by Hans Cederlund | Sep 14, 2026 | Patio
Ask anyone who has tried to grill outside in a Katy backyard at 3 p.m. in July, and they will tell you a patio cover only helps if it’s made from the right stuff. Some materials block the sun. Others actually fight the heat itself. That difference matters a lot...
by Hans Cederlund | Sep 3, 2026 | Pool Renovation
A pool does not fall apart overnight. It wears down slowly, one season at a time, until one day you notice the water doesn’t look quite as inviting as it used to. Most homeowners miss the early warning signs simply because they creep in gradually. These five...
by Hans Cederlund | Aug 28, 2026 | Outdoor Living
Summer gets all the backyard glory, pool parties, barbecues, long evenings outside. But summer is also when small backyard problems quietly turn into bigger ones. By the time fall rolls around, those little issues you kept meaning to “deal with later” can...
by Hans Cederlund | Aug 18, 2026 | Outdoor Kitchens
Some backyards get an upgrade. This one got a full transformation. What started as a rough sketch on paper turned into one of the sleekest outdoor kitchens we’ve ever built, finished top to bottom in a sharp black-and-gray palette. Here is what it actually takes...
by Hans Cederlund | Aug 7, 2026 | Pergolas
Two identical houses on the same street. Same layout, same brick, same price. One has a bare concrete slab out back. The other has a stunning pergola dripping with string lights and shade. Guess which one sells faster, and for more? That is not a trick question, and...
