The unbridled joy that fills the heart of every Calgarian can almost be tangible when the weather starts to stay above freezing overnight and the promise of spring can be seen everywhere. The snow piles start to reduce, small buds can be seen on the trees and the air no long tries to freeze your…
As the winter months slowly come to an end, you might finally believe that the snow will actually melt and give you back your outdoor space. However, the debris of autumn combined with the ice and snow of winter can cause havoc to your patio, even if you’ve already invested in a patio cover to…
Nothing beats daydreaming about home improvements to cheer you up from the winter blues. As winter kicks into gear, thinking about how you’ll use your outdoor space, and in particular your patio area, in the warmer weather will get you through the snow storms and frigid cold days. However, it can be easy to forget…
Create your backyard oasis In the middle of the cold Alberta winter, it’s hard to remember a time when it was freezing outside with feet of snow piled up everywhere. However, a bit of summer dreaming will help keep the winter blues at bay, and the perfect way to do this is to plan out…
With the turn of the new year comes a desire to make resolutions and goals for ourselves; a way to start fresh and fill the world with endless possibilities. In no place is this need for newness more apparent than in our own homes, and our desire for change in our professional and personal lives…
Everyone has encountered that special room at some point in their lives, whether it’s a home, a friend’s place or when visiting grandparents. That room where everything is always neat, clean and tidy, and the place where you feel that you can’t even breathe without being scolded. For some sunroom owners, their new indoor outdoor…
Everyone knows that the best of having a sunroom is the way that the windows let light in and trap the heat in the summer, making the perfect place to lounge and relax all season long. However, most people with a three season sunroom see fall coming as a killjoy to their summer sunroom lifestyle.…
Who says that Halloween has to be an inside celebration? One of the best things about hosting a Halloween themed party is that it falls at the crossover time of year where it’s not going to be too hot that people won’t enjoy themselves, but not so cold that no one will want to celebrate…
When you’re looking to expand your home on a budget, a screen room is by far and away the cheapest and most efficient way to increase your square footage. This is especially true if you have an existing deck or patio that can be used as a foundation, but even if you’re building straight onto…
If you’re looking for an affordable and easy way to expand your Calgary home this year, then adding a sunroom, also known as a solarium, should be high on your list. A four-season Sunroom or Solarium is an added living space that can increase property value and add year-round enjoyment of your home. Ease…