Creative Ways to Expand Your Outdoor Living Space
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February 16, 2021
What is the most fun and versatile way to upgrade your home and expand its living spaces? The answer is not...
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A Tale of Two Patios in Bellevue, Washington
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August 6, 2018
Urban Oasis had two clients in Bellevue, Washington that wanted updated patio spaces. They lived in the same neighborhood...
Read MoreUrban Oasis’ Advice on Decking Materials
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August 14, 2017
There are many things to consider when upgrading your deck including, initial cost, maintenance costs and time and the style...
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4 Things Not to DIY In Your Outdoor Space
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July 14, 2017
Some projects are easy to DIY and others are not. Here are a few you should avoid. ...
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4 Ultimate Outdoor Kitchens for Summer Barbecuing
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June 15, 2017
Nothing beats a great summer barbecue. Whether you’re grilling burgers with your family, cooking ribs with your friends, or trying...
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5 Features To Make the Most of Your Outdoor Room
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May 12, 2017
Summer is right around the corner, and that means longer days, warmer nights, and a lot more time to enjoy...
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7 Years in the Making: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
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April 10, 2017
Seven years ago, we started this business in hopes of increasing living space for homeowners and adding value to our...
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Updating Your Outdoor Space: 6 Things to Take Into Account
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March 8, 2017
When planning home additions and renovations, you are also increasing the value of your home and potentially creating more space...
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Planning Your Home Update: 4 Things You Need To Know
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February 17, 2017
When you make additions to your house, you’re improving your home’s aesthetics, adding value to your property, and creating more...
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Think Summer: 5 Outdoor Spaces to Plan For Now
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January 13, 2017
In this weather, some people bundle up by the fireplace. Some people crank up the heat. Some people hibernate until...
Read MoreHow to get (and keep) pollinators in your garden
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December 6, 2016
Gardens, whether they are composed of native plants, ornamental plants or intended for fruit and vegetable production, are an important...
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How to Plan for Future Landscape Projects
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November 30, 2016
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]In permaculture, a popular school of horticulture, designers are encouraged to observe and live with...
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3 Stylish, Kid-Friendly Ideas for an Outdoor Remodel
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March 16, 2016
As wonderful and exciting as childhood can be, tasteful outdoor features don't always make for kid-friendly play areas (and vice...
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Improve Your View: How Landscaping Affects Your Indoor Living Space
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March 6, 2016
At its best, the landscape surrounding a home is an extension of the interior living space. Ideally windows frame views...
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What’s the Difference Between a Landscaper and a Landscape Architect?
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February 15, 2016
A common misconception in our line of work is that landscape design, landscape architecture, and the landscaping work itself all...
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3 Elements of Ideal Outdoor Living and How to Achieve Them
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February 6, 2016
Imagine: the relaxation and recreation of a three-day weekend spent at a resort or spa minus the travel and expense...
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Designing Pet-Friendly Landscaping for Your Outdoor Space
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January 16, 2016
When planning an outdoor remodel project, it's important to consider the ways in which your area will be used by...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Improving Your Outdoor Space
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January 2, 2016
New Year's Resolutions are notoriously ineffective and often too pie-in-the-sky to stand any real chance of coming to fruition, but...
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4 Winter Critiques for Your Outdoor Areas
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December 21, 2015
December has arrived in force and homeowners have likely fully migrated indoors for the season, but forward-thinking Seattleites can get...
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4 Outdoor Kitchen Design Trends for 2016
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December 2, 2015
Once considered a luxury item only available in custom-built homes, outdoor kitchens complete with stovetops, refrigerators, and even pizza ovens...
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