Even though it comes ‘round every year, winter always seems to come as a surprise to many Calgary residents. Maybe the long summer days cause everyone to forget about the snow and the ice, or maybe it’s because the thought of shoveling and sub-zero temperatures is too much to bear year-round. However, there are a…
For many Calgary residents, winter is something to be endured and suffered through each year. The seemingly endless stream of snow, the freezing cold temperatures and the short days all combine to make a lot of folks feel miserable when winter comes; but then again, these residents probably don’t have a Desert Sun Patios sunroom…
It’s never too late in the season to upgrade your yard. Even as the summer months wind down, fall offers plenty of opportunities for relaxing and entertaining in your yard for a few more months. It makes sense, therefore, to find a way to bring your yard to the next level with something permanent that…
Even though Calgary is famous for the sheer number of sunny days it gets each year (most year that number is 300 or more!), summer has to come to an end at some point. For patio owner across the city, this means that the last days of patio season are always something to be treasured.…
There’s many reasons why Calgary is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, and high on many immigrants’ list of attractions is the sunshine. In any given year, Calgary residents will see over 300 days of sunshine, making it the sunniest place to live in the country. However, its location at the base of…
Just because the summer months are coming to an end shouldn’t spell the end of your time outside on your deck. Of course, there’s nothing like enjoying the long sunny days with the perfect view out over your garden but as the weather starts to cool down, you should start thinking about investing in a…
For anyone who hasn’t experienced a screen room park model add-on, you’re missing out on one of the best and easiest upgrades that you can give your trailer. A screen room is a simple extension to your home that doesn’t require any additional building work if you already have a deck or a patio to…
The summer months in Calgary have both pros and cons in your trailer. On the plus side, the small floor size means that it’s relatively easy to keep everything cool if you have some form of air conditioning, and there’s something glorious about having sunlight hit just about every room in your home. On the…
Anyone with a sunroom in Calgary knows that summer is the best season to have a sunroom in the city. Calgary is known for having the highest number of sunny days in all of Canada, meaning that you’ll always get a lot of natural light in your space, while the structure gives you summertime protection…
There comes a point every summer when most Calgary homeowners start thinking about how to get some extra space in their homes. In part this is due to the increased number of visitors to your house (especially if you have kids!) and in part this is due to the increased energy levels of everyone in…