Getting Your Home Summer Ready

Getting a Lake House Ready for Summer Starts Outside

There is a relaxed rhythmic ritual associated with lake house living.

Sitting on a deck drinking coffee, swinging in a waterside hammock, spending the day on the water, sipping pre-dinner cocktails under the stars then gathering around the fire pit to roast marshmallows as the sun sets on yet another perfect day…Read More

How to Freshen up Your Apartment Terrace This Season

When it comes to rooftop and terrace living spaces, New York City-based landscape architect Janice Parker said it’s not about what it looks like from the outside, but what it does for your soul.

“Is it a sanctuary? Is it a place where you are able to be private and feel like yourself? Even though it’s New York City, it’s also nature…Read More

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Swing Into Summer

As America’s only ski, golf and lake resort, the summer season is an exciting time around Idaho’s Tamarack Resort.

The slopes begin to thaw and the miles of hiking trails slowly lose the Nordic and snowshoe tracks from winter, with early footsteps promising months of hiking and biking to come…Read More

Here’s What Your Pool Needs Before You Take Your First Dip

Nothing says summer’s coming like pulling back the winter cover on your pool and gearing up for warm lazy days and loads of quality pool time.

Before you can hit the water, though, you need to check for any damage that might have occurred during winter and make sure everything is in good working order…Read More

This Summer, the Most Worthwhile Renovation Could Be Outdoors

Whether you enjoy looking out at your property from a balcony or strolling through your grounds, revamping your gardens for the season can enhance your outdoor experience.

However, a landscape renovation isn’t just something you should jump into…Read More

Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Outdoor Décor

Just like we refresh our interiors when seasons change, so should we update a house’s exterior. As summer approaches, revamping patios, porches and lanais prepares us for those sun-filled days, cool nights and al fresco soirees that lie ahead.

Before reviving existing décor or introducing new pieces, prep your terrace or porch…Read More