A Guide to Matching Deck Stain Colors with Different Woods The Color-Stain Mistake Almost Everyone Makes We’ve lost track of how often we’ve watched owners strain their backs constructing a deck—selecting the appearance, the ideal wood, even the hallowed railing finials—only to cap it off with a stain color that in essence shouts slogans on […]

Choosing Cedar, Redwood, Pine, or Ipe: How Wood Impacts Your Fence Design We’ve come across more fence lines than we care to count (it’s an occupational idiosyncrasy, I guess), and here’s the thing: the truly great fences aren’t merely constructed to endure; they’re actually born to. And that slight injection of magic begins long, long

A Guide to Selecting the Right Exterior Colors for Red Brick Houses Oh, the old problem: your trusty old red brick home, looking back at you, almost begging to be touched up with something, anything, that won’t result in it appearing like a used Christmas decoration or a regretful party face paint. We’ve all been

How to Design an Above Ground Pool Deck That Goes Beyond the Basics Most in-ground pools get the bare minimum: a few boards, some steps, maybe a railing if you are lucky. Functional? Sure. Cute? Not really. Your pool deck sets the whole vibe of your yard. It is not just a walkway; it is

Beyond Basic: 14 Coping and Tile Ideas That Turn Pools into Showpieces Welcome to our curated collection of pool coping and tile ideas, where we believe that a swimming pool is more than just a place to swim—it’s the heart of your backyard. As experts in landscape design, we know that the right combination of

Luxury on a Small Scale: The Art of Resort-Style Pool Design Ever thought your small backyard couldn’t possibly fit a pool? Think again! We’re here to show you that even the most compact outdoor space can be transformed into a stunning, resort-like oasis. The secret lies in a strategic approach to design—focusing on smart layouts,