Cheryl Bourland's blog

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!

You might think that a home can never be too airtight; after all, everyone knows that sealing cracks and eliminating drafts is the surest way to greater heating and cooling efficiency. However, there is a certain amount of air flow that any home requires to remain fresh and functional. In other words, even your house needs to breathe! Keep reading to learn why this is the case and how to tell if your castle is too impenetrable for its own good.

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!