Did you know that Americans spend 90% of their time indoors? It’s a startling statistic that becomes even more worrisome when considering a nationwide decline in mental health. A journal published by the National Library of Medicine shows how nature-based interventions and activities that get people outside improve the mental health of adults. The key […]
If you just now realized that Mother’s Day is this Sunday, it’s time to go shopping. While you may be able to order online, you can also go old school and go to a local garden center. Our favorite garden store is Patuxent Nursery. They always have a great selection of plants, garden décor, fountains, […]
So, you didn’t win the 2023 HGTV Dream Home. Neither did we. But you can create your own dream home exterior by taking some ideas from HGTV designer Brian Patrick Flynn. Just make sure you work with an outdoor living contractor who can take your ideas, expand on them, and give you an outdoor experience […]
Since tomorrow, April 22, is Earth Day, we thought our blog this week should relate to sustainable ideas for your outdoor living spaces. We only have one planet, and we can all do our part to reduce our carbon footprint. While there are many areas where you can have an individual impact, such as driving […]
With Groundhog Day just around the corner, we’re starting to think about spring and summer. If you’re thinking about establishing an outdoor oasis with a custom inground pool as the focal point, now is the time to start planning. That’s because a custom pool design and installation project take time. There’s the planning and inspiration […]
January is a great time for looking forward to all the possibilities of the coming year. Here at LiveWell Outdoors, part of that means looking at the outdoor living trend reports that cross our desks. If you’re like us, you like to stay on top of trends, too. Let’s take a look at some of […]
Before we celebrate the New Year, we like to take a look back at some of our favorite outdoor living projects of the year that are coming to a close. We reached out to our team to tell us about the outdoor living spaces they created that really resonated with them, and why. Here are […]
Just because it’s December doesn’t mean you have to go hibernate. With some heating features and some ingenuity, and some cooperation from Mother Nature, you can still enjoy your patio or deck. A sunny day is ideal for spending time outside in the winter, but you can spend evenings outdoors as well. Let’s take a […]
We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. If you’re like millions of Americans, the day after Thanksgiving, or Black Friday, have you scouring the ads and online for deals on Christmas gifts for your loved ones. Go ahead, buy some gifts. But before you fill your house with more “stuff”, think big. Think outside the […]
Although winter doesn’t officially start until December 21, November weather can get kind of ugly with cold rain. We’re going to assume you’ve already closed and winterized your pool. Take steps now to prepare the rest of your outdoor living spaces for cold, ice, and snow. Step #1 Protect and Store Patio Furniture Brush any […]
