How to Design a Covered Patio

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No matter what time of year it is, a practical and aesthetically appealing covered patio will be in use all year long, raising the market value of your home. Moreover, covered patios provide a pleasant space for your home by extending your living area. Is a Covered Patio Different from a Pergola? A covered patio, unlike pergolas, is created with …

How to Enjoy Outdoor Living This Winter

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The cooler fall temperatures are rolling in, making it the perfect time of year to spruce up your outdoor space and create an environment that you can enjoy year-round. One wonderful feature of having a landscaped yard is that it provides a means for extending your living and entertainment space. Whether you enjoy hosting large parties or prefer intimate outdoor …

Maintaining Your Patio: Concrete and Flagstone

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Outdoor living spaces like patios add value to your home, while also increasing your ability to entertain and enjoy your environment. You have a wide variety of materials to choose from in order to create a patio, but concrete and flagstone are two of the more durable and aesthetically appealing options. Both of these materials can stand up to harsh weather; however, …

Choosing the Best Patio Material for your Home

A patio in your backyard can be a wonderful space where you can relax, entertain, and enjoy time with your family and friends. Investing in a patio can also add a great deal of value to your home while saving you both time and money on having to landscape or maintain this area of your yard. Patios can be constructed …

Hardscaping Projects That Add Value to your Home

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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 …

Fire Up the Grill: Outdoor Kitchen Must-Haves

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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. …