A New Deck complete with a Flat Screen TV
July 8, 2010 by jestroff
Filed under Our Projects
We love creating innovative outdoor spaces for our clients that exceeds their expectations. Currently we are working on constructing a deck that when completed will be the perfect outdoor living space for our clients. Below is a photo of the original deck.
Homeowner's Original Deck
The below photo is the removal of the original deck. As you can see nothing remains of the original structure.
Removal of Old Deck
The below photo shows the new lower deck and the framing for the upper deck.
Building of new lower deck
The photo below shows the concrete board underlayment for tile floor. We made the upper deck tile flooring waterproof to protect the dry deck below.
Floor of Upper Deck
The photo below lets you see the installation of the spiral staircase . Yes, we added a spiral staircase to allow the homeowners easier access to the lower deck from their master bedroom.
Installation of spiral staircase
The lower level dry deck will be equipped with can lighting, an overhand fan and a flat screen TV. The columns and the outdoor cooking area will be dressed with stone. Overlooking the deck from the front will be a full patio, water feature, sitting wall and firepit that will be accessed from the wide open front staircase.
Take a look at the below rendering of the final project.
Final Rendering of project
How to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Living Space
June 14, 2010 by jestroff
Filed under Outdoor Design Ideas
We are heading into prime outdoor living time. Pools are now officially open and everyone is spending more time outdoors. We recently came across Good Things for Outdoor Living on marthastewart.com and we decided to share a few of our favorite ideas with you.
One of my favorite tips on marthastewart.com is to collect a few apothecary bottles and fill them with lamp oil and wicks, then arrange the bottles under a large hurricane for protection.
In typical Martha Stewart fashion, a gardening center is created using a carpenter’s nail belt. I love the bucket in the center, perfect for storing larger items or even debris.
Marthastewart.com recommends using tiki torches to bring a little of the islands to your home. For a path that is a little less paved you can anchor the torches in a bucket filled with gravel.
For more ideas on sprucing up your outdoors click here.
Go Outdoors This Saturday for National Get Outdoors Day
June 9, 2010 by jestroff
Filed under Events and Happenings
Participate this year in the 2nd annual National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 12th by heading outdoors. National Get Outdoors Day hopes to promote healthy living by having America take part in outdoor activities. Whether you go fishing or biking, make sure you encourage the family to turn off the television set and enjoy nature.
There is a slight chance of a thunderstorms on Saturday so make sure you check the weather before you venture outdoors.