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. However, the reality…
As the calendar turns to the new year, it’s time to take a fresh look at how you’re using your Desert Sun Patio sunroom and set some resolutions for how you want it to be used in this coming year. Your overall goal should be to increase the time that you spend in this marvellous…
It’s highly likely that you’ve already invited all of your friends and family round to show off your new Desert Sun Patios sunroom, but New Year’s Eve offers a special time of year to put that new entertaining space to good use. If you haven’t got your Desert Sun Patios sunroom installed yet, there’s still…
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…
Once you’ve taken the decision to install a Desert Sun Patio sunroom this winter, you’ll be faced with a wide range of choices to make sure that you get exactly the room you need and desire. One of the biggest decisions that you’ll need to make is about the construction and makeup of your sunroom…
When the weather in Calgary starts to turn wintery, most people start to think about staying inside and the dark, depressing months ahead. These people obviously haven’t thought about getting a four season sunroom to allow them to have an indoor-outdoor lifestyle. A sunroom instantly adds value to your home in any season, but here…
There’s always something magical about fall in Calgary; the warm days mixed with the cold evenings, the crisp feel to the air, and the beautiful colours as the trees prepare for the long harsh winter. There’s plenty of reasons to be outside enjoying this time, but the chilly air and unpredictable weather patterns can put…
Whatever the crazy Calgary weather is doing, your new Desert Sun sunroom or screened patio is going to be the place to be in your home. Whether you’ve chosen a cozy 4 season room that will see you through the long winter months, a 3 season sunroom that doesn’t require a heater or extra insulation,…
One of the main attractions of a park model trailer is the small space, meaning that you save money on property taxes and it forces you to make sure that everything in your home is needed and wanted. There’s no room for junk or a closet full of things you don’t need. However, it also…
The long warm summers in Calgary lend themselves to lazy evenings outside with friends in the backyard. However, the intense heat of the late afternoon can mean that you have to wait for sunset before truly enjoying summer in your backyard; that is until you build your garden pergola. This simple piece of design will…
There’s nothing like summer in park model homes, but how to keep cool this summer in a park model house is a question on every owner’s lips. The Calgary heat can often be overbearing, and even the best insulation in a tiny house won’t stop you from overheating. This is when you need to start…
A house with a patio is nice, but a house with an organized patio filled with patio furniture and a patio cover is even better! Building and organizing an outdoor living area is not only time consuming, but it’s also costly. Not every house has similar outdoor living conditions and structures. Even the outdoor conditions…
With Father’s Day coming up, Calgary families will likely be hanging out on the patio or deck, enjoying one another’s company and the sunshine. Having a yard celebration in the summer is the best way to enjoy the outdoors with family. It’s why most homes have an outside entertainment area. A Desert Sun Patio Cover is…
To enjoy the outdoors, natures’ beauty and fresh air, what could be a better solution than building a screen room in Calgary! Screen rooms are covered with fabric that comes in two variations, one is a regular screen and the other is a solar windscreen. Solar screens help you significantly control the temperature inside your…
After a long winter and a delayed Spring, Calgarians are anxiously awaiting to get outside, fire up the BBQ and enjoy time on the deck or patio with friends and family. With the arrival of summer comes pesky mosquito bites, dinner time flies and night time moths, but don’t get bugged out! These tips will…
A sunroom already benefits from natural lighting, so now you need to focus on finding the perfect furniture and accessories to bring your space together. You can try and blend the room with the rest of your house or make your sunroom a separate special place of its own. No matter your decision, we have…
The birds might not be chirping, the sun may not be shining but spring is (hopefully) just around the corner in Calgary. While this is an exciting time for most, the melt usually brings unsightly views once hidden by the pristinely white snow. This is the perfect time of year to start cleaning up the…
Traditional Garden Pergola Traditionally, a Pergola is a garden feature forming a shaded walkway or sitting area of vertical posts that support cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice, often which woody vines are trained. If you have a garden, you know you’ve imagined relaxing in your garden in the shade. It’s every gardener’s dream. A garden pergola is a perfect way to turn your…
We are all faced with the same dilemma once the snow starts to fall in Calgary. Do we throw in the towel and retire our BBQ’s for the season? No! We are Canadians, and grilling Alberta Beef is in our blood, no matter the season. There’s nothing quite like spending time on the patio with…
A patio can be a hot slab of concrete baking in the sun – or it can be a welcoming extension of the house, calling you outdoors to enjoy cool breezes and fresh air. With a little planning, you can make your patio a comfortable seasonal room. Below are some ways you can store everything you need…
Don’t run away and hibernate from your patio just because it is wintertime. There are lots of ways you can have a functional patio in the middle of February. Whether your desire is to hang out with your loved ones in the evenings or on a quiet Saturday afternoon with tea, the following ideas will ensure you make the most of your patio all season long.
There’s nothing quite like spending time on your porch with family and friends. Picture yourself having a nice meal with your family or spending some time relaxing with the neighbours. Nothing beats enjoying the outdoors from the comfort of your own home. Adding a screen room or porch to your home can be one of…
A Pergola is essentially a structure, similar to a patio cover with cross rafters instead of a solid roof that proves a light, airy, open and partially shaded space underneath. Pergolas are primarily used to cover a space but can have many other uses such as entrance covers, garden pieces for lattice and climbing vines,…
The perfect solution to adding both functionality and value to your home, sunrooms provide numerous sources of enjoyment for the entire family. Sunrooms are affordable, which make them one of the most cost-effective home improvement projects. By combining openness and visibility, a sunroom has the potential to offer you a family space that is unlike…
A four-season Sunroom or Solarium is an added living space that can increase property value and add year-round enjoyment of your home. A high-quality Sunroom or Solarium will typically be made of tempered glass and aluminum, these are robust structures that require little to no maintenance. The tempered glass allows sunlight to pass through…
There are numerous benefits provided by a sunroom, one of the less obvious–but still significant–is how a sunroom can help lower your carbon footprint. With the world moving in an environmentally conscious direction, and with Alberta and National carbon tax, this places an additional cost on energy. Many people are looking for ways to reduce their energy…
