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Outdoor Living

Outdoor living space
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Design Outdoor Living 

What’s cooking in outdoor kitchens

June 13, 2021June 15, 2021 Danielle Andrus 554 Views 0 Comments outdoor living, Summer 2021

Contractors of all stripes have been busy since the pandemic and ensuing lockdowns gave homeowners time to think about all

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outdoor living designs privacy
(Photo: Joseph Calev, Dreamstime)
Design Outdoor Living 

Homeowners prioritize privacy, even outside

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Danielle Andrus 349 Views 0 Comments Spring 2021

Outdoor living designs that create privacy for homeowners are extra important now that the neighbors are always home.

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deck design trends 2021
(Photo: Rocky Mountain Decks)
Build Design Materials Outdoor Living 

Barefoot backyards—Deck design trends

March 15, 2021March 17, 2022 Danielle Andrus 451 Views 0 Comments Spring 2021

Deck design trends reflect homeowners’ wish for modern, no-maintenance style, that matches the design of the rest of the home.

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sustainable landscaping
(Photo: Evgeniy Fesenko, Dreamstime)
Green Building Outdoor Living 

A new path to sustainability

January 26, 2021February 16, 2021 Danielle Andrus 421 Views 0 Comments Winter 2020

History provides lessons for landscape architects who want to implement tried and true approaches to sustainable landscaping.

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heated driveways colorado
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Build Outdoor Living The Homebuyer 

Heated driveways are a premium feature with a practical edge

December 7, 2020December 14, 2020 Danielle Andrus 716 Views 0 Comments hardscapes, Winter 2020

Heated driveways might be seen as an extravagance, but for some Colorado homeowners, they offer safety and liability protections.

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Homeowners are spending more time at home and making the most of it. (Photo: Bluebird Design & Landscape)
Coronavirus Outdoor Living 

The patio is open—How COVID-19 spurred patio redesigns

October 1, 2020September 22, 2020 Danielle Andrus 1302 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19

Lazy Sundays sipping craft brews on a sunny patio are a thing of the past. Even when some patios reopened,

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smart lighting
Inside and out, smart lighting systems put homeowners' minds at ease. (Photo: In4mal, Dreamstime.com)
Design Outdoor Living Technology 

Smart lighting for safer homes

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Danielle Andrus 1204 Views 2 Comments Lighting, outdoor living, smart home

Some consumers see smart lighting as a bit of a “party trick”, but inside and out, smart lighting systems put

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(Photo: WAC Lighting)
Design Outdoor Living 

WAC Lighting announces new product, lighting award

June 19, 2020June 22, 2020 Danielle Andrus 545 Views 0 Comments

This month, WAC Lighting introduced a new offering in its line of outdoor lighting. The New York-based company also announced

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The COVID-19 pandemic highlights new needs for healthy homes. (Photo: Hakinmhan, Dreamstime)
Coronavirus Green Building Outdoor Living 

Healthier homes—How COVID-19 will impact home design

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 1014 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19, home office

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the value of these design features.

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Biophilic design principles
Large windows and doors that open a view to the entire outdoor area help homeowners enjoy it even if they’re sitting or working in other parts of the home. (Photo: Abigail-Elise Design Studio)
Design Outdoor Living 

The great outdoors—How to design for living well

March 27, 2020February 22, 2021 Danielle Andrus 2751 Views 0 Comments green building, outdoor living

Contractors and designers can help their homeowners live well by incorporating biophilic design principles.

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