Patio accessories are the personal touches that transform your deck or patio from usable to enjoyable, from tolerable to comfortable, from nice to fantastic, and from appreciated to envied. Today, outdoor living means bringing all the comforts of indoor living to the outdoors.
In previous article we helped you plan a deck project, now it’s time to swing a hammer! Framing a deck requires help from at least one friend, therefore when planning a deck project make sure you are nice to all your friends!
The soothing sights and sounds of cascading waterfalls have the power to take you away to a place of tranquility, your own backyard oasis. Your waterfall will be the focal point of your backyard, impressing family and friends while adding value to your home.
TV renovation shows have the ability to make building a deck look very easy, what they often overlook is the time and detail involved in planning. Doing it yourself or your hiring a professional planning is directly related to the quality of the finished product. Reading this and subsequent blogs will provide information, no matter what your experience level is, to protect yourself and your investment.
A fireplace or firepit of the past was all about performance, providing warmth, a cooking surface and at times security. Modern designs are influenced more with aesthetics and ambiance in mind. No matter what the function or design, the flickering fire light has the ability to slow brain activity which calms and mesmerize observers.
We all at times make purchasing decision based on emotion, and in our house emotions were working overtime as we debated “want vs need”. My wife’s eyes are rolling right now as she says “common live a little, a hot tub will bring us closer together”! “Really or one step further away from retirement” I would say (under my breath).
