The visibility of locally-grown food received a significant boost in recent years with the growth in popularity of what has become known as the “farm-to-table” movement. Restaurants – especially trendy ones – began embracing locally-grown foods such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and poultry as a way to create uniqueness and be more environmentally aware and […]
How to Set Your Outdoor Lighting Timers
It’s almost that time of the year again when the clocks change for Daylight Saving Time. While making adjustments to clocks in your home and car, you’ll also want to remember to adjust the time and settings on your outdoor lights to accommodate this fall back — including the shorter days it brings with it. […]
Artificial Turf: dos and don’ts
With a drought in California that never seems to end, Artificial Turf is becoming more and more popular among homeowners. In addition to eliminating water usage for your lawn, it also eliminates almost all maintenance required to keep your lawn green and beautiful year round. Lots of contractors are now installing turf and they all […]
How to install interlocking pavers correctly
Interlocking pavers are a huge trend in outdoor living spaces right now. They are a cost effective way to completely change the look and functionality of your yard and, if installed correctly, they should last a very long time. But how do you know if your contractor is a professional or if it is their […]