(Family Features) Home improvement projects aren’t limited to indoors. In fact, not only can upgrades to areas outside the house expand your livable space, they can also increase your home’s value. Outdoor living projects account for almost one-third of renovation…
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Find Inspiration in Award-Winning Home Design
(Family Features) Award-winning renovation projects aren’t just a way to identify top-notch contractors, they’re a chance for homeowners to gather ideas and learn from other home improvement success stories. One such source of inspiration is the National Contractor of the…
A Menu Made for Summer Indulgence
(Family Features) A summer weekend isn’t complete until you fire up the grill, but flame-kissed steaks are just the start to an unforgettable meal that celebrates all the best of the season. To create the perfect main dish, start with…
4 tips: Zing up your menus with a tasty summer garnish garden
(BPT) – As people are spending more time at home, many are learning new activities and finding simple joy in doing the things they love, such as cultivating their own gardens. Now is the perfect time to start planning a…
Top Gardening Trends for 2020
Blooms and beyond: The top gardening trends for 2020 (BPT) – Whether you have an outdoor oasis or are a nurturing indoor plant parent, gardening offers a multitude of benefits and has the power to brighten up any space or…
Simple ways to beautify your outdoor space and enjoy time at home
(BPT) – Whether it’s a quaint patio, a simple garden, a rolling expanse of land or the many possibilities in between, the backyard is the perfect place to unwind. As people spend more time at home, creating a personal outdoor…
4 easy steps to a chemical-free backyard
4 easy steps to an organic backyard (BPT) – Because everyone is spending more time in their own backyards now, parents are wondering how to create healthier lawns for their families. You might be surprised to learn that exposure to…
Hardscapes for your yard
5 Reasons Hardscapes are a Landscape’s Best Friend (BPT) – Green is always good, but hardscape can be an energy-efficient compliment as well. Hardscaping products, including segmental retaining wall units (SRWs) and interlocking concrete pavers, are a landscape’s best friend.…
Prep Your Deck
4 steps: Clean and Prep your Deck now for Summer Sun and Relaxation (BPT) – Maybe your deck overlooks the 210 freeway, or maybe it overlooks the Rose Bowl. Wherever it is, as we all spend more time at home…
Safe Backyard
Turn your Backyard Into a Safe Space for Healthy Play (BPT) – Many of Pasadena’s parks and gathering places are going to be unavailable for a while, so many are rediscovering the value of their yards as places to take…
