Fire pits are about as old as humankind – here at Hursthouse, we like to say that the first backyard fire pits were used to roast brontosaurus steak. People have always been drawn to fire for its beauty and warmth. And in the Chicago area, you can relax around an outdoor fire year-round. The same […]
Spring has taken its time arriving this year. Nature has gifted us with snow, sleet, rain and high winds, followed by mild temperatures, and then a plunging thermometer. It’s been the coldest April in the Chicago area since 1881. As Mark Twain once put it, “In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six […]
Outdoor living includes outdoor eating. Sometimes, it’s as simple as stepping outside with a morning cup of coffee or a favorite snack while you take in your landscape. Other times, you’d like a little more. If you’re into cooking out, Hursthouse can always add a grill (and plumb its gas connection) as part of your […]
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When you budget for a patio, there are three factors to consider. The first two are obvious: What is your patio’s design, and what’s it made of? Larger patios cost more. And different patio materials have different costs as well. But the third factor in your patio’s landscaping cost is underneath the surface – literally. […]
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