If you are thinking about installing a pool in your home, or if you have already decided to do so, one of the factors that you may consider in the process is whether or not you want to put a roof over the new pool. Choosing between an indoor or outdoor pool can be difficult. However, one potential option that you may not have considered in the process is a retractable roof system. [Read More]

Landscape lighting is about more than placing a lantern at the beginning of a pathway. That may be a good start, but the main secret to lighting your landscaping is doing so in layers. You're not trying to get a daylight effect so much as create a pleasing nightscape. Lighting up your yard can provide safety and beauty. Be Subtle with a Pathway Let's start with that pathway. Safety is certainly the primary concern here, so you want to provide adequate lighting to guide your guests to the front door. [Read More]

Does your yard seem to lack that wow factor? Perhaps you have nice landscaping and hardscaping, but the yard simply seems to need something more. Outdoor décor can beautify your outside living spaces the same way that accent pieces add visual interest to your indoor rooms. Decorate your yard to increase its charm. Match the Theme to your Home Your house style sets the tone for the outdoors, whether it's modern, traditional, or even historical. [Read More]

If you're looking for a fresh, cozy, and inviting kitchen design, a farmhouse style may be just what the doctor ordered. But, what exactly is a farmhouse kitchen, and how can you design the right one for you? Here are 6 essential basics of the farmhouse style. Farmhouse Sink. One of the key defining elements in your kitchen should be a large and open farmhouse, or "apron," sink. This undermounted, open-basin style is useful for large cooking work and makes a great centerpiece on which to build your old-fashioned, chic kitchen. [Read More]