Author: briangonzales

Southern California’s perfect temperatures and low rainfall make this the ideal area to take advantage of indoor/outdoor living, working, and relaxing. Your patio cover is the protection between your outdoor space and the elements. Lattice-style covers permit plenty of sunlight and breeze — with the tradeoff that your patio will surely get a bit wet […]

Building a new fence is a great way to sharpen your home’s outdoor space. However, without a clear sense of how your project will proceed, you may end up spending more than you anticipate. Luckily, there are a few key strategies you can use to keep the cost of your fence under control. Choose the […]

Your fence is more than a divider between your property and your neighbor’s. It’s an architectural element that can define how your space looks and feels. But if you have a particularly large—or small—backyard, choosing the right design and materials becomes even more important. Here are our professional fencing ideas for all backyards, big and […]

If you’re thinking about installing a new patio cover for your outdoor space, you might be wondering about the differences between aluminum and wood patio covers. Both look stylish, protect against the weather, and won’t break your bank.

Unlike adding a whole new room to your home, patio covers deliver more bang for your buck while creating dramatic change to your livable space. If you’re still thinking, “all patio covers are pretty much the same,” think again. Get some fresh inspiration from these seven awesome patio cover ideas. Louvers Why decide between a […]

More and more households are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact and live more sustainably. With the push toward healthier foods from local sources, many people have started to gather some of their produce from the most local source possible: their own backyards. Planting an edible garden has never been easier, even if […]

Spring is finally here and now is the time to start reimagining your outdoor space. If you haven’t updated your garden lately, it’s time to take a second look. There are many eye-catching garden accents and other decorative elements that can help you transform the appearance – and use – of your outdoor space in […]

When most people hear the phrase “house siding,” they think of overlapping wood planks, a frequent sight in nearly every region of the country except Southern California. While traditional wood siding is still a common material in use in older homes, newer homes feature composite siding options that perform just as well, if not better, […]

Siding generally isn’t top-of-mind for local homeowners. Many houses in this area are surfaced with stucco, a perfectly fine choice for Southern California’s moderate weather. That said, drive around any neighborhood and look a little closer: you’ll see lots of attractive siding options that make a huge difference in a home’s style. If you’re thinking of […]

Among our favorite versatile outdoor building materials is Trex decking. If you’re not familiar with Trex (or just know the basics), here’s a quick run-down of whether or not you should consider this versatile product for your next project.