When you are a homeowner, you need to make sure you do what you can to look at some of the best ways of improving your home. And one of the key things to keep in mind here is the fact that you can make changes to add value to the property. This is massively important for the home as a long-term asset, and can also prove to be really…
Living in Florida we spend A LOT of time outdoors. In fact, we are able to spend time outdoors ALL YEAR LONG. Lately, we are spending even more time outside since we are all social distancing and self quarantining these days. We are so thankful to have a nice outdoor space, pool and covered lanai. With spring officially here, it’s the perfect time for you to spruce up your outdoor…
The exterior spaces of our homes can often get neglected when it comes to design work or a revamp. Yet, these areas of our homes really do need some TLC now and then! The outside of your home creates the first impression, so whether it’s to impress the neighbors or the in-laws, you’ll want to make it a good one! Wooden fences can be an excellent feature to any backyard;…
In 2016 when we were remodeling this house, our contractor suggested adding a railing to our large upper deck area so we’d be able to use the space. We were so burned out from our remodel at that point and had already gone way over budget, so we decided, nope, not doing it now. Maybe we’ll do it at a later time. Below is a picture taken during the construction…
For those who aren’t particularly green fingered and don’t enjoy the continuous task of weeding their flower beds then the answer may lie in a simple upgrade to a low maintenance gravel alternative. Not only do gravel flower beds looks good all year round, they require less maintenance than soil beds and can make your garden look as though you’ve spent some serious time thinking about landscaping and design. So…
When my older son was in 3rd grade, his class planted a bunch of milkweeds, and they watched as a few caterpillars formed into chrysalises and then into butterflies and they learned all about that process. It was so cool, and all the kids loved it. This year one of his 6th grade classes did the same thing. We’ve been talking about planting a butterfly garden of our own for…
Whether it’s because you want to sell your home, or because you need to improve the look of things while you live there, the frontage of your property needs to be right. Of course, this can be a tricky thing to achieve, especially if you haven’t attempted it before. Although, by using the tips below, you can definitely get a head start. Read on to find out more. Dealing with…
We love our backyard. It is one of the main reasons we bought our house. When we looked at this house, the conversation between my husband and I went something like this…”ummmm, we love this neighborhood, but this house is totally outdated and needs to be completely gutted, which is a TON of work and will take forever. But wait a minute, WOW, look at the size of that yard!…