Creative ideas for creating curb appeal and welcoming outdoor spaces with landscaping, lighting, hardscape and more in your outdoor home.
Guest Blog #176, Entry #656, September 13, 2011 Whether you are a new homeowner or an experienced one, the roof of your home is of the most neglected areas. For it isn’t in plain eye sight everyday, and seasonal changes, foliage debris, and climatic conditions can cause your gutters to get blocked. Image courtesy of…
Guest Blog #170, Entry #646, September 7, 2011 When considering a front canopy for your home, there are several varieties, aesthetic styles, and designs to choose from. Depending on the front entry of your style of home, your personal design style, and the size you need will dictate the model that is right for your…
Guest Blog #160, Entry #635, August 30, 2011 If you know you’re moving in a few years and want to raise the curb appeal and value of your home, you have a number of different options. Some of these home improvement projects are easy enough for the average DIYer, but some landscape designs and home…
Entry #632, August 28, 2011 With the onset of hurricane season, and Hurricane Irene becoming a historical storm threatening over 2.2 million people in the south and northeastern U.S., the reality of what your home will look like after the storm is a concern to many. Living in Jacksonville, Florida, we have become accustomed to…
Guest Blog #155, Entry #629, August 25, 2011 Courtyards in homes are a beautiful addition that many don’t take advantage of. Whether you want to add one on to your home, or it is already present, but you want to enliven it. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for brightening up your outdoor home with…
Entry #627, August 23, 2011 Before you know it, summer will be leaving and we will be welcoming in fall and cooler temperatures. Luckily, summer’s end is a great time to take advantage of the outdoors, lazy summer weekends, and warm temperatures. Your garden area is a prime place to add decorative items to captivate…
Guest Blog #149, Entry #621, August 17, 2011 As the last few weeks of summer round out, how are you spending your days? If you have a garden or outdoor area with plenty of space for greenery and relaxation, how about find activities for you and your family to enjoy? Today, my Guest Blogger gives…
Guest Blog #140, Entry #611, August 7, 2011 Relaxing in a home pool may as well be the exclamation mark on the description of “American Dream.” A pool in your back yard — or even just a community pool in your neighborhood or apartment complex — can be like having your own little oasis right…
If your household is anything like mine with multiple children, busy work schedules, and non-stop activity going on, you know the importance of having access to your home, even if you forget your keys. Today, my Guest Blogger from RocLok Hide a Key gives tips for hiding keys outdoors to help you, your kids, and…
Guest Blog #131, Entry #599, July 26, 2011 The idea of outdoor entertaining is always exciting, especially in the warm summertime months. The idea of friends and family enjoying refreshments by the pool and taking in the warm summer sun can be heavenly. What happens when the weather doesn’t cooperate, or guests don’t enjoy themselves…
Guest Blog #125, Entry #592, July 19, 2011 While you may have a ‘green thumb’, you may think that caring for your garden requires a lot of money to keep fresh plants and quality garden tools on hand and in your garden. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for caring for your garden on a…
Entry #587, July 14, 2011 If you’re trying to make the grounds, or exterior portions of your home look better, you need to focus on curb appeal boosting ideas. Especially when selling your home, your curb appeal can make or break the buyers opinion about your home, before they even step inside your home. Whether…