You’re browsing through home listings, looking at the overly saturated and highly styled professional photos, and reading the engaging descriptions real estate agents craft to entice you. One common phrase you’ll see in these descriptions is “ranch-style”. It seems like this phrase makes its way into most property descriptions these…
Basking in the sun is one of the small pleasures of summer, but there’s also a lot to be said for lounging in the shade. Whether your backyard has a patio or deck, having a source of shade is imperative for getting the most out of your outdoor living space. …
Ever since the first greenhouse was built in ancient Italy, the “gardini botanici” has been a favorite way to extend the growing season. Explorers used these structures to house exotic plants brought back from tropical journeys, and they remain a great place to start seedlings and shelter tender plants. America’s…
A Zen garden is meant to be a serene place where visitors experience a state of harmony and tranquility. Originally created as an area for Buddhist monk meditation, today’s Japanese Zen garden designs still provide a place for people to ponder the deeper things of life. In fact, the word…
Man caves have gotten all of the attention over the years. It’s time for a change. Instead of letting the men have all the fun, why not claim the old shed in the backyard and turn it into a woman cave? Instead of a cave, turn it into a bright…
