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…
It’s natural to think that summertime is the best time to use your sunroom, and for many reasons you’d be right. The bright Calgary summer days provide plenty of sunshine to heat your room up, and the big windows allow you to retreat inside from the heat and the bugs without sacrificing the view over…
As the long glorious summer days draw to a close in Calgary, you can almost feel fall coming in the air; the days start to shorten and the mornings and evenings get touched by a definite chill. The end of summer also signals the end of time outside in your backyard, but for sunroom owners…
Summer is always the best season in Calgary. The warm sunny days seem to last forever, the steady breezes seem more manageable and there’s always the knowledge that the cold winter months are a long way away. This makes it essential to spend as much time out in your yard as possible soaking up the…
Spending time outside during the warm summer months is the number one priority for many Calgary residents. The long winter months keeps everyone cooped up, so it feels imperative to make the most of the heat and sunshine. However, the irony of it all is that the sun and humidity quickly become oppressive if you…