Between a rock and a beautiful place
Curved landscaped beds wind throughout pathways of thermaled bluestone, rocks and curbstones
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One hundred tons of boulders anchor a home with a view
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Outdoor living space relies on allure of the water
We all have that favorite place we go to relax and get away from it all. More often than not, that special place includes the great outdoors and water. The…
Outdoor living caters to the dog days of summer
Levels of curves While the couple didn’t design the outdoor living area for Auggie when they were building their house with Rhoads Estate Homes, Inc.; he has made himself right…
Fire and water in a backyard remodel
If pizzas could dream, they would dream of a particular back yard in Highland Heights. It’s where the lucky pizzas go to be lovingly handcrafted by friends and family gathered…
From swimming hole to backyard oasis
When Rich and Jackie Donato moved into their custom-built home in 2001, they were a family of two with a back yard that left much to be desired. “When we…
Back yard offers lure of the lake
Couple brings their love of Lake Cumberland to their Kettering back yard in an outdoor remodel
A home for the ages
All the stars were aligned when this couple decided to move back to their hometown of Murrysville and build a house on their family-owned farm. The 20-acre farm is one…
The yearlong summer
Gary McGuirk is opening his pool early this year. He has to. Every day since he closed the pool last fall, his three-year-old twin daughters have asked him if they…
Renovated back yard offers a room in the woods
“Years ago, I used to pick up ornaments when I traveled. Now I seem to pick up landscaping ideas,” Angela Dunaway admits with a laugh when discussing her newly renovated…
Makeover magic in Fox Chapel
With a slate patio and a pool in pretty bad shape, the owners of this home in the Fox Chapel area of Pittsburgh knew they weren’t making the most of…
Backyard makeover is a slam dunk
When there are 13 kids waiting with your son at your street’s bus stop in the morning, it’s a strong sign that you are in a neighborhood that is a…
Custom ranch home a natural fit
If these walls could talk, the stories they would tell! But since talking wall technology has not yet been invented, the owners of a 4,500 square-foot custom-designed ranch home in…