If you’re like most of us, you really want your backyard to be your own private sanctuary. There are few things more unsettling than going outside to enjoy some sun than noticing that all eyes from next door are on you. Even if you have a larger backyard where the neighbors aren’t very close by, […]
Each year when Black Friday hits, Americans hit the stores in droves (at least they did pre-COVID) and hit the online sales in record numbers. We buy a lot of “stuff.” But more and more families are realizing they don’t necessarily need more “stuff.” What they want is an experience. We’re biased, of course, but […]
It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving 2021 is almost here! As in years past, we are thankful for some of the same things. This year, we are especially thankful for a healthy year and for our loyal clients. What about you? What are you thankful for? As we wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, we thought we’d […]
Just like the interior of your home, the right lighting and a superior sound system can set the mood and enhance your outdoor living spaces. We’re in the business of creating luxury outdoor living spaces for our clients, and increasingly, they’re asking us to install high-end outdoor lighting and outdoor sound systems. And it’s no […]
We don’t know about you, but we think fall is prime grilling season. Sure, we like to grill in the summer, but it can get hot! When there’s a chill in the air and the humidity has vanished, we start looking for new grilling recipes to try. And did you know that in addition to […]
You take pride in your home’s appearance. And if you’re like most homeowners, that pride extends to your front yard, back yard, and the rest of your property. Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or you prefer to hire the experts to do the design and hard labor of installation, it helps to know what the various […]
Happy Labor Day! It’s the unofficial end of summer and the last day of summer vacation for a lot of school kids around the country. But Labor Day is a lot more than that. We thought today would be a good time to look at the story behind why we celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day […]
If you’ve invested in a beautiful home in the Capital Region, you want every aspect of it, inside and out, to reflect your aesthetics. This should include your outdoor lighting as well. No basic exterior lighting fixtures will do your new patio, outdoor kitchen, and home’s exterior justice. When it comes to enchanting exteriors and […]
If you’re like us, you love flowers of all kinds. Whether you have hanging baskets, flowers in urns on your front step, masses of flowers in your garden beds, or all of the above, you can make the floral display last longer by deadheading flowers. What Is Deadheading? If you’re new to the term, deadheading […]
The heat of the summer sun can really do a number on your lawn and garden beds. So can those heavy rains that come with summer thunderstorms. Take a walk around your property to spot any issues, and then follow these summer landscaping tips to keep your property looking its best. Your Lawn Many of […]
