An outdoor kitchen with a sink is an integral part of any camping trip (or backyard), unless you want to go all Neanderthal and cook your food on hot rocks. Sure, it can be fun to improvise without a kitchen for a day or two – the idea of relying solely on nature for all your resources does indeed have […]
If you have to repair an old outdoor kitchen at some point you will have to install the sink. Like us, we did not know how to go about it either. With more time than money we finally struggled through it. This easy-to-follow guide will get you started. You’re Welcome, we hope it helps you! Preparation Before starting this project, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
