Covered Porch – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Covered Porch – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Dec 1, 2025 | Covered Porch, decking, exterior remodeling, Maintenance Free Handrails, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Matthews, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Trex Decking Boards

The allure of the outdoors is irresistible, especially when you have a dedicated, sheltered space to enjoy it. Having a Covered Porch complete with composite decking and maintenance free handrails makes for a wonderful outside experience, creating a seamless extension...
Origins 12 – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Origins 12 – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Nov 24, 2025 | Belgard Origins 12, Fescue grass sod, Landscaping, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Matthews, mroutdoorliving, Newport, North Carolina, origins 12, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Paver Patio

A complete backyard transformation in Matthews, NC, has come to life, demonstrating a perfect harmony between foundational hardscape, lush greenscape, and vibrant softscape. This comprehensive project involved the installation of a new Fescue grass sod lawn, robust...
Natural Stone Pathway – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Natural Stone Pathway – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Oct 16, 2025 | Exterior Design, Hardscape, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Matthews, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, Natural Stone Pathway, North Carolina, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, plantings, Stair Treads, TN Gray Flagstone

Navigating a property with changes in elevation requires a solution that is both safe and beautiful. The process of Exterior designing and installing three Stair Treads with a bunch of TN Gray Flagstone as a Natural Stone Pathway is a perfect example of how to...
Patio Repair – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Patio Repair – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Oct 1, 2025 | Hardscape, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Masonry, Matthews, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Space, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Patio Repair, Travertine

Even the most expertly crafted outdoor environments, built with high-quality materials, can be subject to the effects of time, weather, and use. Occasionally, travertine, hardscape, or masonry outdoor living spaces need a Patio Repair to restore their original beauty,...
Expand a Patio around a Pool – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Expand a Patio around a Pool – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Feb 3, 2025 | Belgard, Belgard Guildford Blend Holland Paver Patio, Expand a Patio around a Pool, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Matthews, mroutdoorliving, NC, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Space, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Patio, Travertine

A post-pool project is an excellent way to resolve the muddy mess left behind after construction, especially in Matthews, NC. When a new pool is installed, the surrounding area can quickly become a challenge, with dirt and mud tracking into the home. Muddy pet paws...