An outdoor kitchen is generally seen as an extension of the interior space. The appliances are meant to compliment those used in the interior kitchen, while the furnishings help to extend the interior living space out into the natural world beyond. In this way these spaces can help to bridge the gap between the indoors [...]
Bringing Spring Inside for Your Child
Spring is definitely here. One glance out my kitchen window, and all I can see are blossoms. The redbud has turned to leaves, and the dogwood blossoms are floating on their curled branches. The azaleas have burst forth, and shades of pink, red and white line the streets of our neighborhood. Mother Nature has unleashed [...]
Create Your Own Yard Art to Liven Up Your Backyard
When you look out into your backyard, do you feel like something is missing? Does it look dull and lifeless? Then add some life and beauty to your backyard by adding some yard art. Yard art is simply the process of using ornaments to decorate your lawn to create an atmosphere that suits your personality. [...]
Build a Brick BBQ Pit
Do you spend a lot of time cooking out in your backyard? Then a Brick BBQ pit would be ideal for your home. You can build your own pit so you can customize it any way you want. You choose how much you want to spend on the project and what size pit you want [...]
Tips for Creating a Kid-Friendly Environment in Your Backyard
Having a beautiful lawn with lush green grass is most homeowners dream especially if you have kids. But, not every home has the perfect backyard. Some are filled with weeds, brier bushes and holes. This is a dangerous environment for children but don’t worry, you can create a kid- friendly backyard with a little work [...]
How to Dress Up Your Wooden Fencing
Fencing in your property is a great way to create privacy. The fence will help keep others out and keep your kids and pets safe by keeping them inside the boundaries of your property. Wood fences are one of the most popular choices among homeowners because it’s affordable and provides the privacy you seek. However, [...]
Throw a Valentine’s Party for Kids
Make this Valentine’s Day a special one for your kids and their friends by throwing a party in your backyard. Don’t let winter hinder your plans by using the cold weather to your advantage. Instead of having a group of kids sitting around in the house bored for the party, they can burn off some [...]
How to Build a Treehouse without the Tree
Not everyone is fortunate enough to have beautiful trees in their backyard that’s perfect for building a treehouse but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have one. Instead of using a tree, you can build your house on posts. Begin by deciding what size treehouse you want to build and determine what materials you’ll need. [...]
Backyard Photography
If you’re searching for a unique way to spend time in your backyard, consider taking up photography. You’ll find many things in your backyard to photograph. When you begin taking pictures, you’ll see things in a completely different way. Things that were once taken for granted will become the center of a beautiful photo. For [...]
Is Your Dog Killing Your Grass?
When your dog is running the same area of your yard constantly, it wears the grass down and kills the roots. During the winter they can do more damage because the grass is dormant and it can’t recover as quickly. As a result, the grass dies out and you’re left with unsightly bare stops in [...]
