Privacy Screen Ideas

Washington gets its fair share of summer sunshine that can make sitting on a deck or patio uncomfortable. There are also some people who want privacy in their backyard from time to time but do not necessarily want to spend the money on a privacy fence. That is why an...

A Short Guide to Rain Barrels

Here in the state of Washington rain is something we rarely have a shortage of. Even during the hot summer months we often will get some rain at least once every two weeks or so. With this excellent natural resource it is almost silly that we still rely on tap water...

Blocking Road Noise with Trees and Shrubs

Many people choose to add a fence to a property is to increase privacy in a yard or to block street/road noise. Depending on your property this may or may not completely work. If you are trying to block out road noise but your home sits on a hill above the road...

Building a Dog Run

It is no secret that we treasure our relationships with our fuzzy canine friends and in northwest it can be love and hate at times. Dogs are great, but with them come a long trail of dirt and mud, especially during the wet winter months. So how can you have the best...