An outdoor fireplace is a great way to add ambiance and enjoyment of you deck, patio, or any outdoor entertainment area. They can also extend your enjoyment into cooler months where the weather would ordinarily drive you and your guests indoors. Outdoor fireplaces range from small portable models to permanently installed full sized fireplaces. Portable…
A great looking landscape adds to the beauty and value of your home and also increases your enjoyment and pride of ownership. Keeping your yard, gardens, trees, shrubs and other landscape elements looking great is a lot of work. Many homeowners don’t have the time it takes to properly maintain their landscape. Fortunately, there are…
In many parts of the country spring is right around the corner if it’s not here already. If you live in one of these areas, it’s time to start getting your lawn and garden into shape to take advantage of the spring growing season. If you start now, you should enjoy a beautiful, healthy lawn…
Spring will be here soon. In some areas, its already time to move ahead with our spring landscaping, but most of us have a few more weeks of winter before we can look forward to getting to work in the yard. With much of the country enjoying unseasonably warm temperatures, now is a good time…
The warm glow of a fire just seems to draw people together, and that is true whether the fire is in the hearth in your great room or if the fire is out of doors. Because of this, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits are gaining in popularity as centerpieces for outdoor living spaces. A large…
Nothing compares to the beauty and cleanliness of a well-manicured lawn. When taken care of properly, your lawn will give the outside of your house a completely different look. You will be creating tremendous curb appeal as well as showing the world that you take pride in your house and want the outside to look…
With so much focus on getting the proper lighting inside your home, you may not realize that lighting outside your home is just as important. Think about any house you passed at night that had little or no outside lighting. The darkness probably gave you the impression that the house was gloomy and depressing—not the…
The amount of effort put into spring lawn care and maintenance makes a significant impact on the overall health of your lawn all summer long. Be sure you’re taking good care of the grass and starting those essential tasks on time. Otherwise the grass may have a difficult time growing and healing from past damage…
Many people assume that sprinkler system installation wreaks havoc on an established lawn. But with the right equipment and a professional crew of installers, even the healthiest lawns will be left looking green and gorgeous. Lawn irrigation installation involves laying the sprinkler pipes underground, installing the sprinkler heads and setting up the proper controls. Unobtrusive…
Many people have a DIY attitude, and that is certainly admirable. If you have a few little things around the house that you want to change and update, or if you want to grow your own vegetable and herb garden, it’s easy enough to do. However, some people take that DIY attitude a bit too…
