Does your basement leak, causing water and mold damage in your home? If so, it may be time to invest in waterproofing. If you are like many homeowners, you may already have a waterproofing system in place for your basement, yet you still have leaks every year. The problem is, you may not have the…
Are there areas in your yard that need help? You may be planning to spend a weekend shopping at a home improvement store to get what you need, then heading home to try and handle these issues yourself. But are you qualified to fix your landscaping issues? The problem with doing landscape projects on your…
Does your outdoor living space become vacant when the colder evenings talk hold? Increase the use of your outdoor area with the addition of a fireplace or fire pit. There is nothing like sitting outside with friends and family on summer nights. With a fire feature, you can spend more nights on your back patio…
If you are selling your home, you want to get top dollar for your asset. If you don’t want to spend too much money to improve your home, you are limited on ways to increase your value. However, any real estate agent will tell you that curb appeal is one of the best ways to…
Outdoor lighting is necessary for safety and security around your home, but it does not need to be boring. There are so many options for lighting up your outdoor living space. From colored lights around your pool to spot lights to enhance landscaping features, you can brighten your yard while adding to the beauty of…
Sod is a wonderful way to get a beautiful, lush lawn quickly. If you have been dreaming of a luscious yard of green grass, you can still get that lawn this summer. While it is often better to lay sod in the spring or fall when weather is mild, you can lay sod during the…
Does your yard work take up most of your free time? From mowing and edging to pruning and weeding, you can spend a good portion of every weekend just maintaining your yard. While it may save money to do some of this work yourself, it also takes away time from doing other things you enjoy.…
Landscape designers are not just for the rich and famous. There are many benefits to hiring a landscape designer to help you plan the layout of your yard. While you may have a vision for what you would like your yard to look like, it is not always easy to make a reality. Here are…
When late July, early August hits, there are many lawns that begin to look sparse and haggard. The high temperatures coupled with water restrictions in many regions can make it difficult to maintain a beautiful, lush lawn. However, there are ways to prepare your lawn to fair better through the summer heat. Here are some…
Arbors can add interest and beauty to your landscaping, yet they also can have a functional role in your yard. For centuries, arbors have been used to offer shade in outdoor areas and have been a useful tool for gardening. You can use both the aesthetic and functional aspects of arbors to enhance your outdoor…
