You’d think that a patio right off the cafeteria would be one of the easiest spaces to use. At the New England Laborers’ Training Academy in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, that wasn’t quite the case. The patio sat just outside the cafeteria with open views of the pond and the wildlife around […]
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A finished patio can look great in photos. The pavers are in, the furniture is set. Maybe there’s a grill, a fire feature, or a dining table ready for guests. But after a couple of months, the homeowners might notice something they didn’t expect. They don’t use the space as
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Some outdoor projects come together quickly. Others take time. For Morgan and Jamie Molitor of construction2style in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, this one took a few years. From the start, their backyard wasn’t a one-phase project. It was something they built step by step, making thoughtful decisions along the way.
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If you’ve been thinking about adding a pergola to your backyard but keep putting it off, this might be the nudge you need! You might’ve seen it already, but if you didn’t…Zillow recently shared data with House Beautiful showing that homes with pergolas sell more than three days faster and
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If you’ve started looking into motorized screens for your deck, patio, or pergola, you’ve probably noticed this right away. There’s a wide range of prices and options. Some systems cost quite a bit more than others. So naturally, you start to wonder why. A screen is a screen…right? Well, not
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Comfort and appearance are key aspects of shared outdoor spaces. At Dry Dock Estates in Okoboji, Iowa, the goal was to create a patio that matched the luxury of the condominiums while still being functional for everyday use. This commercial pergola installation helped transform the fully exposed lakefront patio into a space
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If you’re researching pergolas, you know that there are so many options on the market. You’re probably here because you need help understanding the DIY pergola kits vs. custom pergolas battle. Let’s settle it! With a quick internet search, you’ll see that DIY pergola kits are everywhere. They’re easy to
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Homeowners in Rochester, Minnesota often tell us the same thing. They love their deck, but they don’t love the heat, the bugs, or the short outdoor season. This project, where we installed an aluminum pergola in Rochester, Minnesota, started the same way. The homeowners already had a beautifully-built deck just
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“Is an aluminum pergola actually worth the investment?” Homeowners often compare aluminum to rough-cut cedar when planning to add a pergola to their backyard. Cedar is more familiar and may seem less expensive at first. However, the initial price does not tell the whole story. When you factor in design,
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Restaurant owners and retail property managers are always looking for ways to increase revenue without increasing overhead. Expanding the building footprint is expensive. Adding square footage indoors can be disruptive. But there is often an overlooked opportunity sitting right outside. Your outdoor seating area. Outdoor spaces can play a major
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