When working with a small yard, creative storage is key. Here are 10 ideas to help you get the most out of a smaller outdoor space.
Exterior
Fiber Cement Siding Explained
Fiber-cement siding is one of the most durable and versatile materials available for the exterior of a home. We look at some of its pros and cons.
Wood Siding: Your Guide to the Different Types & Styles
There’s room for expression and personality when designing the colors and layout of your home’s wood siding. Here’s a list of popular styles and materials to get you started.
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How to Sell Your Home Checklist
There are a lot of little tasks that go in to selling your home. We’ve got you covered with this step-by-step guide to make the process easier.
Choosing the Best Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting has a strong impact on the impression your home makes. How do you choose the right fixtures?
Backyard Pool Ideas & Inspiration
Thinking about adding a pool? There are plenty of choices; we’ve got some design inspiration and important accessories to think about to get you started.
How to Design an Outdoor Kitchen
If you want a luxurious outdoor space, NewHomeSource has the ultimate guide to designing an outdoor kitchen.
Turn Up the Heat in Your Patio or Yard
Create a luxurious patio with these tips for including a fireplace or fire pit in your backyard from NewHomeSource.
How to Choose the Right Exterior Door for Your New Home
NewHomeSource has all the information you need to know about choosing the right exterior door for your new home.
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Pros and Cons of Installing a Sprinkler System for Your New Home
NewHomeSource breaks down the pros and cons of installing a sprinkler system for your new home’s backyard and garden.
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What to Know Before Installing a New Fence
A fence can add value to your home, create an inviting outdoor space, and give you a sense of security. Here’s how to install a new fence
5 Easy Steps to Ecofriendly Landscaping for Your New Home
Planting a garden in your new home’s yard can be beneficial for the environment and your health.
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How First Time Homeowners Can Live Large With a Small Backyard
If your first home has a small backyard, NewHomeSource has some landscaping tricks that will let you live large.
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Understand Your Decking Options
Like to entertain outdoors? Then a deck might be a good choice for you and your family. NewHomeSource breaks down your decking options.
Pool Landscaping Ideas for First-Time Homeowners
Make a splash in your first backyard with these pool landscaping tips from NewHomeSource!
Is a Landscape Design Plan For You?
If designing your home’s exterior spaces feels overwhelming, a landscape design plan may help you create a lovely space without the stress.
Three Things to Keep in Mind When Designing an Outdoor Shower
Here are three tips to keep in mind if you want to design a luxurious outdoor shower for your new home.
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Moveable Feast: Outdoor Kitchens are Hot
Take your patio to the next level by designing an outdoor kitchen with these tips from NewHomeSoruce.
Help Your Lawn Get Off the Ground
Whether you start with seeds or lay down sod, a new lawn requires a lot of work, but the results are worth it, we show you how to get your lawn growing.
Xeriscaping: Funny Name, Serious Results
Xeriscaping isn’t all about cactus and brown rocks — native grasses, plants and wildflowers can create a gorgeous, low-water, low cost, and low mantinence landscape.
Top Landscape Mistakes Fixed!
When building your new home, don’t forget a landscaping plan. Determining how you’ll use the space before you begin landscaping will help you avoid costly mistakes.
California Rooms are the New Florida Rooms
New homes increasingly include California rooms, beautiful outdoor rooms that incorporate kitchens or living spaces, in their layouts.
Grow Your Own: Starting a Vegetable Garden
Growing your own vegetables offers many benefits, such as more flavorful produce and smaller grocery bills. NewHomeSource shows you how to grow your own and have your own vegetable garden.
Liven Up Your Lawn: Maintain a Healthy Yard in Extreme Weather Conditions
Seasonal changes can be harsh on your grass. NewHomeSource offers several methods to keep your yard looking bright and green, even when the season brings fallen leaves and brown patches.
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5 Ways to Maximize Yard Space and Minimize Mowing
Planning your yard to lessen the areas that require a regular mowing routine can seem overwhelming at first. Here are some alternatives to the traditional grass layout that can help cultivate a beautiful outdoor space that requires minimal lawn care.
Building the Perfect She Shed
A she shed is so much more than a shed out in the back yard; it is your private oasis where you can do whatever you want.
Give Your New Lawn an Edge By Composting
If you want the kind of lawn that wins best yard awards, you should consider nourishing it with homemade compost.
Design Ideas to Make Your Outdoor Living Space Truly Yours
Create an outdoor living space that has character and that the whole family can enjoy, like a whimsical backyard space with permeable pavers, cornhole patch, outdoor grill and gazebo.
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Exterior Finishes Made of Engineered Materials Provide Quality Benefits
Engineered materials are made to look like another material, often though, with better performance than the original. For example, fiber cement siding costs about the same as cedar but will last for years without maintenance.
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Five Steps to a Dream Outdoor Living Room
Here are five steps to designing the perfect outdoor living room for your new home, so you can enjoy your yard year round.