The hot, dry days of summer are finally behind us. If you found yourself wishing for shade or a little more privacy from the neighbors, you may be thinking about planting one or more trees. You may also be wondering…
Outdoor kitchens are continuing to increase in popularity. As more and more homeowners decide to expand the outdoor living space, adding a kitchen is a natural choice. But in order to get the finished project you want, it’s important to…
When it comes to building the best patio for you and your family, there’s a lot to take into consideration. You have to decide the location, size, and shape of your patio, as well as any walkways leading to it.…
A pergola is an increasingly popular addition to outdoor living spaces across America. Before we get to the point, or purpose of a pergola, we should give a short explanation of what one is, in case you hadn’t heard of…
Like the icing on a cake, outdoor lighting adds the finishing touch to your outdoor living space. While you may be able to install some solar lights on ground stakes, or hang string lights, you will probably want to hire…
More and more Maryland families are choosing to add an inground pool to their backyards. And it’s easy to understand why. A swimming pool is a great place to have fun with family and friends, as well as get some…
Cicadas 2021. Sounds like a political campaign or something. In reality, cicadas 2021 are members of Brood X, one of the many broods of what are known as periodical cicadas. Billions of Brood X cicadas will emerge all over Maryland,…
If you’re like us, you’ve pulled the push mower or riding mower out of the garage or storage shed a few times already this year. Mowing the lawn may not seem like a big deal, but did you know there’s…
Fire pits continue to be one of the biggest outdoor living trends. And for good reason. A patio fire pit or backyard fire pit is a natural gathering space, and the warmth of the fire allows you and your family…
Every year on April Fool’s Day, we look forward to hearing who got pranked, and how. Some of us love being the prankster, but we must confess, being the one fooled is not always a lot of fun. We do…