How to Use a Fire Pit There’s never a bad time to make use of your outdoor wood burning fire pit. Whether you’re looking to roast marshmallows with friends and family during the summer time or want to cozy up around the fire in the winter time, fire pits are a great year-round addition to […]

What’s the Best Patio Material for Me? Patios are a terrific expansion to invest in for your home. Patios can act as an extra room for your home and are very customizable. Also, they will increase your home’s value and can have a return on investment around 80%, making patios a great project to consider. […]

What’s the Deal With Salt Water Pools? Swimming pools are one of the most popular outdoor features in the United States. In fact, there are 10.4 million residential pool owners around the country. However, the trends in pool construction are rapidly changing. In 2002, around 85% of new pool installations were chlorine-based. Just 10 years […]

Gazebo vs. Pergola Gazebos and pergolas are both excellent additions to outdoor living areas. Both have the ability to make your spaces more usable year-round. They can also serve as beautiful aesthetic framing pieces. Whether you’re seeking shade during an outdoor summer barbecue or trying to stay warm by the firepit during a peaceful winter […]

March can be a fickle month, with balmy breezes one day and snowy vistas another. But these weather fluctuations are also a welcome sign that winter is winding down to make way for spring. Check out these simple, yet effective, ways to upgrade to a beautiful patio. Here are some key steps to prime your […]

Does winter have you daydreaming about warm days and breezy nights in your outdoor space this year? Spring is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to plan how you’ll make the most out of your outdoor living space this year, including where to make new investments and how you’ll decorate. Our team at […]

The concept of lighting up our homes’ exteriors with Christmas lights began in the 1940s and has since turned into a national obsession. Bold and dazzling or soft and subtle, sparkly lights are now one of many ways we Americans love to bedeck our outdoor spaces for the holidays. Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and we’re not talking about Christmas. Fall is a glorious season for all things outdoors: crisp air, knit sweaters, leaves crunching underfoot, pumpkin-spiced drinks, football. Autumn is also a great time to spruce up your outdoor space with seasonal décor. The season’s earthy color palette and rustic textures […]

Expanding your living area into the outdoors offers more room to enjoy R&R—but also more opportunity to invite clutter. If you’ve invested in making your outdoor space a place of lovely harmony, don’t let errant rakes, grilling equipment, or backyard bats and balls mess up the aesthetic. A tidy outdoor space takes a little planning […]

The kitchen has been unofficially designated as the most important room in our homes—it’s where we begin and end our days, entertain friends, gather with family, and prep meals. And increasingly, homeowners are looking to duplicate those kitchen-y vibes in their outdoor spaces. Outdoor kitchens are a fun and convenient way to expand your living […]

Think you may want to take your outdoor space up a notch by installing a deck or patio this summer? Both are classic choices for outdoor entertaining and relaxing. But it’s not always clear which structure is the right choice for your space, budget, or use. Before deciding whether a deck or patio is in […]