Matt Power
How to plan for your new pool

Getting a new pool can be extremely exciting. It is a very nostalgic piece of the backyard for many of us, that we want our own kids to grow up with too. But pool design has evolved significantly since the time we were children. In the past 10-15 years the options available have exploded tremendously. With so many unique elements which you can incorporated it is easy to feel like a kid in a candy store, trying to take a bit of everything. Yet it is important for us to show restraint.

How to plan for your new pool
Marj Licos
40 Amazing Small Garden Ideas and Designs

Gardens provide a safe place outside of the house. It gives us space to enjoy the outdoors without leaving our homes. But not every home is blessed to come with a huge backyard or outdoor space. This is especially true for urban housing. However, city homes and those with small backyards shouldn’t give up on having a garden. Here are some amazing and creative small garden ideas and designs to inspire your gardening plans.

40 Amazing Small Garden Ideas and Designs
Marj Licos
20 Stunning Fire Pits you can Buy Now!

Do not let the cold weather keep you indoors or cancel your garden barbeques and parties. The perfect fire pit will provide warmth and light up your outdoor spaces. They are also great accents to gardens, backyards and other outdoor spaces. Pick a fire pit that will compliment your landscaping and fit your needs. Chase away chilly nights and winter blues with these amazing fire pits!

20 Stunning Fire Pits you can Buy Now!
Marj Licos
30 Fabulous Garden Planter Ideas and Designs

Pots and planters are garden and landscaping necessities. They do not just hold plants. They can also be the focal points of your outdoor spaces. Fun, creative, and attractive planters will add character and dimension to your landscaping designs. Here are some fabulous garden planter ideas and designs that could inspire your next front yard makeover.

30 Fabulous Garden Planter Ideas and Designs
Matt Power
Cleaning your solar panels

After acquiring a set of solar panels, there is just one thing you need to keep doing to make sure the electricity bill stays low over time, and that is to clean your solar panels. Due to the nature of dust-gathering over time and the occasional bird-poop droppings, your solar panels are destined to decrease in performance over time. The upside of this is that you can prevent any serious decrease in performance with an occasional wash. Of course, this is not something that you need to do every week but rather something that needs to be done every 4-8 months, to ensure maximum efficiency and bang for your buck.

Cleaning your solar panels

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8 Ideas To Create The Perfect Backyard For Your Dog

8 Ideas To Create The Perfect Backyard For Your Dog

Creating a space your dog can enjoy while staying safe, happy, and well exercised is important to their health and wellbeing. Achieving this takes more thought than just sending your dog out into the yard and hoping for the best. Often you need to think about which materials, plants, and features you should use to keep your dog safe and happy. The great part about adding these features is that you can enjoy them too! Here are 8 ways you can turn your backyard into a place you and your dog will love.

50 Awesome Pergola Design Ideas

50 Awesome Pergola Design Ideas

Pergolas incorporate beauty and function to your front or backyard. They are garden or yard structures that provide seating, shade, and comfort outside your home. A thoughtfully designed pergola will provide character to your outdoor space and define a separate area from the rest of the yard. There are different pergola design ideas to match your needs. A pergola can be a relaxing corner for tired gardeners, a cosy garden nook for readers, an outdoor dining area, or an installation to maximise your frontage appeal.