We all know the importance of a good first impression. But have you ever thought about what kind of impression your house gives to guests and passersby? Some aspects of your home’s exterior can’t be easily changed. Fortunately, high-quality landscaping can do wonders for your home’s curb appeal! From installing a simple flower bed to overhauling your entire front yard,...
A set of wicker chairs or an outdoor dining set is only the first step of designing a stylish patio space. Creating a cohesive patio design is no different than decorating one of the interior rooms of your home. If you really want your outdoor living area to shine, you need to take a look at the big picture. Outdoor...
Have you always wanted to build a fire pit in your backyard but never got around to building it? Then now is the time. With more people embracing the outdoor living lifestyle, building a fire pit increases your use of your property and increases your property value. Don’t get lazy and slap a cheap fire bowl on your lawn and...
“Privacy is paradise.” - Holly Hunter You have a spacious backyard with a large patio or deck that would be perfect for entertaining or just hanging out. The only problem is that it lacks privacy by blocking their view. You aren’t looking to be the neighborhood entertainment. The only solution is to create some privacy. There are various ways you...
They say that curb appeal is responsible for up to 11% of a home’s resale value. But you shouldn’t wait until it’s time to sell your home to invest in the beauty and function of the surrounding property. The backyard is an invaluable part of any home. Big or small, the backyard is the perfect space to entertain family, visit...
“Outdoor living rooms are becoming big. People aren’t traveling as much anymore, and they want to add another room to have a vacation at home.” - Cory Curtis If it’s time to add outdoor living space to your home, bench seating is a great thing to include in your porch or deck design. Bench seating can be freestanding, or built...
Mowing a grass lawn is a never-ending job. The weekend arrives, and you’d rather be out enjoying your time off. Instead, you are stuck pushing the lawn mower around the yard yet again. There is another way. You could say goodbye to this thankless task for good with no grass backyard ideas. Whether it’s artificial turf, gravel, or tile, you...
You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great outdoor space. Look for backyard ideas that feature affordable materials and projects you can do yourself. By doing most of the work yourself, you can have an outdoor living space that you can enjoy. Whether your backyard is large or small, you don’t have to spend a fortune on...
There’s a good chance you spend more time looking at (and worrying about) your home’s interior walls than you do the exterior. But taking a good hard look at your home’s siding can reveal a lot about how its curb appeal could be improved. From wood siding to stucco, there is no single answer for what makes a home exterior...
The past few years have inspired countless people to take up gardening as a personal hobby. And there’s really no better way to feel one with nature whether you’re working with several acres or a tiny garden plot! But how do you put your green thumb to use when constructing a traditional in-ground garden isn’t an option? These diverse container...
