Jul 25, 2013 | Decks and Outdoor Spaces
by Ellen Mallernee Barnes Pergolas are decorative by nature. Though they help define and add height to an outdoor space, they don’t offer a whole lot of function, unless you’re one of those green thumbs who can successfully coax climbing plants into...
May 28, 2013 | Decks and Outdoor Spaces
by Ellen M. Barnes Now that Memorial Day weekend is behind us, I’m willing to bet most all of you have quite recently spent time sitting on a deck or porch, especially since the weather here in Nashville has been on point. Maybe you admired one porch or...
Apr 18, 2013 | Decks and Outdoor Spaces
Shane told me a couple of weeks ago that we were building a really nice arbor for some homeowners out in Franklin. But when I went out there to take pictures of it last week, I was surprised to find what I thought was a pergola. (This post is being written by Stratton...
Mar 25, 2013 | Decks and Outdoor Spaces
This cute cottage in Nashville’s Melrose neighborhood had already been remodeled when the homeowners bought it, but the back porch hadn’t gotten any of the renovation love. Even though the backyard was fenced in, there was no place to hang out, as there...
Mar 22, 2013 | Decks and Outdoor Spaces
We recently signed a project that involves building an arbor, which by definition is a “shady resting place often made of rustic wood or latticework on which plants, such as climbing shrubs or vines, are grown.” Could anything in this world sound more...
Mar 6, 2013 | Decks and Outdoor Spaces, Patios
by Shane Stratton Looking to keep the sun from baking your Nashville porch or deck this summer, or just hoping to keep prying eyes away from your hang space? There are lots of creative ways to create privacy on a porch or deck. Some you can do yourself, and some you...
