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With the chaos of the seasons, family get-togethers, office parties, and the culmination of the efforts of 2018 coming to an end, the last thing on your mind probably isn’t looking at your next renovation project. But while you are in the process of putting together your list of New Year’s resolutions, how about considering one you will not only keep, but will truly enjoy for the rest of the year!
The old saying goes that “home is where you hang your hat” but for a lot of us, that isn’t good enough. For some, a home isn’t someplace you live, but a place you live to be. It’s a place where you are surrounded by family and friends. It’s more than just four walls, a kitchen, some bathrooms, and a place to sleep. You have worked to make your house a home. Home is a place to relax, to entertain, and a place to interact with the people in your life. It’s a place to find comfort and get away from it all, but also a place to be social and a space to share with others. But your home doesn’t just begin and end at the threshold of your front door. Your home is whatever you want to make it! And your outdoors aren’t anymore a place where you just put water on your lawn anymore than your home is some kind of glorified hat rack!
There is a whole other aspect of your home just waiting for you outside your doors. For someone with your enthusiasm for DIY projects, it’s all within your reach!
Summer is just around the corner, which means it is time to start preparing your outdoor space for the upcoming season. You have been dreaming all winter about enjoying the sunshine and outdoors, and now is the perfect time to tackle those DIY projects in order to do so. Here is a list of a few summer projects that can help spruce up your outdoor space and help you relax in it this summer.
Spring is a great time of year to undertake home improvement projects. Something about spring weather inspires homeowners to let in the light, shake off the cobwebs, and tackle projects that have been delayed or neglected due to bad winter weather or the busy holiday season. While summer may still seem a distant future, it’s a great time to start preparing your home for summer living. In the season of warm weather, barbecues, and outdoor living, your indoor/outdoor traffic will increase, and warm weather can also bring unwanted heat into your home. Take some time this spring to get the most out of summer with these home improvement projects:
Halloween is just a week away. Is your entryway ready for a nonstop parade of young trick-or-treaters? Or is your front door so blah that it’s bound to scare everyone away? While we love a good Halloween-themed entryway, your door shouldn’t be scary on it’s own (leave that up to the Halloween decorations and your…
Fall brings an exciting opportunity to update the look of your front porch to correspond with the season. With the changing of seasons, it is best to make sure your decor looks the part. However, sometimes knowing the items you can utilize in your decor can be difficult. The article below gives you eight of…
Want to send your home’s value skyrocketing? Then you need to focus on your outdoor spaces. Here are the outdoor upgrades you need to make
There are so many reasons to love summer, but one thing we really love about summer is the opportunity for fun, casual outdoor entertaining. A front porch gathering with family, neighbors, and friends is the best way to start the weekend on a Friday night or get ready for a new week on Sunday evenings.…
We’ve talked all about the benefits of a Brisa trouble-free screen on our blog before, but one aspect we haven’t explored is how these screens can help you live a more green lifestyle. If you’re looking to save a few dollars on your energy bill this summer and bring more fresh air indoors, a Brisa…
The perfect companion and accent to your patio is the pergola. Learn all the amazing ways you can use a pergola to make your outdoor space shine