When it comes to spending time outside in your garden, there’s no better place to be than on your patio. The proximity to your house means that you have access to everything you need during the day as well as protection from the strong Calgary winds. You then get the benefits of being outside during…
There’s something special about summer in Calgary. Maybe it’s the relief from the longer winter months, or maybe it’s the seeming wall-to-wall sunshine that covers the city all season long. Whatever the reason, you’ll want to spend a lot of time outside on your patio or deck during the summer to make the most of…
Anyone who has installed a deck onto their house in Calgary knows that this transitional space can be a game changer once all the snow has melted. Not only does a deck make for a visual break between your home and your garden, but it gives you a focal point to gather friends and family…
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…
Anyone who has lived in Calgary for a year or more knows that the weather in the city is one of its unique features. It holds the record for the most number of sunny days of any city in Canada, averaging over 300 days of sunshine each year. However, it’s also got a reputation for…
Every spring, homeowners across Calgary start to think about their next big summer project. Often, these projects revolve around landscaping the yard or adding to the outside furniture to encourage everyone to spend more time outdoors. However, one of the most overlooked opportunities for renovation is your patio. However, in the middle of summer, your…
Your patio has the capacity to be a unifying space on your property. It’s like the beach, providing the best of two different landscapes. On the one hand, it’s a hard surface that will support chairs, tables and even a full sized grill to help you live your best indoor lifestyle out in your yard.…
It’s definitely a case of “if you know, you know” when it comes to having a patio in Calgary. Those homeowners with a patio out back know the focus that it brings to their garden, as well as providing an outdoor seating area to enjoy the all too short summer months. A patio provides a…
Most Calgary residents agree that summer is the best season in the city. There are the weeks of back to back warm sunshine days, everything in your yard goes into overdrive after the long winter months, and it seems like there’s a holiday or celebration every weekend to gather together with your friends and family.…