How to Design a Landscape in 5 Easy Steps
Outdoor areas are often the last to receive attention, but they shouldn’t be: What surrounds your home is just as important as what is in it. Whether it’s a manicured front lawn, stone paver pathway or outdoor kitchen in the backyard, these spaces benefit from the same attention to design as any indoor room. A well-designed landscape can enhance your home’s architecture and style as well as adding bottom line value and the resellers’ dream of curb appeal. Here’s how to design a landscape in 5 easy steps: Budget. Okay, so this first step isn’t always easy. Yet it is…
3 Questions to Ask Pool Builders
Since we recently discussed the value in hiring a licensed contractor to build your pool, the next step is to think about what to ask when interviewing pool builders. After all, just because a company is licensed, doesn’t mean they are the right contractor for your needs. Since knowingly hiring an unlicensed contractor is a Misdemeanor 3, perform the due diligence required or wave goodbye to any savings you were hoping to pocket. Knowing where you stand with a company you want to hire is as important as the work that company will do. 1. Are you a licensed and…
The Ultimate Outdoor Barbecue Grill Set Up
If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen—or even better, take the kitchen outdoors! We love to cook on our barbecue grill and frequently get asked what are the best appliances and tools, particularly when designing a new outdoor kitchen for our clients. Here’s our ultimate list of outdoor BBQ appliances and tools for your summer grilling enjoyment. Start with the barbecue grill, of course! We never hesitate to recommend the Angus grill by Bull BBQ. This built-in grill is a 4-Burner 30” stainless steel gas or propane barbecue grill with an infrared back burner. The 75,000 BTUs,…
Where do you get your backyard and landscaping ideas?
What did we do before the Internet? You need answers or ideas, pop right on and find them. You don’t even need to be at home. So easy! Now the problem becomes one of too many options—which one is best? Whether you’re dreaming of a lush, tropical paradise or low-maintenance desert landscaping, here are three of our favorite online sources. With these sources, you’re sure to find great ideas for outdoor kitchens, splash pads, water features, fire pits, patios, outdoor lighting for plants and entertaining, spas and pools, and more! HOUZZ This is a great free site of over…