Create an Outdoor Oasis

May 26th, 2021

Going out, while staying home, is one of 2021’s biggest trends, as outside living spaces become more important to homeowners post-pandemic. Backyards, decks and patios are evolving into comfortable, well-equipped extensions of home. Better Homes & Gardens offers these 7 Outdoor Living Trends That Will Be Huge in 2021 Read More...

Taking the Plunge

July 17th, 2019

A backyard pool is a dream come true for many families. It’s also a big decision with many different options. Do you want it for exercise, or are you happy to simply float?  Will the kids be using it or are you thinking more of adult entertaining?  What about the area surrounding your pool?  Will it be paved, decked or landscaped?  Before you dive in, consider your investment from every angle, so you can create the perfect pool Read More...

Creating an Outdoor Oasis

June 11th, 2019

It’s outdoor living season – and that means it’s time to turn your patio, deck or yard into an oasis of both beauty and functionality.  With today’s many products designed specifically for open-air living, it’s easy to move beyond the grill, cooler and lawn chair mindset.  Think of your outdoor space as an extension of your home, one without walls or limitations Read More...

Fall into a Beautiful Spring

October 19th, 2017

Summer is over and you’re probably loving the idea of putting the lawn mower away for the season. The trees are turning and your thoughts are drifting to football, Halloween or other autumn fun. Time to forget about the yard and garden? Not just yet (sorry!). Fall is the perfect time to prepare your lawn, shrubs and plants to look fantastic in the spring and summer Read More...

How to Shed the Clutter

September 7th, 2017

A shed, garage or outbuilding is a great thing to have – as long as it’s organized so you can actually enjoy using it. For many homeowners, that’s just not the case. Instead, the place turns into a dumping ground for the stuff you can’t store anywhere else – and it can quickly become a cluttered, dirty, space more suited to mice than men (or the lady of the house) Read More...

A Walk in the Woods

November 24th, 2015

Have you been out in the great outdoors yet this fall? There’s still a bit of color left and there’s no better time to inhale the heavenly scents of leaves, trees and fresh air. Montgomery County, home to many Sal Paone communities, offers so many options for outdoor fun. This beautiful area has more than 6,000 acres of public open space, including nine parks, five historic sites and over sixty miles of regional trails Read More...

Fabulous Foliage Right at Home

October 28th, 2015

The beauty of fall and the brilliant reds, golds, and oranges of autumn foliage are so often viewed as the special treasures of New England. But, here is our own area, is an equal bounty of beauty. Anthony R. Wood, a Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer, offers his musings on the wonders of turning leaves in our own Penn’s Woods (a Read More...

Mums the Word

October 22nd, 2015

Chrysanthemums are the classic fall flower, one that extends a garden’s beauty long after the summer blossoms have faded away. Available in an incredibly vast array of colors, shapes and sizes, mums offer so many ways to dress your home and garden with a truly personal touch. Best of all, if you care for them the right way, they’ll come back every year Read More...

Fire It Up – Outdoors!

October 16th, 2015

Traditional Deck by Burlingame Photographers Dennis Mayer, Photographer There’s nothing like cozying up to a crackling fire on a cool autumn evening. It’s even better when you can do it outdoors on your deck or patio, or in your backyard. Fall is the perfect time to create an outdoor living space centered on flickering flames from an outdoor fireplace or fire pit Read More...

Breathtakingly Beautiful Balconies

September 17th, 2015

You may delight in your deck, love your pretty porch, or enjoy the pleasures of your patio. But, do they take your breath away? For that kind of impact, you might need a balcony—maybe something like these beauties from around the world. Imagine yourself stepping into these incredible, postcard-perfect outdoor spaces featured on Houzz Read More...