Decks and patios are one of the reasons most of us prefer to live in a house instead of a condo; we can enjoy the outdoors right off the kitchen or other rooms that open onto the deck. So, now that read more...

There are fireplaces, and then there are awesome fireplaces! If yours is just not "doing it" for you, and you just don't enjoy sitting in front of it and gazing at the warm flames like you used to, read more...

That outdoor patio may have everything it needs - but does it? There's something primeval and comforting about watching fire. As a plus, it provides warmth! Sitting around the fire, sipping wine, read more...

Many of our Pacific Northwest homes have fireplaces or wood stoves - because there's nothing cheerier than zoning out in front of a fireplace on a long, chilly evening when the sun goes down at 4:30. read more...

Enjoying your yard shouldn't require a lot of work! With a deck or patio you can create an outdoor living space, ready for use anytime you are in the mood. Adding a covered portion of the space and read more...

Short cool days and long nights encourage us to seek the warmth and cheeriness of a fireplace. Your home may lack one altogether, or it may be in need of maintenance and upgrading. A new tile read more...

Fireplace mantels - "Creating a striking fireplace mantel adds focus to rooms and value to your customers homes."  Well, that is obviously written for the contractor, not the homeowner.  The read more...