It’s a well known truth to all Calgary citizens that winter is the hardest season to cope with. Beyond the frigid temperatures and whipping winds to cope with, there is the never ending battle against snow piling up in dangerous and frustrating snowbanks. It’s such a big problem across the city that there are entire…
As any owner of a four season sunroom will tell you, winter in Calgary is the best season to have a sunroom. The idea of having the feeling of being outside during the frigid temperatures and wild snowstorms all while being cuddled up and safe is a great contrast, and it’s an experience that you…
All Calgary residents know the importance of being ready for winter. The long cold months can feel like they last forever, and it’s only a matter of time before the autumn temperatures start to drop and snow symbols begin appearing on the weather forecast. For sunroom owners, these changes mean that it’s time to start…
The arrival of the new year always has Alberta residents thinking about their resolutions and goals for the next twelve months. While most of these revolve around personal challenges such as fitness, weight loss and breaking or creating habits, some citizens start to think about goals they have for their home. It’s natural to tie…
If you’re looking to create a new living space in your outside area as well as adding instance value to your home, then a pergola has to be your first choice. These simple constructions can be built in less than a week, and provide a gentle shade and a sense of luxury wherever you choose…
Every Calgary homeowner falls into one of two categories when it comes to their outside space: either you have a deck, or you dream about having a deck. In either case, you want to make this extra living space truly unique to either drive up the value of your home or to add a sense…
In a city the size of Calgary, finding extra space around your home is always a priority. However, creating that extra space can be challenging and costly, especially if your only focus is on expanding your internal square footage. No matter what size your outdoor area, installing a pergola is always a great option as…
Here at Desert Sun Patios, we believe that there’s a reason for every season to improve your home with a screen room. A screen room is a great addition to any home as it automatically creates a whole new space for a fraction of the cost of a full room extensions, and you’ll be able…
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…