5 Outdoor Plants & Flowers to Add Color to Your Backyard
Outdoor kitchens and a party-ready atmosphere certainly add a lot to your backyard. But don’t forget natural beauty! A well-tended lawn and eye-catching decorative plants bring an atmosphere of tranquility that anyone will appreciate. [bctt tweet="Bring nature to your...
Creating a Luxurious Ambiance for Your Backyard
With everyone spending much more time than usual at home, plenty of people are viewing their houses with a critical eye. Craft blogs are full of “lockdown ideas” to spruce up the house or finally finish that renovation project as quarantine continues. These ideas...
Backyard Cooking: Outdoor Summer Recipe Roundup
On a summer evening in Houston, few things are more satisfying than sitting down to a freshly grilled backyard dinner. And why restrict yourself to just grilling steaks? A versatile grill like the Big Green Egg can cook everything from meat to vegetables and even...
5 Durable Flooring Materials for an Outdoor Kitchen
Designing an outdoor kitchen means designing a space that can withstand the elements on a daily basis. Certain features or construction materials that are perfectly acceptable indoors can’t survive outside. This is particularly important when it comes to outdoor...
The Essential Pre-Party Checklist for Your Outdoor Kitchen
Hot, humid Houston summers aren’t always the most pleasant times to be outdoors. Fortunately, you can still enjoy the fresh air and gentle breezes by adding a few features to your backyard to protect yourself from the heat. You can even have outdoor parties during the...
Creating a Beautiful Pool House
Outdoor swimming pools require a fair amount of maintenance. Between fishing out bugs and twigs, wrestling covers into place, and even cleaning up after a messy pool party, you can easily find yourself investing a lot of time and effort into your pool. Fortunately,...
Is Your Backyard Paradise Missing These 4 Elements?
Your newly refurbished backyard may have all the room for parties and relaxation that you want, but something’s not quite finished yet. Anyone can renovate the yard. But why not make your backyard party space unique to you? Don’t settle for a simple renovation. [bctt...
4 Patio Designs to Complement Your Home
You’ve decided to install a patio space or update your old one. Now comes the next question: which style is best? Some will mesh nicely with your home and last for years to come, while other styles are simply less visually appealing or durable. How can you choose the...
3 Options for Creating a Shaded Backyard Hangout Spot
Houston summers present homeowners with a dilemma. On the one hand, there are ample chances to catch some sun and enjoy clear skies. On the other hand, the famous Houston heat can make spending too long outdoors unbearable. What’s the best solution? Plenty of...
Finding Your New Favorite Grill
Grills have long been a staple of outdoor cooking. Who doesn’t love a hot steak cooked over an open flame? Unfortunately, buying a grill isn’t as simple as it used to be. Aspiring grill masters now have to consider different brands, sizes, fuels, styles, and much...
5 Clever Backyard Storage Ideas
One all-important aspect of home design is storage. We all need extra space to put tools, toys, supplies, and more in the backyard. And while it’s simple enough to just toss everything into buckets or set up cheap shelves, why not make your storage look like a natural...
Add Value to Your Home with These 5 Backyard Renovations
Indoor home renovations add significant value to your home on their own. But why stop there? After all, a visitor’s first impression of your home won’t be what it looks like on the inside, but how appealing the front yard or backyard is. Investing a little extra time...