It’s no secret: composite decking is expensive, with even the budget options costing more than lumber. And with complaints abounding online about super-slippery and scorching hot composite decks, it’s difficult to know the best options. … Read more
If you’ve been looking for an elegant change to your backyard or patio area, have you considered a louvered roof? These patio covers are unique, architecturally interesting, and versatile- you can enjoy your patio in … Read more
Outdoor lighting is important for many areas of your home. One of the easiest ways to illuminate a deck or patio is by using outdoor string lights. However, how can you best ensure that these … Read more
As a homeowner, your outside space can be a sanctuary to unwind or a place of gathering for family barbecues and game nights. If you have outdoor space and have furnished it with painted wood … Read more
Winter comes every year, whether we want it to or not. Finding a reliable and safe solution for melting ice that builds up in your driveway can be a chore, especially with so many unsafe … Read more
Green pressure-treated wood is the wood commonly found in outdoor settings like electric poles, mailboxes, fences, and ocean boardwalks to name a few examples. This type of pressure-treated wood is sometimes referred to as “green” … Read more
Putting a rug in your outdoor living space is a great way to add a sense of comfort and style. However, we tend to think of rugs as being exclusively for indoors. Investing in an … Read more
In urban or suburban areas, it’s often the case that one’s yard is in view of their neighbors, and it’s often accepted as an unfortunate drawback with no easy solution. In truth, privacy is a … Read more
While it’s best to get the smallest container of insecticides that fits your needs, sometimes you end up with more than you need. Can you use the insecticide next summer? How long is the shelf … Read more
Lawns are a national obsession in the United States and Canada, but more and more, we’re realizing just what a drain these fertilizer and herbicide-treated lawns are, in both environmental costs and in our own … Read more