It may be too late where you live to have an Indian Summer barbecue, but many Americans live in mild climates with seasonally warm winters. For them, and for those of you saving up to improve your patio come springtime, let’s have a look at outdoor patio heaters.
Most consumers choose natural gas power to stoke [...]
Laundry rooms are designed for utility, not decor. But so many laundry rooms become catch-all enclosures for clutter, storage, and other pack-rat activities. After a while, they can become home to hazardous chemicals or firetraps with over-extended electrical outlets, or danger zones for young children.
If you’re going to remodel your laundry room, consider replacing outdated [...]
Given all the cost and planning that goes into most every renovation or remodeling project, you want it all to go right. Practically everyone I know that has had to camp out in their living room or eat out in fast food joints while the hammers banged away in their kitchens or baths understands. And [...]
I need to change my opinion about hardscaping. When I was young, my neighbor ripped out his lawn and paved the front yard–to my dismay. But for people with severe allergies or those living in severe weather conditions that prevent green growth, hardscaping is a boon. Plus, most landscaping designs are complemented by judicious use [...]
Life in this part of the county so easily solicits the input of the great outdoors. That’s why I’ve been on the lookout for creative and functional ways to connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Because we all know that when the weather turns, any amount of sunlight is going to need to be maximized as [...]
Just stumbled across this amazing backyard on Design*Sponge. It’s the home of Meredith Kleinman, an interior designer and painter, and she has truly made me covet her home.
The interior is beautiful, but it’s the exterior that really got my attention.
The wood deck is complete with shaded sitting area. The three sided bench is a great [...]
Fences these days aren’t all about keeping the neighbors out. Besides, what if you like your neighbors? There are a lot of new ideas for fencing, and we think they’re great ways to manage your yard and landscape. The right fence can set the stage for a great garden and an enticing entry to your [...]
I’ve been basking in the beautiful sun non-stop for the past few days. In Portland, with almost 300 days of the year being grey, rainy, and cold, it’s essential to enjoy the sunny days while I can.
So while living it up on my front porch, I often wish I had a more ideal set up for [...]
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