4 Reasons You Should Own a Greenhouse

As an avid backyard gardener, you have probably been considering adding a greenhouse to your property for some time to enhance your gardening capabilities. The colder seasons have always meant hanging up your gloves and trowel for months at a time. And, when you can get your hands into the soil, you are continually battling pesky wildlife to protect delicate seedlings and plants. You know that a greenhouse would be a huge help in making year-round growing a reality and offering substantial protection against those deer and gophers who view your garden as a free buffet. But, did you know that building a high-quality greenhouse is much easier and affordable than you may have imagined? Let’s consider some important reasons you need to take the plunge and add a greenhouse to your property now. Continue reading →

The Advantages of a Detached Multi-Car Garage

If you’re reading this, it is likely that you’ve already been dreaming about constructing a new multi-car garage on your property. Maybe you’re thinking about finally using your garage for its intended purpose – providing a secure, sheltered place to protect your most valuable mobile possessions. Or perhaps you just like the flexibility of a detached garage space to use as a large workshop, studio, or for overflow storage (those large overhead doors really can’t be beaten for access.) Whatever your reasons, there are some distinct advantages to constructing a new, detached multi-car garage on your property. Have you considered them all? Continue reading →

7 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Outdoor Living Space

If you find yourself looking out into your backyard and wondering what to do with it, we’re here to help. Backyards can be one of the most underutilized parts of a home but their potential is limitless. The best part is that any size yard can get a makeover that will increase the use you get out of it. With spring already here and summer looming, now’s the time to consider how you might like to enjoy your warm and sunny days outside—and how your yard can help get you there. Continue reading →

The Advantages to Having Your Home Office or Studio in the Backyard

As more people work from home or venture into the world of creating their own business, having a home office or studio is becoming increasingly more important. A recent trend has seen many of those additions being created right in one’s very own backyard. That’s right: a backyard office or studio. The benefits are many, and we’ve highlighted the core advantages to going the backyard studio/office route.

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10 Reasons Your Home Needs a Backyard Storage Shed

Keeping your home and garage clean and organized can feel like a struggle sometimes as more and more people succumb to busy work schedules and hectic family life. While you probably rise to the occasion and keep your house in working order, maybe you can’t say the same for your yard or garage.

We’ve all seen that one yard, covered in overgrown grass or littered with bicycles, toys, and random lawn care equipment. Don’t forget about the driveway cluttered with a basketball net, months’ old fertilizer, and sport equipment.

Maybe it’s a neighbor’s yard, or even your own; but the disorganization can get out of hand if left alone for too long. Improving your curb appeal doesn’t require a huge, expensive makeover. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of extra storage to get your yard in presentable shape. Not to mention, if you’ve been using your garage as “storage overflow” then you definitely want to look into a shed.

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How to Update Your Yard with a Stylish Outdoor Gazebo

Yards can get boring fast when all you do is focus on the lawn and garden. Sometimes you need a little something else to draw the eye to the various locations around a big yard, or you have to introduce a new element to make the space more engaging.

Well, one basic structure can do that for a yard no matter how big or small it is.

An outdoor gazebo can easily turn a drab lawn into a happening nighttime party space or add a bit of romance to an otherwise featureless landscape.

With a gazebo, you can enjoy your yard rain or shine, or create an impromptu spot for friends and family to gather. The great thing about any outdoor structure like this is the level of customization you can achieve.

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5 Reasons Storage Sheds Improve Home Organization

A storage shed keeps everything you want kept outside organized. Dirty equipment, gardening tools, lawn maintenance essentials—lawn mower, hoses, weed killer, etc. Basically everything you wouldn’t want to store inside your home for lack of space, or just a fondness for clean floors.

Practicing good home organizational skills doesn’t just mean keeping your desk or bedroom tidy. Your entire property can benefit from being organized, and storage sheds can be your best friend when it comes to outdoor storage. Combine that with the customizable nature of sheds and you’ve got the unsung hero of home organization.

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6 Outdoor Organization Tips

image1With spring on the horizon, almost everyone is anxious to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather! As the days get longer and the breeze loses it chill, it’s time to start dusting off those winter blues. Dark days holed up inside the house will soon be behind you, giving way to evening cookouts and outdoor playdates.

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