With our wonderful Arizona weather more and more people are looking to transform outdoor spaces to become an extension of their home. In fact, 64% of architecture firms are reporting increased interest in outdoor living spaces. Here are some tips from the folks at The Picket Fence on how to bring the comforts of your home to the great outdoors.
A pergola is one of the most effective ways to add interest to your landscape. Whether you’re looking to bring shade to your outdoor living space or create additional patio space, pergolas provides a simple, cost-effective solution that will add value to your home. And because they are versatile in design, they can be customized to complement many styles of home or landscape.
The purpose of a guttering system is to collect water (rain) from the roofing area and disperse the water away from your home. Properly configured downspouts (leaders, drain pipes) are very essential.
Upcycling is the process of converting a product that is wasted or useless and turning it into a new and useful product of better quality or for better environmental value. In the infographic below, learn how to upcycle a roller blind.
Patio covers are an attractive way to make your outdoor living space functional all the year long. Designed to blend into your home’s existing roofline, a solid patio cover can provide decades of enjoyment and boasts a great return on your investment. The following infographic takes a look at some of the benefits and options associated with patio covers.
Residential home energy accounts for a massive 22% of the total energy used in the United States. Here is an infographic which reveals our energy usage in our homes and how our energy use is changing.
