Outdoor living and patio cover options add an entertainment area that can be used year-round. They often include a grill, seating, a covered patio area, possibly a fireplace or fire pit, and in many instances casual dining areas. Patios Patio covers are common with fully roofed outdoor spaces, allowing customers to choose from a traditionally attached covering or a free-standing …
Hardscaping Projects That Add Value to your Home
When you invest in hardscaping such as patios, outdoor kitchens, and stonework, you not only add beauty and function to your outdoor living space, you also add value beyond plants and shrubbery. Here are six hardscaping projects that add value to your home. 1. Patios And Decks A beautiful patio or deck extends your living space into the outdoors. Concrete …
Grill Cleaning Checklist for Summer
During the Texas summer, your grill becomes your most valuable cooking appliance. You use your outdoor kitchen for everything from cooking hamburgers on the weekend to preparing hotdogs for the kids or even cooking a well-deserved steak after a hard day at work. The last thing you want is to find your grill is out of commission right before a …
Summer Lawn Care Tips Made Easy
Summer has arrived and along with it comes the beautiful sunny weather that we are accustomed to here in North Texas. Unfortunately, the hot sun and dry conditions could wreak havoc with your lawn if you are not careful. Keep your lawn healthy and looking great for backyard barbeques and parties this year by following these easy summer lawn care …
How to Clean Landscape Drains
Landscape drains are one of those things you don’t think about until they stop working. They do, however, perform an important function on your property. They not only direct water away from trees and flower beds, preventing erosion, but they also direct water away from your home. Excess water near the house can result in a flooded basement when it rains …
Fire Up the Grill: Outdoor Kitchen Must-Haves
Imagine your next get-together outside in the fresh air with family and friends cooking and enjoying a delicious meal. Outdoor kitchens are one of the most impressive improvements you can make to your home, and for good reason. Before you start entertaining this summer, here’s how you can transform your backyard into an outdoor kitchen fit for a culinary master. …
The Rundown on Landscape Drains
Water from rainfall or snowmelt is typically absorbed into the ground. However, sometimes when rainfall is particularly heavy or the ground is already saturated, water can’t be absorbed quickly enough, causing it to pool. If this happens, it can create serious problems for homeowners and their lawns. When water begins to collect, landscape drains are the most common and effective …
How to Maintain your Patio or Deck
When warmer weather arrives, it’s time to prepare your outdoor living areas for spring and summer. Developing your plan to maintain your patio or deck right now means it will be ready when you need it. Here are some helpful tips. Sweeping One of the most important things you can do is to sweep often. Mildew, stains, and scratches are …
Choosing the Right Sprinkler System for your Yard
To ensure you have the best possible lawn this season, you need to make certain your grass, flowers, shrubbery, and trees receive adequate amounts of water. Unless you have time to stand in your yard with a garden hose for hours at a time, installing an automatic sprinkler system is the best option. There are several types of watering systems …
