large deck is a MUST during the spring and summer months! If you’re thinking about building a new deck […]