Posts Tagged ‘Porch’

Exterior Shading and Awnings for Your Garden and Patio

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

The interior of the house may be where most family members spend much of the time. The garden or exterior of the house is subject to variable sun, wind, rain and other precipitation. Outdoor shades are one way whereby one can add to livable space outside the house to protect against these elements.

Shades can make the house more beautiful and functional at the same time. Honeycomb shades, also known as pleated shades, are beautiful for the window. The shades help shield against bright sunlight, or perhaps make the deck usable despite a little rain. For areas like backyard pools, it’s almost imperative to provide shade so guests and children alike may get respite from the fierce UV radiation. There are many types of outdoor shapes, the major ones being discussed below.

For large events held in the backyard, a tent-like structure will be needed to ensure that not only will people fit, but tables and chairs for dining and drinking. The tent-like shades are called canopies. Canopies are set up with several poles holding the shade fabric overhead which provides the majority of overhead protection. Side flaps can be added to add even more protection as well as privacy from onlookers outside. Canopies can be outfitted with airflow devices to help keep the interior comfortable.

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Staging Your Front Porch for Summertime Sales

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

With all the talk about staging homes for sale and making sure it has “curb appeal”, it struck me how much you could do just in the front porch and walkway area to make a prospective buyer feel welcomed. I’ve driven by many a house with a sale sign in the yard that has a lovely front side with a well groomed yard, but the porches are often empty.

Porches and verandas always remind me of summertime when I was a kid. It was always the coolest place to be during the sticky-hot afternoons, making it a perfect place to socialize with a glass of lemonade. With the home and neighbourhood design trends leaning more and more towards character and nostalgic charm, it seems natural that the front porch would figure strongly into the desires of current home buyers.

The first step in making your porch stand out as a friendly welcoming area is to give it a good cleaning. Brush all those cobwebs away that let people know that this is an under-utilized space. Does the porch area need repainting? Since you want people to sit and spend time here, it’s a good idea to touch up paint in this area, even if you aren’t repainting anywhere else.

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