As the long winter months slowly come to an end in Calgary, it’s time to start planning how you’re going to make the most of the upcoming spring warmth. As any Calgary resident knows, the best place to enjoy the increasing temperatures and longer days is out on your patio, but your patio umbrella needs…
Spring always feels magical in Calgary. The joy of feeling warm again after the long months of freezing temperatures is always incredible, and the sight of green growth coming up through the snow piles truly feels like the world is being reborn. There is no better place to experience the new season than on your…
If you love being outdoors, winter in Calgary is the best season. There’s excellent local skiing or snowboarding, and there’s dozens of snow shoeing trails and outdoor skating rinks to take advantage of. However, if you prefer your indoor life during the long cold months, then a Calgary winter can make you feel cooped up…
Whether it’s continuous rain, snow, or wind, inclement weather can seem to drag on forever in Calgary. There comes a point each year where your family seems to get “cabin fever” where they need to get out and get some space from each other, but the weather isn’t inclined to help out. The only other…
There’s many things to love about snow in Calgary. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, there’s the promise of skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing as soon as the first storm hits, and even if that’s not your thing, the snow transforms the city and makes it look beautiful. However, as anyone who has spent at least one…
For all the sunshine days that Calgary gets (an average of 300 or more every year!), the city gets its fair share of snow to go with it. As anyone who has lived in the city during the winter months, the sheer volume of snow can make it difficult to go about your day to…
There’s a sense of inevitability about the first snowstorm in Calgary. It’s never a question of if your backyard is going to get covered in snow till spring, more that you don’t know when the first storm will hit. While you can’t do anything about the amount of snow you’ll get each winter, you can…
As the saying goes, winter is coming, and for Calgary residents, it can feel like it never truly leaves. Even in the middle of summer, you’re looking around your backyard working out how to keep everything safe from the inevitable snowstorms. Fortunately, it’s relatively easy to keep your patio safe and covered in the winter…
Fall is always a magical time in Calgary. You get the best of the city’s weather in the seemingly endless sunshine and warm daytime temperatures without the cold and storms of the upcoming winter. The leaves start to turn, and your thoughts always turn to making the most of the outdoors while the weather allows.…
There’s always something magical about spending time in your own backyard, enjoying the endless Calgary summer days without having to travel anywhere. However, after a while, we all crave something new, and Calgary homeowners should be looking for ways to elevate your backyard to take your property to the next level. This is when you…