Creative ideas for creating curb appeal and welcoming outdoor spaces with landscaping, lighting, hardscape and more in your outdoor home.
Entry #973, February 24, 2012 Let’s face it, home improvement and decorating can often be a daunting task! From deciding on a do it yourself (DIY) project, to choosing the perfect color to paint your home, how do you visualize it first? I’m excited to partner with Showoff.com and bring you an interactive online…
Entry #972, February 23, 2012 Deciding on indoor furniture in your home is a hard job, but deciding on outdoor garden furniture can add the extra challenge of holding up to the elements. Now that spring is on its way, it’s the perfect time to consider what type of outdoor garden furniture will work best…
Guest Blogger #378, Entry #970, February 22, 2012 I am always fascinated by how much work people put into their lawns. You know, you can really tell a lot about a person based on how they take care of their property. You might be able to glean such interesting bits of information like how dedicated…
Guest Blogger #373, Entry #965, February 20, 2012 As winter is coming towards an end, more and more homeowners are starting to pay attention to their gardens. Get a head start this year by tackling your landscaping and tree trimming goals today! Planting flowers, shrubs, and plants may seem like an easy task. After all,…
Entry #962, February 17, 2012 The end of February is around the time when most of us start getting Spring Fever. We are officially done with the cold winter temperatures, and staying cooped up in the house! This time of the year is the perfect time to consider what to do with your patio before…
Entry #939, February 6, 2012 It’s always interesting to see when most of us start getting tired of the winter. Luckily for many of us the winter has been mild. While for many of you, the warmer weather, spring flowers, and colors can’t come soon enough! Here’s some inspiration from the archives…. Image via: Good…
Guest Blogger #351, Entry #929, January 30, 2012 As unique as your personality is, so are designs and decorations for your outdoor patio. Are you a bird enthusiast who likes one side of the patio lined with bird feeders and flowers to attract hummers? Perhaps you want the focus to be a family patio with…
Guest Blogger #348, Entry #924, January 27, 2012 You probably already know that double glazing windows involve two planes of glass with a space in between them, but do you know the benefits which this kind of glazing system brings with it? [ad#co-1] Lower Heating Bills Probably the biggest advantage you will be interested…
Guest Blogger #347, Entry #923, January 27, 2012 Before you undertake any significant work on your home it helps to know something about its history. Loft conversions are very popular and knowing more about the house and the kind of materials it was constructed from can help prevent some serious DIY mistakes. [ad#co-1] Take…
Entry #920, January 25, 2012 Wintertime can be rough on landscaping around your home. The cold temperatures lack of colorful plants, and neglected grounds are a popular scene around most homes at this time of year. Even though the winter is in full swing, soon the warmer spring temperatures will creep in, and your landscaping…
Entry #895, January 13, 2012 Your front door is the first impression that welcomes your guest at your front entry. It also can add wow factor to a plain faced facade of your home. Front doors can tell a story, by using salvaged doors from other buildings, or they can be painted an eye-catching color…
Guest Blogger #320, Entry #888, January 9, 2012 The benefits of having an outdoor fire pit are pretty clear. Almost automatically, most of you probably picture a fixed fire pit made out of sand, brick, and stone. These types of fire pits are pretty nice for the most part and can add some real value…