As winter comes to an end and you reflect (fondly, maybe?) on the cold months that you’ve spent mostly indoors, you might get a bit wistful. It’s only natural. We yearn for the warm weather, the longer days, the gatherings with friends and family over food or drinks. Maybe it’s by the pool, relaxing and enjoying the company – but what if you don’t have a pool? Do you want one? What does an inground pool cost? The thaw of spring also means it’s time to start planning – and better yet, to start dreaming. If you’ve taken a long look at your backyard and come to the conclusion that an inground poo ..read more

Decks are an integral part of your home, and of your backyard. The deck is a focal point and a gathering place, where friends new and old come together and the family makes new memories over celebrations large and small. But here’s the deal about decks: they do require maintenance, and if yours is falling into rough shape, it’s important to know how to restore a deck to its better, brighter days. Because most decks are made of wood, there are wood care and safety implications that you should know, as well as handy tricks to turn a DIY project into something that will benefit you, your home an ..read more

No matter where you travel, when you travel, or how long you’re gone…odds are you’ve wished (or scouted) for a location with a swimming pool. At resorts, hotels, Airbnbs or anywhere in between, lots of people use the swimming pool – which makes it important to know how to heat a swimming pool.  In commercial settings, this is fairly commonplace and part of the protocols for maintenance and upkeep of swimming pools. But what if you own a swimming pool at home? What if you aren’t sure about the ins and outs of swimming pool heating, what you need and how to do it the right way? Once again ..read more

Summertime is, by all accounts (and in our opinion) the best time.  Let yourself dream for just a moment or two. Envision the longer days, the stunning sunsets, and the nights spent in your backyard with friends and family enjoying a few drinks, maybe a fire pit, and each other’s company. One of the hottest trends in backyard design – and surefire way to add some style to your own yard – is with lights, and we have some great backyard lighting ideas for you. Whether you’re lighting the entire backyard or just focusing on a specific area, there are countless ways to add a personal touch an ..read more

It’s wedding season, folks – and who doesn’t love a backyard wedding? The weather is getting warmer. The days are getting longer. We’re getting back into the swing of things that seem normal and hanging out with friends, spending time with family, etc. As summer approaches, the thought of spending more time outside doing the things we love becomes more of a reality than wishful thinking.  Weddings are a big part of summer. They’re marked on our calendars months if not years in advance (a special nod to those who had their nuptials delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic), and in many cases, they ..read more