Fire Pit or Outdoor Fireplace? Your patio was built to extend your living area out beyond the walls of your home… you put your heart into choosing the perfect outdoor furniture, fixtures, and lighting. Now, you’re looking for the pièce de résistance to put the cherry on the top, as it were. It’s a question that […]
Pool Maintenance in Illinois Though winter is creeping up on us at a rapid pace in Illinois, it’s important to remember to take care of the summer aspects of your home for winter weather, such as swimming pools and swimming pool maintenance. Swimming pools can be both fun and look beautiful in your yard… however, if […]
Lanai or Pergola? Many homeowners like their outdoor space to retain an open air quality, so they refrain from building walled structures, such as screen rooms and sunrooms. The problem with not having some type of structure in an outdoor space is the lack of any protection from the sun, rain, and snow. If you […]
Designing the Best Illinois Custom Deck The perfect Illinois custom deck is different for everyone and sought by many, but how do you go about bringing it to life? There are so many material, shape, and feature options, where does one even begin? If you’re serious about having the perfect deck for you, a deck everyone […]
Garden Benches Outdoor spaces are much better with seating, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your beautiful landscape. And there is no outdoor seating quite so built-in as a garden bench. Whether it’s built onto your deck or a standalone, custom piece of outdoor furniture, a bench can provide additional customization and design […]
Walk This Way: Designing the Perfect Path Walkways are the first step toward your dream home, as well as the path that leads you and your guests to your home, around your home, and to your backyard, pool, garden, or anything else situated on your landscape. Some homeowners are unaware of the importance of walkways […]
Summer Deck Maintenance & Repair So, you have the deck of your dreams, and summer is the best season to enjoy it. You have a great outdoor kitchen and a fire pit, surrounded by friends and family. But are you taking proper care of your outdoor haven? Summer weather is great for enjoying your deck. […]
The Deck Below Your Deck The space under a deck, also known as no man’s land. Despite the fact that the area may have just as much space as your deck, the underside of many decks often goes unloved. Of course, some decks are built close to the ground, so there is very little space […]
Summer is here! Warm weather has finally made its way to The Prairie State, and it couldn’t have come soon enough. Of course, hot temperatures give people the desire to cool off, and there is no better way to chill out than taking a dip in your freshly filled pool. The only problem is that […]
Summer is here and everyone is looking for ways to beat the heat, while still being able to enjoy the outdoors. One way to cool off is to find some shade, and if you can’t find shade, you can create it with a custom Pergola from American Deck & Sunroom. Pergolas will make your open […]