Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to [email protected] Question from Barb in WA: Hi Brian, We love our short summer in the northwest and want to make the most of
Patios are more popular than decks, but not everywhere
March 8, 2016 by
In 2014, patios were constructed in 56 percent of all new homes built in the U.S., compared to just 23 percent of new homes that were fitted with a deck.
Patio Solutions You’ll Fall For
August 24, 2012 by
As the seasons change so must your backyard entertaining areas. When it gets warmer we prepare for more outdoor cooking and evenings spent outside for longer hours. Likewise as fall and winter draw nearer it’s important to prepare your patio or deck for the cooler weather. Stoke The Fires If your climate allows outdoor entertaining
DIY Projects for the Weekend Warrior
August 21, 2012 by
With Labor Day weekend on the horizon it’s a great time to investigate what projects can easily be completed in a weekend. But what DIY projects lend the most oomph to your home in such a short amount of time?
Celebration Worthy Backyard Improvements
July 6, 2012 by
Summer is a season notorious for outdoor celebrations. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day there are a number of national holidays that warrant outdoor activities such as fireworks, not to mention the longer days and children free from school responsibilities that just beckon a cook out.
