Material Matters: Choosing the Best Material for Your Outdoor Space

Choosing the right material for your outdoor space will take a little…


ShadeFX Topside Canopy

Choosing a Retractable Awning: Welcome to the ‘Awning’ of a New Age

Back in 1993, my family and I decided to invest in an awning for our deck.…


The Right Tools to Turn your Outdoor Building Ideas into Reality

So you’ve got some basic construction skills and have decided to tackle…


Planning an Outdoor Space: Job for Hire vs DIY

You’ve finished planning an outdoor space but still aren’t sure which…


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Planning an Outdoor Space: Getting down, dirty and ready to build!

I have covered almost everything there is to know when planning an outdoor…


Serving the New Urban Trend: Catering to the Creative Class

The creative class is the new urbanite, a youthful and affluent…


ShadeFX Spotlight: Striving For Excellence with Hoffman Landscapes

After a quarter century of crafting high-end landscapes, earning…


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Planning an Outdoor Space: Safety Measures and Tips for Peace of Mind

As detailed in my last article, considering all the “could haves” when…


Planning an outdoor space - Could Haves - Pergola with fireplace and dining area

Planning an Outdoor Space: ‘Could Haves’ Make Ordinary Spaces Extraordinary!

When it comes to planning an outdoor space, the sky is the limit.…


ShadeFX Spotlight: The Brew Wizards of ‘Oz’ got these beers ‘Covered’

For those in the Queen West community,  it was never about fitting in or…