Creative ideas for creating curb appeal and welcoming outdoor spaces with landscaping, lighting, hardscape and more in your outdoor home.
Entry #1450, August 8, 2012 I received great feedback from you all on my new series on Stagetecture called – ‘Simple Must-Do Tips‘. Each week I will pick 3 tips from the 111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home ebook and expand upon them to help you get more insight into that specific room. These…
Entry #1429, August 1, 2012 If you’ve been thinking about investing into some real estate, rather than purchasing a brand new home (that can cost quite a bit of money), you may have been considering buying a “fixer upper”, instead. That way, you can get the property for much less money and then fix it…
Entry #1405, July 23, 2012 Now that the summer is half way through, there isn’t a better time to rethink your backyard and entertaining outdoor home areas. Here in Florida, I am fortunate to have great outdoor weather 9 months of the year! So to say that I was excited to plan out my wish…
Entry #1399, July 21, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Today we are talking about protecting your home from fire. Household fires are more common than ever and can be caused by many factors. Whether it’s old or faulty electrical wires, careless kitchen accidents, or human error, you need to safeguard your home from a fire. Image…
Guest Blogger #596, Entry #1386, July 16, 2012 Ridding your garage of clutter can be an overwhelming goal. When we can’t decide what to do with something, chances are it goes into the garage. Pretty soon, we have a garage cluttered full of deferred decisions and when it comes time to clean the garage we are…
Guest Blogger #591, Entry #1378, July 10, 2012 Building an addition to your home is a significant undertaking that will cost you precious time and money. Rather than breaking ground to add square footage of living space to your home, why not utilize what you already have? Image via [ad#co-1] If you have a garage…
Entry #1358, July 2, 2012 Hosting a party can be tedious yet exciting. Whether you have the luxury of time or not, part of it is a thorough planning. We just can’t help but be thrilled and energized with expectations. This summer get your party mind going and anticipate a wonderful event. Before you get…
Entry #1356, July 2, 2012 Garden containers are very important in enhancing and displaying your plants. Whether you are trying to add visual interest to your outdoor home or you need mobile options for your plants, creative container gardens can help. They allow you to transfer your plants easily from one area to another. These…
Guest Blogger #585, Entry #1350, June 29, 2012 Your garden is a space to relax with family, express your style and improve the curb appeal of your home. When you consider the plants you’re going to use, be sure to take garden color combinations into account. The plants you choose should blend together well and…
A child-friendly garden isn’t always the easiest feat in your outdoor home. Adults often see gardens as places of tranquility and calm; spaces where they can let the stresses of daily life slide away. Young children see gardens rather differently – as playgrounds where they can charge around without a care in the world. Who…
Guest Blogger #584, Entry #1342, June 27, 2012 Whether you enjoy playing golf to vent the frustrations of another dull day at office, you do it as a method of transacting business, or you simply walk the green and swing at your leisure as a way to get in some physical fitness, golf could be…
Entry #1340, June 26, 2012 Porch lighting is a great backdrop to lighten up your outdoor panorama. Your front porch provides the cozy ambiance as guests enter your home. One of the highlights of your front porch is the lighting. This is not only for illumination at night but for safety and security of your…