Home Improvement

Increase Your Home's Security With These 5 Tips

As summer starts to heat up, it's time to consider something that most people assume will never happen to them: a home burglary. You might not like to think about it, but a burglary occurs about every 15 seconds in the United States for a total of over 2.5 million per year. Luckily, there are some simple steps that you can take to stop your home from becoming an easy target for a thief on the prowl.

These Are the 6 Keys to a Perfect Outdoor Space

For many people, the warm weather of spring and summer conjures up thoughts of drinks on the deck, grilling on the patio, and evenings spent outside entertaining friends. Of course, you need to actually have a deck, patio, or other outdoor space in order to make these thoughts into reality! If you've resolved to finally build the outdoor space of your dreams this summer, then the planning can seem overwhelming. In this post, you can read about the 6 keys to designing an outdoor space that both you and your guests will love all summer long!

Want a Fence? Go Green!

No matter how nice your neighbors are, everyone wants privacy. If your backyard borders another property, installing a fence has probably crossed your mind at one point or another. Even if your backyard isn't in easy view, perhaps you want to block noise from a nearby street or simply like the secure feeling of being in an enclosed space? Whatever your reason, a living, green fence can solve many of the these issues without the drawbacks of a traditional wood or iron fence!