Here at Desert Sun Patios, we believe that there’s a reason for every season to improve your home with a screen room. It’s a quick and easy process that can be completed at any time of year, especially if you build directly on top of your deck or patio (which avoids the need to dig…
All Calgary residents know that all good things come to an end, and this is most true when it comes to the Alberta summer. All too soon, the days start getting shorter and the mornings and evenings get that coldness that heralds the start of fall, with winter waiting in the wings. While you can…
With everyone spending more and more time at home these days, it’s easy to see why house extensions are some of the most popular home improvement projects in the last 18 months. However, there are more options to consider than simply forking out a small fortune for a whole extra room, complete with costly foundations…
It’s natural to think that summertime is the best time to use your sunroom, and for many reasons you’d be right. The bright Calgary summer days provide plenty of sunshine to heat your room up, and the big windows allow you to retreat inside from the heat and the bugs without sacrificing the view over…
As the long glorious summer days draw to a close in Calgary, you can almost feel fall coming in the air; the days start to shorten and the mornings and evenings get touched by a definite chill. The end of summer also signals the end of time outside in your backyard, but for sunroom owners…
Summer is always the best season in Calgary. The warm sunny days seem to last forever, the steady breezes seem more manageable and there’s always the knowledge that the cold winter months are a long way away. This makes it essential to spend as much time out in your yard as possible soaking up the…
Spending time outside during the warm summer months is the number one priority for many Calgary residents. The long winter months keeps everyone cooped up, so it feels imperative to make the most of the heat and sunshine. However, the irony of it all is that the sun and humidity quickly become oppressive if you…
Your deck should be the central focus of your outdoor entertaining space. It provides the halfway space between your indoor area and your garden, providing a place to sit and watch the activity in the yard while being close enough to the kitchen to get snacks and drinks at your leisure. As the jewel in…
If you’re staring longingly out at your garden this winter, you can rest in the knowledge that there are hundreds others across Calgary doing the same thing. The thought of warmer weather, of barbeques and of summer activities in your garden is what keeps many people going through the long winter months. However, it’s not…
It’s common knowledge that the Calgary summer is the best time to hang out in your screen room. You get all the benefits of the season, including the warmth and all the summer scents, combined with protection from all the worst parts, like the strong winds, biting bugs and harsh midday sunshine. However, many experienced…