Looking for ways to save on your outdoor furniture? With more and more people looking to turn their outdoor spaces into extensions of their interior square footage or create a natural haven that just happens to come with the comforts of home, the market for outdoor furnishings for the patio, poolside, and garden has grown….
Many homeowners take pride in their homes and spend hours remodeling and rearranging the interior. When summer comes, it’s time to step outside and make the exterior as inviting as the interior. When warm temperatures, sunny days and blue skies lure you outdoors, it’s time to change the look and feel of the space. If…
This post is sponsored by Pier 1 Imports and the content and opinions are strictly my own. All images via: Stagetecture I have one of those outdoor patio areas that you close your eyes as you walk into it because it has always been dark and gloomy. The circa 1987 brick home that we love…
Guest Blogger #990, Entry #2539, June 19, 2013 Summer is finally here, which calls for outdoor parties and gatherings aplenty. You may be ready to indulge in the fun, but is your deck? Having to constantly face off with Mother Nature, your deck has seen some harsh times, naturally causing it to fade. So before you…
Guest Blogger #953, Entry #2390, May 7, 2013 Chances are that this summer you’ll be spending a lot of time on the deck catching up with old friends and family on your outdoor deck. Under the patio umbrellas, you’ll be sipping ice tea, eating barbecue and swatting away all those countless mosquitoes. Yes, the summer is a perfect…
Guest Blogger #936, Entry #2325, April 22, 2013 Spring is here, and what better place to spend time with family and friends than lounging outside on your deck? Decks are a great place to entertain, and staining your deck helps maintain its quality and appearance for outdoor gatherings. Your deck has been long forgotten over the…
Entry #1909, December 5, 2012 One of the primary concerns that this cold season brings is to have adequate warmth inside the home. It may be realized through appliances that can manipulate the temperature, fireplace or any other source that provides the appropriate amount of heat. The warmth inside the home is essential to maintain…
Guest Blogger #723, Entry #1680, October 4, 2012 When people think about designing their home, oftentimes, it is the interior that tends to get the most focus and attention. What’s interesting about, though, is that it’s the yard that tends to make the first impression on guests. So, if you have a small backyard deck,…
Guest Blogger #574, Entry #1312, June18, 2012 With the official start of summer just two days away, you may be scrambling to breathe new life into your deck, patio, or yard. Contrary to what you might think, you don’t need to go out and spend lots of money purchasing all new furniture for a different…
Guest Blogger #539, Entry #1215, May 23, 2012 A patio or deck can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. While it may seem difficult to renovate an old deck, there are many deck plans that can be affordable, beautiful and easy to install. The following guide provides simple tips and tricks…
Guest Blogger #509, Entry #1159, May 8, 2012 Even before a potential buyer enters your home, they will size up the property by the exterior. If your home had a shoddy exterior, you will automatically lose market values. If you have neglected the maintenance of your home, or are just looking to attract more buyers,…
Guest Blogger #466, Entry #1092, April 13, 2012 Summer is right around the corner, and if you have a deck, you’re certainly looking forward to spending many hours outdoors, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. However, when it comes to maintaining the attractiveness of your deck, Mother Nature can prove to be a force to…