There’s no denying the facts; summer in Calgary is the best season of the year. The seemingly endless string of sunny days comes coupled with high temperatures and warm breezes, making you want to spend all day every day out on your patio. However, there can be times, especially in the mid afternoon, where the…
Anyone who has spent at least one summer in Calgary knows the dual edge of the season in the city. On the one hand, the seemingly endless summer days make everything seem possible, and your gardens grow like crazy all season long. However, the afternoons get hot enough to warrant a European style siesta and…
The countdown to Stampede Week starts almost as soon as the last snow melts from your garden, and you can start thinking about how to turn your sunroom into the ultimate pre and post Stampede Week party spot. Hosting A Sunroom Party Your sunroom is a fantastic place to host a Stampede party; to be…
Stampede Week is an iconic celebration in Calgary each July. As a city resident, you know the joy of the Powwow at the Saddledome, and you can spend the entire week in a blur of entertainment, chuckwagon racing, rodeos and all the good fair food you can eat. You also know that the high temperatures…
As the summer months come into view on your calendar, it’s time to think about how you’re going to make the most of them this year. A screened in deck is the ultimate compromise between a major home upgrade and spending all of your life savings on comfort and luxury. Why Choose A Screened In…
If you’ve ever sat on someone else’s screened porch in Calgary, you understand the peace of enjoying the best of summer in the city while getting all the benefits of being inside. If you’ve not had the joy of being on a screened porch, then this has to be the year that you make the…
The first trip to your park model in spring always feels magical. While it’s an annual tradition to go up and open everything up for the first weekend, you will have spent all winter planning your upgrades to make this the best season ever. One park model add-on that always goes under the radar but…
With winter a long distance memory, the warmer Calgary weather means it’s camping season for many city residents. The sense of excitement of getting back to your campground for the first trip of the season is a feeling like no other. That is, until the insects start buzzing and the humidity starts to kick in,…
Spring is the ideal time to be thinking about adding a carport to your home. Not only is it a great time to make use of the warmer weather and melted snowpack, but it will also help you deal with the trauma of having to shovel and scrape your car clear all winter long. With…
No matter the time of year, a DIY carport adds a level of convenience to your Calgary property. In the winter, the carport protects your vehicles from the worst of the snow and ice storms and reduces the amount of driveway that you need to shovel. In the summer, you’ll find your carport gives you…