As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended amateurs not do this as disastrous results can occur.

The patio is one of the most important features of your outdoor living area. So it’s important to plan carefully, choose the right materials, and above all, build a compact and secure base before installing pavers, stone or concrete. Before you build: The Plan. The design and placement of your patio is determined by several factors: how you will use the space, traffic flow, sun patterns, septic systems and grading. Tim Johnson has been designing landscapes for ten …

Outdoor cooking areas are the hottest trend in residential landscape design. They can range from a modest fire pit to a full-blown outdoor kitchen that will rival the most lavish indoor cooking areas, complete with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops and sinks and a host of appliances, including specialized weather-resistant outdoor refrigerators. If you are willing to put in a little investment, a bit of sweat equity and some free time aside, an outdoor …

Over time, and with heavy foot heavy traffic, the soil underneath lawns compacts and causes turf to deteriorate. One of the more beneficial cultural practices you can perform on a lawn is core aeration, and in most cases …

Mowing is an integral part of maintaining a healthy lawn, and if done correctly, allows a lawn to grow thicker and fuller throughout the season. Keeping your lawn in the best shape can be as easy as following a few important guidelines.

Artificial turf made a name for itself back in the 1960s when it was introduced in the sports arena as a substitute for natural grass athletic fields. What may be surprising is the number of people who are now looking beyond the realm of sports and into their own backyards …