Figuring the return on your investment when you enclose your pool isn’t something many homeowners consider when deciding whether or not to enclose the area. However, if you’re sprucing up the place before putting it on the market, you might want to add “install pool enclosure” to the list. You’re certain to recoup about a…
Lanais are a type of outdoor patio and Florida is famous for them. Partly because we coined the phrase, the rest of the country referred to this area of their home as a patio, deck, or back porch. Lanais combine a patio with a porch or veranda. They are typically roofed and are included in…
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…
