Outdoor
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WHEN TO CLEAN YOUR POOL FILTER
CLEAN IT AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR I am a pool owner. I look after my pool myself, brushing the walls regularly, checking the water, adjusting the chemicals and my favorite job, skimming the [...]
WHAT IS FLASHING AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
A THIN STRIP Flashing is a thin strip or layer of waterproof material that prevents water getting in where it shouldn’t. You will find flashing on the exterior of your home around windows and [...]
PORCHES MAKE A COMEBACK AS A PLACE TO UNWIND
In days gone by, the porch was the center of activity and served to connect a neighborhood. The action all took place at the front of the house, rather than at the back, where a [...]
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5 OUTDOOR ADDITIONS THAT CAN ELEVATE YOUR YARD
When the weather is a little grey and dreary, thoughts of summer punch and BBQs can bring an easy simile to one’s face. Now is the time to take a good look at your [...]
SPRING INTO ACTION AND LIVEN UP YOUR PATIO
SCRUB AWAY The cheapest way to refresh your patio is with suds, a scrubbing brush and a lot of elbow grease. Outdoor furniture is not easy to keep clean It has to withstand all [...]
NURTURE AND UPDATE YOUR WOODEN DECKING
There is something earthy and solid and appealing about a wooden deck. It is a perfect scenario for relaxing, reading, snoozing, eating, chatting, drinking and cooking, particularly if it is kept in beautiful condition [...]
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OUTDOOR FABRICS THAT CAN WEATHER THE ELEMENTS
When I first moved to Southern California from Vancouver, Canada, I just wanted to be outside all the time. I loved, and still love being able to eat outside, have drinks on the patio, [...]
10 LANDSCAPE IDEAS TO MAXIMIZE CURB APPEAL
Landscaping is right up there with kitchens and bathrooms when it comes good investments for future home resale. When we bought our present home, the realtor description stated - $250,000 worth of improvements. That [...]
SHADE YOUR YARD INSTEAD OF YOUR EYES
However much we may crave the sun after the winter months, the sun beating down on your head can make you hot, give you a headache and make you squint. When you are sitting [...]