As the snow starts to melt, homeowners across Calgary start to dream of the warmer summer months and being able to spend time outside in their gardens after being cooped up all winter. Spring is a great time for planning out changes to your outside spaces, both in terms of renovating and reimagining your garden…
It’s always the right season to install a pergola in your yard. It’s a great investment in your home if you’re planning on selling as it creates the feeling of an extra room in your garden. Even if you’re not planning on moving any time soon, you’ll find that having a pergola in your yard…
It’s always the right time to be thinking about making some major changes in your garden. Maybe you’ve spent all winter waiting for the snowpack to melt and you’re dreaming of having somewhere new to spend the summer outside. Maybe you’re itching to move house when spring rolls around, and you’re looking for an easy…
Quick Fixes As a pergola owner, you know the impatience that comes over you as winter starts to wind down. You wake up each morning and rush to the window to see how much of the Calgary snowpack has melted, before opening your weather app to check on the rising temperatures. Each day brings you…
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…
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…
It’s tempting to think about the inside and outside of your home as two separate and distinct areas for decoration. However, if you learn how to complement interior decorating with the outdoors, you’ll find that guests feel more at ease in all areas of your home, and that making design decisions becomes easier as you…
There’s nothing like spending time under your pergola at any time of year. In the spring, the scents and sounds of the world coming out of hibernation is best enjoyed in your yard, while the pergola provides great shade during the summer heat. In autumn, the warm evenings stretch out under the stars, and there’s…
The warmer weather can never come soon enough in Calgary. The moment that the leaves start to come in gets everyone thinking about spending more time outside. The daytime heat quickly turns into warmer evenings which means it’s time to work out how to use your outdoor entertaining space after the sun has set. Light…
The moment that you feel that warm nighttime breeze coming across the yard is like no other. It heralds the coming of outdoor living; late nights under the stars, cozy firepit reunions, and dinner parties surrounding by the sounds and smells of nature. However, just sitting in your yard doesn’t quite conjure up the full…