Creative ideas for creating curb appeal and welcoming outdoor spaces with landscaping, lighting, hardscape and more in your outdoor home.
Guest Blogger #410, Entry #1018, March 15, 2012 As temperatures rise, the snow begins to melt, and the songs of birds engaged in courtship fill the morning air, you’ll likely be tempted to open the windows and enjoy the many changes that come with spring. Unfortunately, all the sunshine and fresh air coming in will…
Guest Blogger #409, Entry #1016, March 14, 2012 With a little landscaping you can create massive curb appeal in just a weekend. Even with a small budget you can make a big impact on the way that your home feels when people approach it. Spring is coming, and will be here before we know it….
Guest Blogger #406, Entry #1013, March 13, 2012 Trees, patios, decks, fountains and paths emerge as features that offer the biggest payoff. One-of-a-kind landscape designs, those that raise home values or are simply prized and loved by their owners, begin with a landscape plan. And this plan should start with you and what you hope…
Entry #1012, March 12, 2012 Whether you have a large sprawling lawn with a garden attached or you have a small piece of patio space, creating a relaxing garden spot in your backyard can be easier than you think. Gathering the essentials, such as comfortable seating or lounge furniture, greenery in your favorite colors and…
Entry #997, March 6, 2012 This is an exciting time for the outdoor home. For it is the season where the weather is still enjoyable in temperature and it’s perfect for outdoor entertaining. Whether you entertain a group of family and friends or a more formal affair, springtime is perfect for uniting nature and good…
Guest Blogger #397, Entry #992, March 2, 2012 When it comes to spending time with your family and giving them a piece of yourself, you may eventually reach the startling conclusion that while you feel like you are giving everything you have to your family, every bit of time and every ounce of effort (in…
Guest Blogger #396, Entry #991, March 2, 2012 The average person cares for their lawn in the following ways: by watering, weeding, mowing, and spraying plant food and pesticides. This is a fairly standard regimen. While there are certainly aberrations from this routine (like those who let their lawns turn brown from neglect or those…
Guest Blogger #392, Entry #987, March 1, 2012 There is nothing more rewarding for me, then taking a piece of metal and turning it into a piece of art. It does not matter if the piece is ornamental or functional, it reflects strength, beauty and permanence. I have worked with other medium but it’s iron…
Entry #985, February 29, 2012 As spring draws near and we start looking at ways to bring the beautiful spring colors and plants to our indoor home, we can’t forget that your windows are a perfect place to infuse garden inspiration outdoors! Whether you have windows that open onto a porch with flowers, or you…
Guest Blogger #390, Entry #984, February 29, 2012 Everyone’s backyard or patio is different. However, everyone has a common goal when it comes to decorating their backyard, and that’s tranquility. It needs to be a place that you can escape to, an area to get some fresh hair, and a part of your home where…
Guest Blogger #388, Entry #982, February 27, 2012 The exterior of your house is the first thing to make an impression on your guests or passerby’s, and as the expression goes, you only get one chance to make a great first impression. Whether you are thinking about putting your house on the market, or simply…
Guest Blogger #383, Entry #978, February 25, 2012 There are many reasons to upgrade the curb appeal of your home. Perhaps you need to repair worn flooring, sagging cabinets, or cracks in the walls that have resulted from natural settling. Or maybe you’d like to increase the functionality of your home by knocking out a…