Outdoor Fireplace Basics Too often people are confined to the indoors on summer and autumn evenings, not having a reason to go outside. An outdoor fireplace or fire pit is the perfect means to escape the house and relax outside. The ambiance and appearance of a house is a reflection of the owner; this stays […]
What is a Pergola? Each customized pergola can be designed to match your home or to accent it. The shade offered by pergolas can come from the beams themselves, draped fabric, or by flowers, climbing plants, and vines that are laid atop the beam. Unlike size and scale, style has more leeway. For instance, traditional designs […]
Lanais & Pergolas in Illinois While cheaper than a lanai, pergolas in Illinois offer great customization and design opportunities. Each customized pergola can be designed to match your home or accent it. The shade offered by pergolas can come from the beams themselves, draped fabric, or by flowers, climbing plants, or vines laid atop the beams. […]
Keeping Pests Out! Lovers of the outdoors always encounter the same problem when trying to relax and enjoy their patio: mosquitoes and other bugs that only wish to disturb. Anyone can make the trip to the grocery store to buy bug spray, which is full of chemicals and smells awful, but you lose time and […]
Illinois Lanais Imagine enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of a rainy day without getting wet, or not having to worry about pulling the cushions inside before a storm. You’ll never have to squeeze the whole gang inside when it rains, apologize for wet cushions, or cancel a family gathering because of bad weather. Imagine seeing a cardinal […]
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 […]
A Custom Garden Bench for your Needs At American Deck and Sunroom, we don’t stop at custom decks. We provide a number of additional niches and perks that can further enhance the look and the use of your deck. By adding built-in benches around the edge of your deck your guests will tend to linger […]
Deck Maintenance Basics We’ve come a long way in terms of deck-building, and yet there are still many misconceptions when it comes to the process, purpose, and timing for staining and maintaining the wood for a deck. Below, we debunk some common deck maintenance beliefs and practices that could actually cause more harm than good to the […]
