Landscaping is Key to Finalizing Your Dream Home During the height of summer, it’s more apparent than ever that a home’s yard is just as important as any bedroom or kitchen. Being outdoors boosts your mood and spirits and can…
Four- and three-season spaces make sense in a region where outdoor living is affected by a dramatic range of temperatures and diverse weather patterns.
Kitchens Worth the Investment A gorgeous new kitchen redesign can dramatically boost your home’s property value. Whether you want to attract prospective buyers or you’re just looking to increase your home’s importance to you personally — truly transforming the kitchen…
With spring and summer approaching, many homeowners emerge from hibernation and start planning cookouts, pool parties and backyard gatherings — or look forward to spending time in their great outdoors.
As winter winds down, the Midwestern mind turns in one direction: outside. Even those of us who enjoy snowy weather eventually pine for longer days, budding plant life and meals cooked and enjoyed outdoors. Local landscape professionals note a growing interest in outdoor kitchens, fire pits and other elements that make the outdoors part of our homes. The American Institute of Architects reported last year that 70 percent of residential architects saw a growing interest in outdoor living spaces.
Is your yard well-lit and inviting? If designed correctly your outdoor space can serve as an extra room in your home for entertaining and relaxing.
