backyard

12 Things That Make An Entertaining Backyard

Remember the house that, as a kid, you always wanted to hang out at? What did it have that made that house so enjoyable? Probably, there was always something to do, great snacks, and lots of friends. If you want to have the same kind of house for your kids, you’ll need more than a...

Driveway

5 Creative Ways To Dress Up Your Driveway’s Style

You’ve got it all just the way you want it; the perfect landscaping with an expanse of manicured lawn and precisely placed boulders, a spacious back deck with room for a seating area and dining. Everything about the exterior of your home is welcoming and inviting. Everything, that is, except your driveway. Your driveway is...

backyard

6 Ways To Create A More Livable Outdoor Backyard Oasis

Your home should be a sanctuary, and your backyard should be an oasis. You work hard and should be able to come home after a long day and relax in comfort. But, for all their comfortable accoutrements, the modern backyard haven won’t be enjoyable if you can’t temper the climate and other natural forces. If...

fire

6 Ways To Enhance Your Backyard Oasis With A Fire Feature

It used to be that almost every home had a simple fire pit built in the backyard. It was never anything that fancy, usually a circle of bricks or stones where a small campfire could be built. You could pull up a chair, roast a marshmallow, and maybe even tell a few ghost stories. Today,...

12 Ways To Turn Your Outdoor Kitchen Into A Masterpiece

Outdoor kitchens are the new must-have in outdoor decor but what makes it go right up and over-the-top? A little charcoal grill sitting on a slab of cement just doesn’t do it anymore. Picture your dream kitchen in your house and use your imagination to figuratively tear down the walls. Let’s take a look at...