It takes decades for a tree to mature into a beautiful and valuable asset for your yard. And it can take only one afternoon to reduce it’s splendor into an unsightly spectacle, if long ago it was planted too close to the overhead utility lines. The heart break of it all can be even further […]
The Eastern Redbud, along with other flowering trees are a treat to see each spring. This is a tree that brightens up any yard with its profusion of blossoms. A beautiful ornamental landscape tree can increase the value of your home, as well. The Eastern Redbud, is native to the forests of the eastern […]
If you are at a loss for outdoor or garden design ideas, a great way to get some inspiration is at a former private estate that has been donated to your local park system (check with your local/state park system). These estates were once privately owned and well-cared for properties (house and grounds). While each […]
The Christmas season is a great time for designing a porchscape – so many shades of red and green to work with, should it be bright and whimsical, traditional, or a mix of both? A classic theme, or a farmhouse in the country theme? So much to think about! The inspiration for our design began […]
‘Curb appeal’ is a term we usually associate with the process of sprucing up the exterior of the house (mainly the parts that can be seen from the street curb) by someone who is trying to sell their house. But why should curb appeal be about selling your house at all? It should simply be […]
Have we forgotten about those reliable lumber yards where our grandfathers, dad, and uncles would head to on a Saturday morning to get lumber for the projects on their to-do lists? Whether the project was building a go-cart for the family, or a porch and steps off the kitchen, a visit to the lumber yard […]
You can add a great architectural element to your house by displaying your house address on a wooden plaque. You can get all the pieces and parts at the home improvement store. Also, craft stores will likely have a larger variety of wood plaque styles to choose from, too. This wooden plaque came in this […]
A workbench or tool bench is an indispensable means for providing a much needed work surface just like the counters in the kitchen do. Have you ever heard yourself say ‘If only I had a workbench, this project would go much easier. Many people have a workbench in their basement that are great for providing […]
A wood porch can add such architectural character to a house, and present great opportunities for adding detailing to your home. Porches, being at a higher elevation than the surrounding grade, use masonry piers or wood posts to support the structural framing for the raised wood porch (ledger boards are used also, but they typically […]
We all have our lists of DIY projects that we would love to build. No matter if your projects are small or large we all need the right tools to get the job done. If you are a beginner, you may be curious as to what kinds of tools would be good to start off […]
