Archive for July, 2009


July 31, 2009
Add value to your home with landscaping

Many homes in Bellevue are valuable because of their ideal location, but home values are plummeting due to the economic recession. Bellevue homeowners would be wise to do everything they can to add value to their homes during this time, especially if they plan to sell in the next few years. One investment Bellevue residents can make is in landscaping. An attractive, well-manicured yard automatically boosts the value of a home.

Residents should turn to a Bellevue landscaping specialist to add the most value to their homes. After all, a company that specializes in the area knows what other residents have done to their yards and what kinds of landscaping will add the most value. The company can present you with yard solutions like terraced landscaping, flower and vegetable beds, hedges for privacy, water features, outdoor entertainment areas and more. No matter what you envision for your yard, a Bellevue landscaping company can achieve it in a way that will make your home more valuable than ever.


July 17, 2009
Choose an outdoor kitchen specialist

If you love entertaining, you know one of the elements of a good party is a seamless transition from the meal to after-dinner socializing, as well as both indoor and outdoor space for guests. During the summer, Seattle residents absolutely love being outside and enjoying the rare warm nights, so having a beautiful outdoor area where your guests can relax is essential. A wonderfully luxurious asset for your home and entertaining needs is an outdoor kitchen. You can have all your summer barbeques outside while your guests lounge on chairs and couches and sip drinks from your outdoor bar or refrigerator.

Consult a company that specializes in Seattle outdoor kitchens to ensure that you get an amazing outdoor kitchen that is also appropriate for Seattle weather. While our summer weather is amazing, Seattle is very rainy the rest of the year, and your outdoor kitchen should be covered to protect your furniture and appliances. An outdoor kitchen specialist can also provide the appropriate landscaping around the area to make sure your outdoor kitchen doesn’t flood during heavy rainfall.