Picnics Celebrate the Outdoors “Outdoor Dining” – it has an elegant ring to it, doesn’t it? And if you look back at the history of picnics (or read Jane Austen)…
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As the harsh summer sun beats down upon the neighbors’ yards, you and your family can enjoy welcome respite from the heat under your pergola! The design of a…
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Pittsburgh is known as The City of Bridges We’re located, after all, just a few miles north of Pittsburgh, PA – “The City of Bridges.” With three major rivers, countless…
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Hey there! What are you doing about Father’s Day? Each Father’s Day here in the US, children spend over 1 billion dollars buying gifts to let Dad know they care.…
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Hello! Let me introduce myself: I’m Shell and I just joined the team here at www.Fifthroom.com. I’m the new voice o’ the blog and I hope to start a conversation…
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If you’re one of the 21 million Americans who own a pool, hot tub or spa, you know how amazing it is to have an aquatic space outside where…
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Hardscaping and softscaping are like peanut butter and jelly: sure, you can enjoy each of them separately, yet when they’re combined, amazing things can happen. So if you’ve only…
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Yardwork provides many rewards: satisfaction of a job well-done, a beautiful scene to look at from the window or patio and a conversation piece for entertaining your visitors. On…
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A home’s backyard can be anything you dream up. Whether you want it to be a garden full of colorful flowers; a landscape design with clean-cut lines that homeowners…
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The winter weather can be harsh on your outdoor design. Heavy snow or strong winds can damage trees, frequent ups-and-downs of temperatures can lead to quick snow melting, which can…
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