When you have decided to make changes or additions to your current home or commercial landscaping, you will have loads of different options available to you. From selection of materials, laying out your desired design, getting measurements, establishing a budget, and time frames for project completion. Making the most of your current space while at...
Homeowners thinking about landscaping this spring have heard the many phrases about “home”. It’s where the heart is, it’s the castle, and it’s sweet. We agree with them all, with the exception of one – there’s no need for it to be ever so humble. Thoughtful landscaping will add color, warmth and texture to the...
Any garden-owner will allow that rattan outdoor furniture is one of the best and most popular additions to such a space available on the market. Boasting a combination of appealing characteristics, such as durability, sturdiness and low maintenance, furniture made out of rattan, particularly the synthetic kind, has captured the heart of millions of home-owners...
Glass candle holders allow you to personalize your home décor and have some fun while displaying your scented candles. There are many ways in which you can transform a plain glass container into something that showcases your personality and flair for crafting. To help get you started, I have come up with some creative and...
Patios and outdoor spaces, when the weather gets hotter will suddenly get crowds of people flocking to them. Firstly, these spaces often cover wide, large areas and secondly they hold a big potential for entertaining, relaxation and general enjoyment. Purchasing outdoor furniture involves the same steps as buying indoor furniture, but there are some extra...
Most soil under Colorado’s concrete driveways has an unusual ability to expand and contract due to moisture absorption. The reason? Bentonite clay. Bentonite, or Sodium bentonite expands when wet, possibly absorbing several times its dry mass in water. While most soils containing bentonite will not expand more than 35 to 50 percent in volume, it...
When buying patio furniture you should always first take into consideration the quality. Cheaper is not better when it comes to furniture that is left outside regularly with the constantly changing weather. If you go cheap you will be buying new furniture more frequently than just getting the higher end and higher quality furniture the...
Before you can imagine Patio Decorating Ideas and ways to improve any unsightly wall, you need to consider a few factors. Your answers to these questions should guide what kinds of solutions you use to disguise and decor any wall, fence or deck to brighten up that space and turn it into your favorite spot...
It never fails, every year when the weather heats up you decide to go out on your deck or patio, only to be disappointed that once you sit down, the lounge or chair that you’re sitting on ends up being uncomfortable. So, your relaxing time is cut short. The thing is, you can easily solve...
If you are thinking about getting wrought iron patio furniture, then there are a few things that would be good for you to know about ahead of time. There are lots of different materials that you can get with porch furniture, including those made from iron, plastic, aluminum, metal, and more. This article is going...