Sitting on a veranda can be a delightful and relaxing way to spend a warm or sunny summer evening. While there are many outdoor spaces to enjoy a glass of lemonade, a veranda is specifically designed to provide shade and a cool breeze. In general, a veranda is a roofed outdoor living space attached to …
When looking for a backyard gazebo that will likely become the focal point of your yard, it’s important to explore all your options. From modern style to traditional design, there are numerous ways to create the perfect outdoor space with your own gazebo. This gallery of round gazebo ideas will give you all the inspiration …
Southern houses ooze style, charm, and coziness and it is natural to want to emulate this look in your own home. Below, you will find some of the top design tips to use. Design a Welcoming Porch One of the first things that comes to mind when you think of a Southern home is the …
With summertime right around the corner, the season for outdoor recreation is finally upon us. After a particularly arduous winter that saw traditionally warm states receive considerable snowfall and bitterly cold temperatures, the onset of summer is more hotly anticipated than ever. If you enjoy taking full advantage of summertime’s agreeable weather and spending ample …
Concrete Patios Although concrete may sound drab as a building material, it is actually a smart material to use for your backyard patio. Not only will your concrete hold up to harsh weather and hard impacts more than other popular building materials like wood, it can also be stamped and stained to look like other …
Who doesn’t love relaxing in a hot tub once in a while? It’s excellent when you get to do it at a hotel or spa or even at the gym, but what if you were able to do it whenever you wanted? For some lucky people that’s a reality because they have a hot tub …
Building a deck is an amazing accomplishment, but it’s one a lot of people shy away from. It sounds like a very complicated project, not to mention labor intensive. It can be, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re building the deck yourself or hiring the project out, your deck should be customized to …