Anyone who has lived in Calgary for a year or more knows that the weather in the city is one of its unique features. It holds the record for the most number of sunny days of any city in Canada, averaging over 300 days of sunshine each year. However, it’s also got a reputation for…
Every spring, homeowners across Calgary start to think about their next big summer project. Often, these projects revolve around landscaping the yard or adding to the outside furniture to encourage everyone to spend more time outdoors. However, one of the most overlooked opportunities for renovation is your patio. However, in the middle of summer, your…
There’s something incredibly romantic about a pergola in your backyard. Maybe it’s because it conjures images of moonlit nights in the warm Calgary summer, and maybe it’s because it creates a visual space in your yard that’s truly unique. For whatever reason, you can craft a dreamy outdoor retreat with a pergola in less time…
Imagine a world in which you have a new outside area to enjoy the warmer weather, without having to take a sizeable personal loan to do so. Imagine no more, as a deck is the way to bring your outdoor dreams to reality! A deck is a raised platform, typically made from lumber and planking,…
After much consideration of space, budget and overall enjoyment of life, you’ve made the wisest property upgrade decision to install a sunroom, and you’ll suddenly be flooded with a raft of decisions. Most of them are expected: the dimensions of the room, the shape and slope of the roof, and how many windows your new…
The joys of an outdoor pool are only known to a select group of Calgary homeowners, but those in the know are always ready to talk with their pool-less friends about it. Whether you’re looking for a way to cool off during the hot Calgary summers or want to set your home up as the…
Your patio has the capacity to be a unifying space on your property. It’s like the beach, providing the best of two different landscapes. On the one hand, it’s a hard surface that will support chairs, tables and even a full sized grill to help you live your best indoor lifestyle out in your yard.…
It’s definitely a case of “if you know, you know” when it comes to having a patio in Calgary. Those homeowners with a patio out back know the focus that it brings to their garden, as well as providing an outdoor seating area to enjoy the all too short summer months. A patio provides a…
There’s something magical about the advent of spring in Calgary. It’s a time of true transition, where the memories of the long, cold winter start to fade away, and the promises of warmer weather and growth in your garden are visible on a daily basis. It’s also a great time to start thinking about your…
In the middle of winter, it can sometimes feel that the world has always been cold and snow covered. Even with the high number of “bluebird” sunny days in Calgary, there comes a point at which winter just needs to be done. This is often the time that Calgary homeowners start to make plans for…