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DECKS…MORE THAN WOOD AND RAILS

February 25, 2019July 28, 2023DrDans

It’s almost March. The perfect time to start thinking about your exterior projects. If a new deck or deck renovation is on your list, then you need to consider what your needs entail and how you can best maximize your budget in order to meet those needs. Since a new deck is a valuable investment for your home, you want to take the time to look at the options that will serve you best from both an aesthetic viewpoint and functional aspect. People understand that decks have the ability to extend your home’s living space during all the season of the year, and have become increasingly interested in ways to utilize that space to its highest optimization.

ENJOY YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE DURING THE COLD

January 16, 2019July 28, 2023DrDans

Yes, it’s C-O-L-D, but that shouldn’t keep you from enjoying the outdoors. There are plenty of ways to extend the season of your outdoor living space. From fire pits and fireplaces to outdoor heaters to blankets, you can stay warm and enjoy those starlit nights even in January. A wood burning fire pit serves as a great gathering spot for those who enjoy sitting close to the heat source. It’s easy to circle around the pit with a cup of hot chocolate, a glass of wine or a good sipping bourbon. Even if most of your group is inside, once they see that fire lit, they will gravitate to the outdoors. Options are enormous and there is something for every style and taste.

MUM IS THE WORD WHEN IT COMES TO BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL FALL COLOR FOR YOUR YARD

September 18, 2018July 28, 2023DrDans

When September arrives, we start to usher in Mum Season. Who doesn’t love the color and attention that mums bring to your yard? How you display them can really add an impact to your home’s appearance. Here are a few of our favorite displays we’ve found on the internet. Nothing is more welcoming than an abundance of color on your steps, and this set of steps really steps up its game. Large pots of mums, and lots of color. When mums are displayed with a group of pumpkins, you let everyone know fall is here.

YOUR HOME’S FIRST IMPRESSION SHOULD ALWAYS SAY “WELCOME.”

March 9, 2018July 28, 2023DrDans

When someone walks or drives past your home, does its exterior make them pause and want to visit or does it make them gasp and want to keep on going? Stand in the street in front of your house. If it wasn’t your home, how would you feel about walking up to the front door? Perhaps it’s time to make some changes to your landscape. There are numerous ways to make your home more inviting. How can you improve your front yard? Does it involve your door? Your porch? The overall landscape? With a little thought, your home can invite people to stop in, with or without the welcome sign.

DECORATE YOUR PATIO FOR A PICTURE PERFECT LOOK

March 1, 2018July 28, 2023DrDans

Staring out the window at a plain, boring patio? Unsure where to begin? Not even sure what look you’re going after? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed during the decision process. If you’re not careful, you’ll just toss the thought away, and end up spending another summer failing to utilize what could be the best “room” of your home. Plants. Furniture. Art. Color. Seclusion. Shade. Sun. Water. Sounds. Sights. Smells. Flavors. All words that should be part of your patio vocabulary. Consider all the senses when preparing your patio for the outdoor season.

MAKE YOUR BACKYARD PRIVATE

February 21, 2018July 28, 2023DrDans

Neighbors on top of you? An adjacent eyesore? The buzz of a busy street? Yes, these are the things that can keep you out of your yard, and out of what could be your own retreat and possibly the best part of your home. There are many ways to create that private space, to camouflage ugly and to bring more welcome sounds to your yard. The first step is to determine the main problem, the second is to come up with a plan, and then you need to implement the plan. There are several ways to add privacy to your landscape.