It seems that over the years homes have gotten a lot bigger, but the backyards have decreased dramatically. It can be very difficult to create a private oasis when your neighbor's home is visible from your deck or patio. This Old House has a couple of ideas on how to keep your neighbor's prying eyes off your outdoor living space. Take for example this well... [Read more...]
When building a deck it is important to understand the process frame by frame. Below are a series of photos for a two level low profile to be finished with AZEK composite decking. Above is the rendering of the completed project. Here is a before photo of the deck. End of first day. The end of day two with all 19 piers completed! End... [Read more...]
Every outdoor living space is unique to its environment. When we design an outdoor living area, we not only incorporate the materials used on the project, but we are also bringing in the home's natural setting. Jonathan Parks' recently wrote an article called Five Pillars of Design for Outdoor Living for Residential Design & Build magazine. Take a... [Read more...]
