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- by Megan Haskins
Backyard Features Missing From Your Build
Don’t let these 7 backyard features slip when you’re planning out your home build. Yard and Gutter Drains Water management is one of the most overlooked parts of a build. If your gutters just dump water next to the foundation,...
- by Megan Haskins
7 Unexpected Exterior Features Worth Planning For
Rock Along the Exterior Walls Rain hits dirt and dirt splashes back onto the house. That’s just physics. Over time, that splashback stains siding, dirties paint, and wears down the base of the home. Adding a band of gravel or...
- by Megan Haskins
5 Overlooked Pool Area Features You’ll Wish You Had
A well-designed pool area isn’t just about the pool. These five features take your outdoor space from basic to built-for-real-life. If you're in the planning phase, now’s the time to think through how the entire space will function long-term. Covered...
- by Megan Haskins
When building a deck, you can turn the space underneath into something way more useful but only if you plan ahead. By adding a deck drainage system before the deck is finished, you can keep that area dry and protected...
- by Megan Haskins
3 Killer Ways To Use Valve Boxes In The Yard
When most people think of a valve box, they picture the little green lid in the grass that blends right in and never gets touched. But these simple boxes are actually super handy for keeping important stuff protected and easy...
- by Megan Haskins
If you don’t want to deal with drainage issues in your new home build, the final grade is super important! It means shaping the ground around your home so water drains away properly. Done right, you’ll have a smooth yard...
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