Incorporating extra living space into your home is great for a variety of reasons. It allows for you and your family to stretch out your living quarters, it adds value to your home and it provides you with the opportunity to enjoy the scenery more often. However, if your choice of expanding comes down to using the space already provided in your home for a three season room or building a whole new sunroom, there are significant benefits to picking one over the other. Here is why you should expand with a three season porch instead of a sunroom, giving your family a great option for spreading out and keeping the peace in the home.

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The idea of expanding your living space and having more natural light flowing indoors makes the concept of building a sunroom very enticing. However, sunroom construction can cost thousands of dollars and you might not get everything out of it that you’re hoping for if you don’t plan ahead. Before making the final decision, here are some important factors to consider regarding building a new sunroom in your home.  

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Having a lot of yard space can be a huge benefit when it comes to buying a new home. However, deciding how you’re going to constantly maintenance that yard over time can often make the added acreage more of a headache than a reward. Are there any options for creating an outdoor living area that doesn’t require as much upkeep? Yes! It’s a wonderful concept called hardscaping. If you want to build a lovely entertaining space outdoors that shouldn’t cost you countless hours of landscaping in the future, choose this option for a welcoming retreat that requires little maintenance. Here are some popular materials used for the process that might be ideal for your unique situation.

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Enhancing your backyard doesn’t get much better than installing new and fun amenities like streaming fountains, comfortable new lounge chairs or a stunning new patio set. However, nothing says modern and hip like installing a backyard firepit, a feature perfect for entertaining your friends and relaxing with loved ones. Unfortunately, many are capable of ruining their new outdoor fireplace before they’ve even owned it for long simply due to lack of information on how to properly use it. Here is a beginner’s guide to using your masonry fireplace the right way from the moment it’s installed.

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Do you spend a lot of time in your backyard during the summer months? Do you wish there was a way that you could enjoy the great outdoor when temperatures drop without freezing your butt off? Is there something missing from your landscape? If you answered yes, yes and yes again, you may need a backyard firepit.

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Outdoor kitchens are becoming increasingly popular as more and more homeowners seek ways to expand their living spaces to the great outdoors. If you are thinking about adding an outdoor kitchen to your home, keep the following tips in mind to ensure that the finished product is beautiful, functional and most of all, that it increases the value of your home.

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When most people think of home improvements, they think of improvements made indoors, but outdoor renovations can be just as valuable. Outdoor living is good for your mental and physical health, which is why it is so important to spend as much time as you can in the wide-open air. However, if your backyard is all muck and mud, it can be understandable if the last place you want to spend your free time is your yard. Fortunately, by making a few inexpensive changes—including adding patios, walkways and decks—you can transform your yard into an outdoor haven.

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Creating a green living area when remodeling or building anew, can feel overwhelming because “going green” is more than a philosophy. It incorporates the structure, the design, the materials, and even the way the project reacts with the sun’s path. Don’t let that deter you from having your architect help you create an eco-friendly outdoor addition. Green porches, decks, and patios can be environmentally friendly. Here are a few tips to help you move in the right direction.

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Outdoor tiles now come in a wide variety of colors, styles, textures, and materials; so many infact, that it can often be confusing to know what type of tiles can be used where. The tiles need to be sufficiently durable to withstand weather and traffic, hard enough to resist extreme weather, and suitably strong to last for years. Homeowners also want a masonry product that compliments their home’s style, yet is still functional and hard-wearing. Porcelain, slate, and travertine all have new looks and styles, so here are some helpful hints about choosing between the tiles.

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Flowers, shrubs and trees have long been the backbone of a beautiful yard but they aren’t the only way to create something gorgeous. In recent years, hardscaping has become quite popular and for good reason. Check out these gorgeous ways to add hardscapes to your yard.

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