Swimming pool design is straight out of the playbook
Apparently, what works on the playing field, works in pool design as well. Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin knew exactly what he wanted when he decided to add…
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Backyard puts the focus on free time
Just a few years ago on a corner in Upper Arlington, a vacant lot and side yard sat adjacent to an old world style house built in 2004. The owners…
Tranquil landscape design redo
The back yard of Jennifer Shelhouse’s townhome was in dire need of a redo. It was cramped, linear and not particularly user-friendly. The “before” back yard, with its wood decking,…
Landscape design creates Floridian escape
Lushly landscaped with paved patios, tranquil water features, and fresh Florida foliage, Joe Chiellini’s Tampa property is as livable as it is luxurious. Joe desired a high-end style with a…
Coastal casual home design
This lovely riverfront home, gracefully situated on the shores of the Manatee River in Parrish, Florida, was designed with an empty nester in mind. The house, located in The Islands…
Party patio on the water
In southwest Ashtabula County, there is a home in the rural town of Roaming Shores where it is always party time. This is a house that every house wants to…
Swimming pool offers a little slice of heaven
Mark and Leslie have always loved being outdoors. They had a pool at their previous home, but it was limited on space and had no extra amenities like a pool…
Landscape design provides splendor for the senses
Nancy stands on a pergola-shaded patio, with a utopia of a landscape design stretching out before her. A cascade of greenery frames a waterfall, flowing into a pond that teems…
Landscape design leads back to nature
“Back to nature” takes on new meaning at this immaculate chunk of land that surrounds a spectacular estate in Jefferson Hills. “We purchased a large piece of farmland in our…
Great garden ideas
There’s nothing quite like strolling through some of Pittsburgh’s most beautiful residential gardens to generate ideas for your own outdoor space. Each year, the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Town & Country…
Landscaping ideas lead to the perfect staycation
When Amber and Mark began searching for the perfect vacation home, they ended up finding it in their own back yard. They purchased the lot next door, extending their property…
Switching gears with sophisticated remodeling ideas
Whether we want to admit it or not, we all have that one room in the house that gets a little disorganized. It’s the rarely used spare bedroom, office or…