Creative ideas for creating curb appeal and welcoming outdoor spaces with landscaping, lighting, hardscape and more in your outdoor home.
Guest Blogger #652, Entry #1557, September 4, 2012 With the weather changing as we hit September, it’s important to start making some preparations for your fall home. These changes can range from everything from doing some summer cleaning, through to making sure that a garden is ready for the Fall and Winter months. Moreover, it’s…
Guest Blogger #652, Entry #1552, September 3, 2012 If you walk down the door accessories aisle of your local hardware or home improvement store, you’ll see dozens of choices when it comes to door locks. You’ll find locks in various styles and finishes, some with keys and some without. Unless you know exactly what you’re…
Outdoor Lighting: Simple Garden Lights Ideas Garden lights have come a long way from the past. Having an outdoor space is a huge asset to any property and business, so logically it’s best to make the fullest use of such a space as possible. Outdoor Lighting Ideas allows you to continue barbecues, events and parties…
Guest Blogger #640, Entry #1518, August 27, 2012 Ever walked out of your house and locked the door, only to realize that you left your keys inside? Hiding a spare key comes in handy in such cases, and can save you the cost of having to call a locksmith. But where are good hiding places…
Landscape pavers can beautify any home. There are few things more satisfying to the handy homeowner than watching a DIY project reach culmination, resulting in a space that is more functional and beautiful than before, and especially when it comes to adding curb appeal. And when it comes to addressing a barren yard populated by…
Guest Blogger #635, Entry #1511, August 24, 2012 If you’re planning any kind of outdoor event at home or away, do what wedding professionals do: “dress the set. “ Specifically challenging can be gates and fences. Whether the barrier you’re facing is industrial chain link, cement blocks, charming wooden posts or white-painted pickets, we’ve got…
Guest Blogger #634, Entry #1510, August 24, 2012 These days people are doing all kinds of overhauls in a bid to turn their garage space into usable square footage. Instead of wasting the space to store cars, tools, and camping gear, some homeowners have opted to turn the garage into an extra bedroom, a home…
Guest Blogger #628, Entry #1500, August 22, 2012 Putting the Language of Style in the Right Hands Building or remodeling a home requires constant communication between architects, contractors and homeowners. It can be a daunting prospect for everyone with hundreds of decisions to be made beginning with the most basic: what style of house do…
Guest Blogger #624, Entry #1476, August 18, 2012 Most homeowners don’t know the first thing about the roof on their house. As long as it keeps the rain out they’re happy to ignore it. But when you start to have problems with damage, leakage, or other concerns, you will have to become a bit more…
Guest Blogger #618, Entry #1468, August 16, 2012 When you are looking to undertake external home renovations or improvements you may need the assistants of powered access equipment to reach those high up maintenance or installation projects. If you are working on your roofing, installing an Arial or Satellite or even painting your windows, access…
Guest Blogger #613, Entry #1453, August 9, 2012 You won’t spend much time enjoying the fresh air in the heat of summer if your outdoor living area is missing one vital component: shade! Here are 7 ways to shield your patio or deck from those scorching UV rays. #1 Build to Block Building an awning…
Entry #1451, August 9, 2012 There’s no better way to freshen up your home than having a garden. Having plants in your backyard garden provides shade and a wonderful view that is pleasing to the eyes. A garden revitalizes your home ambiance and provides natural filtering effects in the surrounding area. Whether you have a…