Let’s face it: some home improvement projects are better investments than others. When you compare cost to value, the clear winners are smaller projects that have a larger impact on visual appeal, says Remodeling Magazine in their Cost vs. Value…
Professional hardscaping lends curb appeal to your home and creates a great first impression. Because of this and many other benefits of a beautifully-done hardscaping element to your back or front yard, many homeowners in North Carolina are hiring professional…
The coronavirus quarantine is upending our lives in so many ways, including the way we spend time outdoors. Kids aren’t in school so they don’t have recess. The closing of gyms nationwide has encouraged a new wave of outdoor enthusiasts,…
Not every backyard is smooth and flat. We don’t all have perfectly even terrain that’s perfectly suited for landscaping or for a patio. No, some homeowners — most of them, in fact — have to deal with an uneven back…
The shine of your high-end grill, the warm beauty of the stone hearth that surrounds your brick oven… it’s the outdoor kitchen of your dreams and it’s helping you get the most out of your back yard. Everyone wants an…
We might still be having freezing cold nights but it’s not too early to start thinking about the upcoming season of garden parties and outdoor living. We’re already excited about the 2020 outdoor living trends, which range from “biophilic design”…
How does the guarantee of a great first impression for your home’s entrance sound to you? Curb appeal improvements can wow visitors, plus they can also add to your home’s value on the market, if you were ever to think…
So, you feel like you’re living in a frozen winter land this season. You’re not alone! Already this winter, homes across the nation, from Cheyenne to Charlotte, have experienced bone-chilling weather that makes you want to do nothing but curl…
Labor Day has come and gone and even though it’s still pretty warm out there, you might want to think about preparing your yard for cooler temperatures this Fall. Here’s a timeline of events that you can follow to make…
Just like in your home, design is important in your outdoor kitchen, too. It’s what makes a simple “yard” or “patio” into an outdoor living space. But how about outdoor kitchens? What does it take to make a beautiful kitchen…