With winter underway, there’s mixed feelings across Calgary. On the one hand, there’s something magical about the transformation that snow brings to the city, and winter also brings a whole host of fun celebrations and vacations. On the other hand, winter also brings snow and ice which have to be shovelled, and sub-zero temperatures that…
When it comes to your home life, the old adage that time is money isn’t necessarily the case, but it’s always true that you’d rather be spending time with your family and your hobbies than messing around with household chores like shovelling the snow off your car or keeping the garage tidy. Fortunately, there is…
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…