For some people, a deck represents an extension to both their home and their garden; a quiet haven where the great outdoors can be enjoyed in the safe shadow of their own home. However, with the Calgary spring comes the Calgary bugs, and quickly the temperature rises to make being outside at midday uncomfortable. It’s…
As the winter drags on and the idea of above-freezing temperatures slowly fades from memory, your sunroom will become a safe haven of warmth to get you through to spring time. A well made four season sunroom should be connected to your home’s heating and cooling and system, so all you’ll need to do to…
Keeping your sunroom optimally lit is never a problem during the daylight hours, when the sun’s rays come pouring in, creating a beautiful warmth all day long. However, it’s a different ball game when the sun goes down, as the height of your sunroom combined with a lack of wall space makes it hard to…
The whole purpose of building a sunroom as an addition to your home is to create a room with plenty of natural sunlight. This light acts both as decoration and as a heating source for the room, so it’s important to plan out your sunroom windows before the builders begin their work. When thinking about…
After the big rush of Christmas and New Year, Valentine’s Day always seems to sneak up quickly and without much warning. Before you know it, the big day is here and you’re scrambling for reservations and gifts to make the day special for your loved one. Fortunately, your sunroom can easily be turned into the…
When most homeowners start dreaming of their very own sunroom, they most likely see a calm oasis at the end of their current home; a space apart from the rest of the house which they can fill with nice pieces of furniture and which will be used to relax and possibly entertain. As the planning…
As the calendar turns to the new year, you’ll be spending more and more time in your new sunroom with the holiday season. Entertaining your friends and famly is the most obvious way to use your sunroom, but this January, maybe it’s time to take a fresh look at how you’re using your Desert Sun…
As winter sets in, most people close up their sunroom for the season, and then spend the next few months staring wistfully at this unused space. However, if you have a four season sunroom, winter is the best time to get your sunroom up and running again. The clear crisp days makes for excellent levels…
Adding a new sunroom to your home can feel like a big risk. It’s a lot of money to spend on a part of your home that is immediately visible to guests and passers-by. It’s also really hard to undo if you don’t like what you get, as there’s a whole range of ground work…
