A pergola is the perfect summer addition to your Calgary backyard. They give a sense of definition when placed out in your garden; a gathering space for evening entertainment or just a place to cool down under some dappled shade during your summer gardening. When placed on your patio, they give you the sense of…
When it comes to spending time outside in your garden, there’s no better place to be than on your patio. The proximity to your house means that you have access to everything you need during the day as well as protection from the strong Calgary winds. You then get the benefits of being outside during…
You’ve seen the pictures of Alberta sunrooms when you’ve been researching your next home improvement project. You’ve admired the big glass windows letting in all of Calgary’s natural sunlight and you’ve dreamed of having a whole new room; a blank canvas to give you and your family more space this summer. It’s time to make…
For anyone who spent the season in the city, summer in Calgary is a truly wonderful experience. The nickname of the sunniest city in Canada is well deserved, and the temperature hovers around a balmy 20 degrees most days. This means that you’ll want to spend plenty of time outside soaking up the sun and…
There are times when your home seems too small for all the people inside it. Even during the summer, when it’s easy to get outside and have a break from each other, there are still rainy days and lazy mornings when you just need a relaxing retreat away from the world to recharge. Your bedroom…
There’s something magical about summertime in Calgary. Not only are you guaranteed wall to wall sunshine for pretty much the entire season, but you’ll also get high temperatures that will make you want to spend as much time as possible outside. However, with the summer comes the inevitable stream of biting bugs and the strong…
Spring is always the best time to give your garden a makeover. You’ll have had plenty of time during the long Calgary winter to make your plans, and making changes before everything gets into full growing season makes everything easier to work with. One under-hyped addition to your backyard is a pergola, and with a…
As the weather outside starts to warm up, Calgary residents start to feel the benefits of living in the sunniest city in Canada. There’s on average over 300 days of sunshine in Calgary, so you need to take advantage of all the sun and warmth by spending time outside. The best way to achieve this…
At first, there’s all the excitement of winter – the first snowfall, the way the cold nips your nose, not to mention the seemingly never ending run of holidays. However, once January rolls around, you suddenly realize that the cold weather is here to stay for a few more months, and those dreaded winter blues…
Let’s be honest – winter in Calgary loses its lustre pretty quickly. Once the initial excitement of the snow and cold is over, it’s easy to feel cooped up in your home, counting down the days till spring. All this time spent at home can be put to good use, however, by planning out your…