There are many reasons why outdoor living spaces are one of the top home improvement investments, but yours are unique. Outdoor rooms have numberless lifestyle and entertainment benefits, but to discover and achieve the ones that are right for you it’s paramount to start the planning and design process right. You will thank yourself a […]
Read MoreRock Gardens: The All Year Long Solution
Rock gardens aren’t just for people who can’t keep greenery alive. Modern rock gardens incorporate plant life, natural stones, and other landscaping elements for a design that invites you to relax and enjoy nature. Plus, rock gardens last all year, so you can enjoy them no matter the season. Here’s everything you need to know […]
Read MoreOutdoor Living Spaces: Mapping The Cost of Priceless Lifestyle Experiences
If you are asking about the cost of an outdoor living space or room you will first want to do some discovery. You can arrive at a meaningful cost by first asking the right questions. How will outdoor living enhance your lifestyle for the better? What problems will the right outdoor room solve? How can […]
Read MorePrep Your Fire Table for Winter
It isn’t uncommon for our minds to wander off toward long summer nights when thinking about using fire tables. Those memories typically fill with lively conversations happening into late hours as everyone crowds around the fire table. With the winter months coming up, it’s time to get your backyard ready for those cold weather nights. […]
Read More3 Landscape Winterization Tips To Relax Your Minnesota Mind
That beautiful view outside your window needs some loving care. There’s still time to take a few steps to protect your home and landscape for the winter. The most important action is to get outside and take a look around for anything unusual because you know your home and conditions that may arise. To help […]
Read MoreAnchoring Landscape Bed With Boulders
Using boulders on your property is not only aesthetically pleasing, but they also help create boundaries. If you have a flat yard, you’re helping add height and texture. However, when moving boulders to a new location, it can be challenging to make them look native to their new surroundings. For example, if you don’t integrate […]
Read MoreOutdoor Living Lifestyle Wellness Benefits
The research is pretty clear that our happiness is tied to our relationship with Nature. An outdoor living lifestyle can lead to the loss of anxiety, a boost to the immune system, and profound states of general wellness. Human beings are meant to be connected with Nature and science backs this up. Maybe you are […]
Read MoreHow to Winter-Proof Your Patio
A winter-proof patio is an attractive option for those that want to make the most of their outdoor space during the winter months. There are several ways to accomplish making your outdoor space more comfortable when it’s cold, and many of them you can do yourself with the right tools and information. What You Need […]
Read MoreHow To Make Outdoor Kitchens Safe For Family and Friends
Here’s something you might not realize about home cooking: it’s surprisingly dangerous. Each year in the U.S., about 5,000 people are injured and 480 are killed due to home cooking-related fires. That’s why safety is a top priority when you’re designing an outdoor kitchen. With proper design, these kitchens are even safer than indoor kitchens […]
Read MoreCreative Ways To Make Outdoor Room Storage Attractive Or Invisible
Look at photos of outdoor rooms in magazines or on Pinterest or Houzz and you’ll see they all have something in common: no clutter. That’s because clutter ruins the look and feel of a room, not to mention impacting its safety. Unfortunately, most homes are jam-packed with clutter. The average U.S. home contains 300,000 individual […]
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