I spent this weekend visiting my mom and sisters in the Bay Area for Mother’s Day. One of the things I love most about that area of the country is that people take existing homes and remodel them to make them their own. That area of the country was settled primarily in the 50’s...Read the Post

Who says carports can’t be stylish? Get inspired by these attractive, functional carport designs and porte-cocheres featured on HGTV.

Pergola over driveway, wide open spacing.

Driveway arbor / pergola

Oct 18, 2013 - Explore aaron kuhl's board "Driveway/ Garage Remodel" on Pinterest. See more ideas about garage remodel, house exterior, driveway.

Trellis Carport

Garden designer Daniel Shea creates an English garden that sits well in its surroundings.

A famous basketball coach once stated he didn't want "3 car garage guys" on his team. He wanted the young struggling athlete not the one who could afford the 3 car garage. What an intriguing viewpoint. Economic class counts to the coach - in the reverse of societal rules of wealth. Never before did I think of garages are the ultimate sign of economic status - but of course, they are! Motivational speakers often cite visualization. "Dream big!" is the common mantra. We cannot possibly attain…

Whether it's simple, modern or rustic, boost your outdoor area with these beautiful backyard pergola ideas. See photos ranging from small DIYs to luxury setups.