There’s a moment that happens on almost every Colorado Springs summer evening around 7:30 or 8 PM. The dinner conversation is flowing, the food was great, the sky is doing something spectacular over Pikes Peak, and then someone grabs a sweatshirt from inside. Then someone else. Then the kids start complaining that they’re cold. By 9 PM, everyone has retreated indoors, and the patio sits empty for the rest of the night. If this sounds familiar, your outdoor space has a Colorado problem. Continue reading
In Colorado Springs, our unique climate—swinging from bone-dry heat to sudden afternoon downpours—creates a playground for pests like ants, termites, and wood-boring beetles. Often, your outdoor furniture is the first thing they claim. Continue reading
As summers seem to get hotter each year, thanks in part to global warming, finding ways to stay cool in our outdoor spaces becomes increasingly important. Here in Colorado Springs, while we enjoy a beautiful climate most of the year, those summer afternoons can be scorching. But fear not, fellow sun-seekers! With a smart patio design that prioritizes shade, you can transform your patio into a cool and comfortable sanctuary, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the fresh air. Continue reading
