Life is cool by the pool. If you long for a backyard swimming pool, but lack the space or the budget, a stock tank pool might be for you. Stock tanks have long served a functional purpose on farms, holding animal feed and water. Made from galvanized metal or plastic, they have become an affordable small pool alternative. Although a...
They say that good fences make good neighbors. A fence gives you the right amount of privacy that’s required for enjoying your property in peace. However, you don’t want to put up just any fence. A chain-link fence won’t give you any peace as anyone can look right through it. What you need is a solid wood privacy fence. You...
Do you fancy yourself an amateur (or not-so-amateur) birdwatcher? Have you suddenly found yourself spending more time in your home’s outdoor spaces? These are just some of the great reasons to add a birdhouse to your property. You can set up a birdhouse for specific species, like bluebirds, purple martins, or chickadees. Or you can sit back and let nature...
To have a beautiful design for your backyard, you need to use a combination of soft and hardscaping. Soft landscaping is the soft materials, such as grass, mulch, shrubs, trees, and soil. The hardscaping is the concrete, stones, pavers, and gravel. When you combine them, you create varying textures and variety that adds visual interest. These hardscaping ideas will get...
You know you own chickens when you watch them play in the backyard more than you watch TV. Raising chickens used to be a farmer’s job, but backyard chicken coops are now a common sight throughout suburbia. In fact, some urban areas now allow people to raise chickens within city limits. If raising chickens has piqued your interest, but you’re...
“I'm low-key. I like my privacy.” - Kemba Walker You have plenty of property and could turn your outdoor area into a beautiful outdoor living space. Perhaps you build a deck off the back of your home. Or maybe you’d like to have a floating patio with a fire pit and couches. This would give you additional square footage outside...
Small or large, a balcony provides a welcome private space to enjoy the great outdoors. A patio or balcony ranks high when it comes to desired features on an apartment or condo. Even if the condo or apartment balcony is small, having a place to step outside for a breath of fresh air is beneficial. A tiny balcony may not...
There’s plenty of research to support keeping domestic cats indoors. Not only are house cats infamous for taking out native songbird populations, but roaming around outside can also be extremely dangerous for your feline companion. Every cat owner wants to give their pet the best life possible, and a regular old cat tree doesn’t always cut it. If your cat...
There’s no shame in boosting your home’s available storage. There is, however, in letting your shed detract from your property as a whole. One easy way to elevate your shed’s exterior to match the rest of your landscape is by updating the front door. Whether you’re building a new storage shed from the ground up or renovating an existing structure,...
A balcony is a welcome city escape, a private outdoor oasis in the concrete jungle. When looking for an apartment or condo, a balcony is probably on your “must-have” list. Sitting outside while drinking your morning coffee or relaxing beneath the stars with someone special are coveted experiences in a home without a yard. Whether you have a beautiful view,...
