You love your man cave and wouldn’t give it up. However, it forces you to stay stuck inside. This isn’t appealing when the weather is warm, the sun is shining, and summer is in full swing. What you need is a backyard pub. This gives you the perfect place outside to enjoy a few cold drinks with friends on a...
It’s easy to feel like we have nowhere to relax after a long day at work or running errands. If that sounds like your day-to-day experience, a backyard oasis might just be the perfect landscaping project for your home. What is a backyard oasis? It’s a private, tranquil outdoor space of your very own. And all it takes is a...
“Florida is a strange place: hot, beautiful, ugly. I love it here, and how nothing makes sense but still, somehow, there is a rhythm.” - Roxane Gay You love your Florida home, but the outside of it could look a bit nicer. Isn’t it time you embraced the outdoor living lifestyle and upgraded the landscaping around your home? Do more...
In recent years, we’ve become increasingly aware of just how bad prolonged sun exposure is for our complexions. Many people have even cut down on using their outdoor spaces to avoid this UV damage! The good news is that you don’t need to give up lounging on your deck or tending to the garden to save your skin. Installing a...
Anyone who is lucky enough to own a property with outdoor space knows that “home” doesn’t end at the back door. But if you want your backyard, patio, deck, or porch to feel like an extension of your living space, then you need to treat it like one! Outdoor decor comes in all different forms and functions. From furniture to...
Trends are not limited to inanimate home decor. If you follow the plant world in any capacity, you already know how popular succulents have become in recent years! It’s easy to see why succulents are so enchanting. Not only do avid gardeners love these curious little plants. They’ve captured the hearts of interior decorators and crafters, as well. Of course,...
Do you want to lead a more sustainable lifestyle? There’s no better place to start than xeriscaping. The most common examples of xeriscaping feature native desert plants like cacti and succulents. It’s also true that the word xeriscape is derived from “xeric,” which means dry. But you can use xeriscaping principles in any climate by choosing native, drought-tolerant plants that...
“I return to my front porch to find a place where the air smells sweeter and the sun feels warmer than at any other bend in life’s long road.” - John Sarris A home with a beautiful front porch always feels more welcoming than a home without one. Your front porch is a place to relax, to drink in the...
The tiny house movement is in full swing, with more and more people deciding to ditch the palatial mini-mansions. If the idea of living in a tiny home sounds appealing to you, then it’s time to start downsizing your belongings. With a smaller home comes less storage space and smaller living spaces. Just because you have a small home doesn’t...
You might not think about your home’s side yard very often. But that doesn’t change the impact it can have on your property’s value and functionality. A well-designed side yard can be just as helpful and aesthetically pleasing as your backyard — even if it is much smaller. If you have any space along the sides of your home, the...
