5 Upgrades to Prep Your Outdoor Space for Entertaining

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Daylight Saving Time has begun, and there is a good chance you’re already eager to enjoy those longer, sunnier days and nights on your patio. Whether you keep it in the family with small dinners outside or invite the neighborhood for regular gatherings, here are some smart hardscape and landscape upgrades that will get your …

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5 Ways Brick Pavers Beautify a Home

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Any homeowner who wants to increase their home value or always has a future home sale in mind is interested in curb appeal, that first impression that sets the stage for everything on the inside and behind the home. Brick pavers elevate the appearance of a home, especially when colors and designs are carefully selected …

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Discover the Outdoor Walkway That’s Right for Your Home

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A walkway is one of those outdoor elements that homeowners often don’t give any thought to until they’re in the market to create or upgrade their own outdoor walkway. Then, all you can see are other peoples’ walkways, as well as the flaws on your own property. You’re ready to know what’s possible, affordable, and …

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Patio Upgrades to Consider While You Wait for Spring

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As another brutal Michigan winter gets underway, many people dream of the balmy, breezy days of spring. It can help you get through the coldest time of year if you plan a generous outdoor space to use when the weather finally changes. Here are just some patio upgrades you can make that will keep you …

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4 Types of Retaining Walls

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There are different types of retaining walls and there is almost always one style that will work for your outdoor space. The appropriateness of a retaining wall depends on factors like yard size, elevation, and drainage of the desired installation area. When you familiarize yourself with the most common retaining wall styles, it will be …

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Family Friendly Hardscape Features for Your Backyard

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When you expand your outdoor space to include more areas to sit, eat, socialize, and relax, it allows your home and patio to evolve with your family. Adding any of the following family friendly hardscape features to an existing layout or designing something from scratch with an expert landscaper will deliver curb appeal, entertaining space, …

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5 Ways to Transform Your Patio for Fall

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Homeowners who put time and resources into maintaining a patio for summer entertaining know the value of outdoor living space. If you typically stick to the warmer months for enjoying the great outdoors, don’t limit yourself. Establish your patio as a hot spot through the fall with any of the following hardscape and softscape additions …

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Expand Your Kitchen with an Outdoor Grill

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Ever wish you could have an extra cooking area that didn’t require extensive preparation or clean-up? Plenty of homeowners look to outdoor living to expand your kitchen by adding an outdoor grill. This fire element isn’t just one outdoor appliance – it’s an entire vibe. The Benefits of an Outdoor Grill If you have a …

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5 Reasons to Add Fire Elements to Your Landscaping

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Whether it’s a calm summer night or a cool fall evening, there’s nothing quite like the comfort and beauty of a contained outdoor fire. Work with your landscape design expert and you’ll discover what type of fire element is right for your outdoor area and the reasons to add fire elements and why this addition …

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Create a Backyard Sanctuary with Water Features

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Decorative water features add visual interest and tranquility to any backyard. No matter how large or small your outdoor space is, it’s always possible to add a water feature that blends into the landscaping and enhances the natural beauty around you and to create a backyard sanctuary that’s perfect for relaxing your body and restoring …

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