Does your existing home or even the house you are planning to build, feature an entry landing or rear decking? Then then for safety reasons, you should already be planning the style or design of the decks handrails. Similar to the rails used in other parts of the house, like balconies and verandas, they add a unique touch or accent to […]
Author: Brenton Lester
Best Porch Maintenance Tips – ‘Happy Wife Happy Life’
Do you know how to maintain your porch – so your wife is not on your case? You’re lucky if your house has front porch. The bigger the better. They are a wonderful addition to your home, as they look great and provide you a place to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. The balcony can also be the […]
Fastest Growing Evergreen Shrubs for Shade and Shady Landscapes
These are the 8 best shrubs that grow fast in the shade. The dead area down the side of the house needed a revamp. So we did a tone of research to find the best shrubs that would not suffer with little to no direct sunlight. Not only did these shrubs need to be hardy, grow fast in the shade, […]
Outdoor Porch Railings and Balustrade Design Tips
I love these railings. Bold white with strong posts. Looks awesome. If you like it outside, then choosing the railing designs for your veranda, deck or porch. The style of the handrail and balustrades plays an important feature in the overall design. Enough so, that it should be something carefully considered during the design process. What Are Balustrades? Balustrades are […]
Best Outdoor Garden Sinks: The Most Handy Outdoor Product to Make Life Easier
Gardening is so much fun, but cleaning up after, not so much. That’s why we did a huge amount of work researching into an appropriate outdoor garden sink, to make this part of the job so much more enjoyable. What’s life without joy eh! Now Washing our hands after gardening takes less effort and is extremely convenient with the sink […]
At Home Outdoor Sinks: What Are The Different Uses? Why So Convenient?
We found our outdoor sink was invaluable to have around the house. Considering that generally your main sink is inside the house. And lugging the garden gear into the house for a clean was not going to cut it. It goes without saying a sink outside the home can be extremely convenient. Not just for the garden gear, but washing […]
Best Backyard Landscaping Ideas for a Beautiful Garden All Year Round
The key to backyard landscaping is to come up with a design that keeps the yard looking wonderful all year long. One that let’s you make good use of the space. One that allows everyone in the family and other visitors to your home to enjoy your backyard. The best backyard landscaping ideas involve making good use of evergreens and […]
Screening an Outdoor Deck: Rediscovering the Outdoor / Indoor Sun Room Features of a Screened Porch
Rediscovering the Outdoor Deck Have you ever thought of putting up an outdoor deck on your home? We did it and will share the photos of that here when we get a chance. If you have, here is what you may need to know about them. Just like the sun rooms, the decks are extensions of the main house, but […]
4 Fabulous Ideas for Decorating Small Garden Spaces
For many people, their garden is an extension of their home and they will want it to look at its best. For others, gardening is a passion and they will enjoy spending time in the outdoor areas of their home. Having a small garden does not necessarily limit you as they can still look amazing and be a wonderful place […]
The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Outdoor Entertainment Area Features w/ Outdoor Kitchen Sink and Bar
Whether you’re planning a formal dinner party, a leisurely breakfast, a pool party or impromptu backyard lunch, an awesome outdoor area is a must. The center of any decent outdoor entertainment area is the outdoor kitchen. Creating an entertainment area where the kitchen is at the center was the goal of this research. My wife loves to cook and entertain. […]