Hardscaping involves building non-living structures in outdoor spaces using materials like stone, brick, concrete, or wood to create functional areas like patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fire pits.
To prepare your home and reduce risks related to wildfires Firewise USA makes the following recommendations: VEGETATION MANAGEMENT HOME IGNITION ZONESTo increase your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire, choose fire-resistant building materials and limit the amountof flammable vegetation in the three home ignition zones. The zones include the Immediate Zone: (0 to 5 feet…
Patios and outdoor living spaces significantly boost home values and marketability. They add functional “square footage,” improving curb appeal, and meeting high buyer demand for relaxation and entertainment areas. Features such as decks, patios and outdoor kitchens recoup a large percentage of their initial costs and increase sale price. In the Pacific Northwest we are…
