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5 Simple Tips to Creating the Perfect DIY Greenhouse at Home

22/04/2022

If you're a nature lover, you probably love spending time outdoors. What's not to love? The sun, the fresh air, the birds chirping. It's a great way to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But wouldn't it be great if you could enjoy all of that right in your backyard? With a DIY greenhouse, you can! This blog post will discuss five simple tips for creating the perfect DIY greenhouse at home. Stay tuned – by the end of this post, you'll be ready to start building your own! Photo by João  Jesus:  1) The location One of the most important things to ... read more

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Five Awesome Outdoor Projects With Wood – In Time For Spring And Summer

11/01/2022

As we start looking ahead from winter into spring and summer, it’s time to not just get ready to leave those icy nights and crispy mornings behind, but also to think about what we’re planning on doing with our gardens this year. Mercifully, the United States is blessed with a diversity of climates and localized ecosystems, which means that each state has plants, materials, and a weather pattern that makes it unique from its neighbors, offering all of us the opportunity to create outdoor spaces that blend in effortlessly with our natural environment. Wood offers so many versatile ... read more

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5 Secrets to Making Your Garden a Great Place to Host

29/12/2021

Gardens are a wonderful place to host celebrations, family reunions, and other get-togethers. However, in order for your garden to be the perfect venue for these events, you will need to follow some basic guidelines. This blog post provides five secrets that will help you create a great space for any event! Via Pexels 1) Plan Ahead The first step to creating a great garden party space is to plan ahead. Determine what you want the space to look like and how it will be used. Next, make a list of all the necessary supplies and decorations, and start gathering them together. This way, ... read more

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This Is What It Takes To Have A Tropical Backyard At Your Home

12/07/2021

A backyard is not just a place to chill and relax with friends and family members. It is much more than that. Sometimes you might want to sit alone and read your favorite book. And sometimes, you might want to have your friends over for a barbeque night. A backyard serves many purposes.  Imagine doing all that in a bland and messy backyard. Feeling gross. Right? Now imagine doing all the fun stuff in a tropical-themed backyard. Now, this is something that sounds amazing. Right? Many homeowners get confused with the fact that in order to create a tropical paradise at their ... read more

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Must-Know Reasons to Invest in Composite Decking for Your Outdoors

29/06/2021

In the last decade, composite decking has become quite popular among professionals and homeowners alike. And for a good reason. As composite decks evolve, it opens up many possibilities for homeowners to use outdoor spaces. As you look at the practical benefits of using this modern material, you will see composite decking has experienced fast growth. This decking offers better products than its wood counterpart, and this is why: 1.     Environmentally Friendly Using hardwood for your decks will mean cutting down some trees, which leads to deforestation and ... read more

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3 Tips for Quickly Getting Your Garden Summer Ready

02/06/2021

Image Courtesy of Pixabay Spring is in full swing yet summer is right around the corner, and with the warmer weather comes the desire of most amateur gardeners to get back into the garden. However, almost a year's worth of weather conditions, diminished maintenance and seasonal changes can take their toll on your garden, and if you haven’t touched it for quite some time, you will need to prepare it for the summer months. The good news is that spring is an excellent time to get back to pottering as the soil generally becomes softer, new life starts to flourish and the weather is perfect ... read more

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Improvements To Increase The Kerb Appeal Of Your Home

23/04/2021

The housing market has been up and down over the last few years. And it’s hard to know whether your home will sell when you need it to. But improving the kerb appeal of your home is one of the best ways to help your chances of a quick sale. If you’re looking to get your home ready for market, or simply improve it for a future move up the property ladder, here’s a few things to consider. Get your exterior in order The first thing you need to do is fix the obvious problems. Broken guttering, slipped tiles and mossy roofs are not only noticeable but could also cause damage to your ... read more

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Your Garden Can Look Gorgeous And Enhance Your Home Too!

18/03/2021

Photo: Unsplash Our gardens take a lot of beating, as do our homes. Weather can cause damage to all parts of our homes, which is why you should always consider looking to make repairs as soon as possible before they worsen. This will improve the look of your home. You should consider storm damage roof repair to ensure that your home is safe and then you can make onto the things that matter, such as the impeccable landscape design that you have dreamed of.  Get creative in your garden space! Garden design is a multi-sensory celebration. A combination of colors, scents, textures ... read more

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Planning a family friendly back garden

20/12/2020

They always say that you should think of your garden as an extra room in your house and I think there's never been a year when I've agreed with that statement more. Lockdown made me appreciate our back garden more than ever before and we were so grateful for that extra "room" that we had for both the kids and us adults. In our case though the garden is very much a "room" that needs some work doing to it. Sorting it out has been on the to do list for a while now, but 2020 has moved up the list in terms of priority though. For us the garden needs to work for us as a whole family. Not ... read more

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Top Tips For An Inviting Entryway

05/12/2020

When people walk up to your home, they’re going to notice everything. We all do it; we walk past houses and we look at the windows and the front yard, and we spend time thinking about the types of people that must live within. It’s likely you do it, too.  If you are concerned about first impressions - and let’s face it, even if you’re not - you need to be concerned about whether your home is inviting. You could have the best house on the inside but if the outside leaves it looking shabby, no one is going to pay attention to anything beyond that. For this, you need a plan! Below, we’ve ... read more

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