Posts Tagged ‘outdoor living’
5 ways to update your deck and patio this summer
This month, it took one week to go from winter to summer, from ice-covered lakes to 80 degrees. That’s what makes Minnesota exciting! Breaking out the shorts and sandals naturally makes us think about decks, patios, and hanging out with friends and family. If you’re ready to update and upgrade your outdoor living spaces, here…
Read MoreDreaming of Deck Time
Spending time outdoors this summer is going to be all the sweeter after weeks of social distancing. Listening to the birds while sitting on the deck will feel like a vacation. Many people are using this unexpected stay-at-home time to take stock, and dream about what they will do when life settles. If a deck…
Read MorePlant a tree on Arbor Day
Each April, people celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree. Trees not only add beauty to neighborhoods, they add oxygen and remove pollution from the air, provide habitats for wildlife, help reduce cooling costs by shading homes, increase property values, and much, much more. The Minnesota DNR has great tips on how to choose, plant, and maintain…
Read MoreApril Showers Bring May Flowers…and Home Maintenance
April showers bring May flowers. And possibly water in your basement or rain seeping through your roof. Now is the perfect time to do a spring tour of the exterior of your home. A thorough inspection of key areas could save you money now and in the long run. This month, check out these areas:…
Read MoreYour Backyard Living Space
Spring: the time of year the trees and flowers bloom–and so do the ideas for improving your home. Especially ways to add some quality outdoor living space to make your home even better. “Quality” outdoor living space means space that not only adds to your enjoyment and relaxation, but that also increases the beauty of…
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