Author: Lisa Hayden-Matthews

It’s lovely the first time a wobbly tot tries to get up onto the couch. However, skip ahead several months and a few short years, and the happy feeling might fade as you watch your little kid trying to scale every vertical structure and piece of furniture in their path. Kids, by nature, love climbing….

Nature performs major miracles for us every day and it’s amazing to think of the beauty that comes from natural movement. From the air, water, and food, to organic patio improvement materials, nature supports our wellbeing and freely provides the essentials for our survival. Talking of bluestone, well, this is probably nothing you’ve never heard…

There’s nothing quite like sitting around a chiminea or backyard fireplace on a cool summer evening. It’s almost like having your own campsite right outside your back door. However, when the winter comes, these fireplaces definitely require some forethought and work. Despite being such an interesting art piece, chimineas are generally prone to weather-related damage,…

A hot tub can be an excellent addition to any backyard, mostly due to the relaxing and revitalizing experience it can offer. However, proper hot tub installation can be a bit difficult to achieve as these features are associated with large structures and electrically complex systems. Of course, modern hot tub models may be less…

For the majority of homeowners, gazebos are a favorite spot to enjoy a lovely evening outside in the backyard during those warm, sunny summer months. However, summer doesn’t last forever. The rain is becoming more often nowadays and the air’s getting colder; thus, you’d be wise to prepare your outdoor space for the winter months…

Dreaming about summer and sunny days spent out in a backyard space? Well, spring is just around the corner and now is the high time you start thinking about your outdoor space. Perhaps you’ve already invested in landscaping your grounds but would like to extend your living space for a more pleasant hospitable outdoor spot….

Rattan and wicker furnishings can add a modern natural vibe to your home’s décor. But before you rush out and grab some on-trend pieces, first understand what these two terms really mean. Most people, including salespersons who sell furniture, tend to have this misconception that Rattan furniture and wicker furniture are practically the same. As…

After a long, draining day at work, you probably want to unwind and let go of the pressures of the day. There are many ways to decompress, though, but if you’re like most people, finding out something pleasurable- other than just crawling into bed- can be actually good for you. Hot tubs, commonly known as…

It is fun to sit around a cozy warm fire with your family and friends at the end of the day. To tell some ghost stories and sing campfire songs while cooking hot dogs and baked potatoes. Thankfully, chimineas, also known as “Chimeneas” have come a long way to help enjoy such outdoor moments, inducing…