At first, there’s all the excitement of winter – the first snowfall, the way the cold nips your nose, not to mention the seemingly never ending run of holidays. However, once January rolls around, you suddenly realize that the cold weather is here to stay for a few more months, and those dreaded winter blues…
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 nothing worse than the feeling of being cooped up in your home all winter long. The long Calgary winter makes it feel like you’ve always been stuck at home with the same views and the same people, and the first signs of spring seem to get further away each day. This is true for…
For those without a sunroom in Calgary, winter can feel like it’s never ending, and cabin fever can quickly spread through your home. With all the snow on the ground limiting outside entertainment, it’s easy to feel cramped and cooped up, and with winter lasting well into April and beyond, spring can feel like a…
With winter underway, there’s mixed feelings across Calgary. On the one hand, there’s something magical about the transformation that snow brings to the city, and winter also brings a whole host of fun celebrations and vacations. On the other hand, winter also brings snow and ice which have to be shovelled, and sub-zero temperatures that…
When it comes to your home life, the old adage that time is money isn’t necessarily the case, but it’s always true that you’d rather be spending time with your family and your hobbies than messing around with household chores like shovelling the snow off your car or keeping the garage tidy. Fortunately, there is…
Even though it comes ‘round every year, winter always seems to come as a surprise to many Calgary residents. Maybe the long summer days cause everyone to forget about the snow and the ice, or maybe it’s because the thought of shoveling and sub-zero temperatures is too much to bear year-round. However, there are a…
For many Calgary residents, winter is something to be endured and suffered through each year. The seemingly endless stream of snow, the freezing cold temperatures and the short days all combine to make a lot of folks feel miserable when winter comes; but then again, these residents probably don’t have a Desert Sun Patios sunroom…
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…