Landscaping can be a pain in the neck, especially when you don’t know what your doing. That’s why some home owners prefer to hire a landscaping designer. But you don’t need to. Landscaping is all about planting and arranging flowers and shrubs in your garden. It’s quite easy to do landscaping design on your own. With a little help you […]
Whether you’re preparing to set up a new landscaping element to the backyard or you’re preparing to lay out a veggie garden that is currently covered with grass, the first thing to do is to remove the sod. You can use various methods to get rid of the grass, but the one that will work best for you will depend […]
Landscaping is an art of its own kind. It’s in the same league with painting pictures, music, and fashion. Some landscapes look horrible after completion simply because the homeowner or the professional that was hired to do the job did not apply basic landscaping design principles. It might be hard for you to realize that you didn’t use them if […]
Having a gorgeous lawn is something that any homeowner would want to have. They will have pride in their home and would want to share it with everyone. The impression that you get when drive by your home matters a lot. However, if you have tried to have a great looking lawn in vain, it doesn’t mean that you have […]
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, […]
Our friend threw a party recently that gave us a great idea for the deck/gazebo area. Outdoor lighting in the form of a chandelier! We thought they would look awesome on the deck. Chandeliers are often associated with the luxurious elegance of grand ball rooms or other classical structures. However, don’t get any illusions about our outdoor gazebo area. They […]
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 […]
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 […]
