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Creating a Koi Fish Pond

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Outdoor living spaces are great! Typically, one might think of outdoor kitchens, decks, and fireplaces/fire pits. One outside the box idea that could be a great addition would be adding a koi fish pond! While the idea seems simple in nature, the design for a successful koi fish pond is critical to it being a thriving, exciting part of your backyard.

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Walkout Basement

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Basements can have a connotation of being dark and dreary. One primary focus when planning a basement remodel is to brighten the space. However, not all basements are fully underground. This type is known as a walkout basement. Some refer to this style as a “daylight basement” since there is the incorporation of a wall with doors and windows that allows for access to the backyard.

 

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Creating the Ultimate Backyard for Summer

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Creating the Ultimate Backyard for Summer

Creating the Ultimate Back Yard (1)Summer is all about spending time outside and taking advantage of the warm weather. For most homeowners, the backyard is a relaxing haven and an extension of the home during the summer months. One contractor leads generation company has been told by clients that outdoor living spaces and outdoor kitchens in particular, are increasing in popularity. Here are a few simple tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your backyard this summer.

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Rain Catcher System for a Raised Deck

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Rain Catcher System for a Raised Deck

Under deck rain catcher system - Design Build Planners (1)A raised deck is a wonderful addition to any home. It gives you additional outdoor space that would otherwise have been left underutilized. You can use it as a haven outdoors for relaxing with a good book or music. An outdoor raised deck can be used to host barbecue parties or tea parties. You can use it as an extra storage room, perhaps for your sports equipment or gardening equipment. You could even have a nice hot tub in your new deck. The next time you host an outdoor party, you don’t have to pray to the rain gods to avoid your home! No matter what the weather, entertaining need not take a break!

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Pub Sheds for Backyard Entertaining

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Pub Sheds for Backyard Entertaining

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There is a new trend going around both in the United Kingdom and here in the United States. It’s one that is seemingly so simple, but many overlook it. It is the backyard pub shed. Yes, that’s right. It’s a shed that you have outside your main house just for you and your friends to relax and enjoy a drink. It’s the perfect getaway from all that life throws at you on a daily basis.

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Fence Options for Your Yard

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SONY DSCIf you ever wanted a bit of extra privacy in your yard, you should consider raising a fence. Besides privacy, a fence will improve the security on your property and increase the value of your property. Having a fence for your yard also means – exclusivity, boundary identification and in some cases noise reduction. Continue reading

Wood Patio Deck and Screen Room Get Renovated With Stone and Glass

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This Monmouth County, New Jersey home had an existing wood deck with a screen room on a deck. For combined reasons of aesthetics, usability, durability and longevity the client wanted to redo both. The project was to rebuild the screen room with additional framing, insulation, porcelain floor tile from Best Tile in Keyport, detailed trim, plus energy-efficient windows and doors. The deck was to be replaced with bluestone slabs set in concrete, a stone retaining wall capped with bluestone and lighting plus a custom wood-burning stone fireplace.
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Outdoor Living Space for Shade and Entertaining

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These Monmouth County, New Jersey homeowners wanted to create a space that would provide a shady retreat in their southern-facing back yard. The end result is a true outdoor living space over 500 square feet in size, including separate eating and entertaining areas, a gas fireplace, a TV, porcelain floor, French door, and custom Board and Batten ceiling.
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Pergolas to Enhance the Look and Comfort of an Outdoor Living Space

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If you’ve been thinking about how to add more elegance to your terrace, patio or deck, a pergola could be the perfect choice. This beautiful structure is a wonderful way to define your outdoor space without closing it in. Pergolas are classic, architectural features that often covered the walkways in Italian Renaissance gardens. A pergola makes a versatile addition to any outdoor living area because it can be customized to fit the style of your yard, whether it’s formal or casual. Pergolas don’t provide full shelter, but their openness is what provides that look of simple elegance. Continue reading

Selecting Material For Your Patio

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There are many choices of material available to build a masonry patio. Slate is a popular flooring material and it can work great for a patio too. Slate patios are made of this fine type of rock which retains its natural appearance and is smooth and flat. You can get slate in a variety of textures and colors and you can get it at most landscaping outlets.

Slate patios are usually used for entertaining and an outside place to congregate. Complimenting the style of slate you choose with the right surrounding features is important to make the patio look it’s best. You don’t want to waste this patio ideas with an area that is not made to look its finest. Continue reading