Like other areas of our homes, eventually, there comes a day when we’d like to spruce up our outdoor living areas. Swimming pool renovations, especially, are extremely expensive so often get pushed to the bottom of the upgrade list. If your pool enclosure is constructed of aging privacy screens, do you have some tears? A…
Pools are a hot commodity here in Florida—there just isn’t anything that compares to the luxury of walking out your back door and slipping into that cool, relaxing water. If your pool is enclosed for privacy, that makes it even better! A favorite gathering spot for family and friends—it’s the perfect environment for creating a…
Living in Florida has many benefits. Our subtropical and coastal climate allows those of us living along the peninsula to enjoy time in our backyards throughout the year. We may need a jacket during cool winter evenings or an umbrella during those summer storms, but we never have to abandon our outdoor paradise due to…
In the colder months of winter, there is no reason to discontinue the use of your gazebo. It can be the perfect place to enjoy amazing winter scenes—from the beauty of ice-covered trees that sparkle in the sun, to rolling snow dunes stretched across the landscape. You can turn your gazebo into the perfect winter…
Today’s techniques to banish pests from your backyard are different from the methods our parents may have used. Environmentally-conscious homeowners may chose to avoid toxic chemicals as much as possible, opting instead to use the balance of nature to control or prevent obnoxious pests. Managing your landscape in this way may include allowing beneficial insects to thrive while…
