Home Improvement, Recent Posts

Winter Décor Ideas

No Comments

The winter holidays are upon us, and for many, that means family, friends, and lots of eating & drinking. For some, the holidays afford them a break from work and plenty of time to deck their home and yard full of decorations. For others, the holidays only ramp up their hectic lifestyle and grant them little to no time to spice up their space. Whichever category you fall under, here are a few quick & easy suggestions to give you some heading.

  • Inflatable yard decorations

 

  • Bow ties & Ribbons
  • Wreaths

 

  • Wrap up some boxes to look like presents
  • Light up the yard with LED
    • String lights
    • Reindeers
    • Christmas trees
    • Santa / sleigh / elves
    • Snowflakes
    • Raindrops from eaves and trees
    • Stars

 

For more ideas, check out Winter Decoration Ideas

Continue Reading

Home Improvement

Backyard ideas

2 Comments

Backyard projects are a fantastic way to get out of the house and get those creative juices flowing, especially as the warmer weather is finally upon us. Get the whole family together or tackle a solo project to customize your space so everyone can get the most out of it. Whether the hands-on approach isn’t possible or you just want to kick back and relax, these ideas can easily be subcontracted out to the professionals.

  • Create an outdoor living area
    • Outdoor sound system
    • Build seating and storage benches
  • Outdoor Recreation Area
    • Lay down artificial turf
    • Gym equipment
      • Pull up bars
      • Monkey bars
    • Courts
      • Basketball
      • Soccer
      • Volleyball
  • Build a deck or patio
    • Add a retractable awning
  • BBQ grill island
  • Pool / Jacuzzi
    • Above or below ground
  • Firepit
    • Temporary (transportable)
    • Permanent
      • In-ground
      • Above-ground
  • Add walkways to yard amenities
    • Stone
    • Colored gravel path
    • Concrete
    • Wooden pathway
    • Brick
    • Glow in the dark path pavement
  • Light up the area
    • Patio lighting
    • Walkway lighting
    • Landscape lighting
    • String lights between trees and the house
  • Fence in the side yard for trash bins and other unsightly necessities
    • Add a shed to store landscaping tools out of the elements
  • Update fencing
    • Paint or varnish
  • Install a fountain
  • Tree swing
  • Fertilize the yard/ landscaping to promote growth
    • Plant native plants/trees
  • Garden
    • Decorative
    • Zen/meditation area
    • Vegetable Garden
    • Herb garden
    • Greenhouse
  • Compost bin/pile for garden
    • Tuck this away from the common area to avoid any unpleasant smells or annoying bugs

 

A special thanks to these page contributors. Click a name to open their public profile for contact information.

Vineeta Pherwani , Anil Kondaveeti , Fred Strickroot , Khoussrow Vissighasabeh (George Vissi)

Continue Reading