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Your Office In The Garden * Today's article was written by Dwijen Borah who invites you to learn more about building sheds, garden plans and designs via his site: http://www.shedplansdesigns.net . When you think of a home office, does a garden office come to mind? Well, it's possible and even fun to build your own workspace while enjoying your garden at the same time. You can start by purchasing a sturdy and safe shed and then decorating and organizing it to your liking. You can create an open shed without doors or a closed door shed that has windows so you can look outside your window at the garden while you work. Look through interior design magazines or on home decor magazines to get ideas for your shed for the home office. When constructing your cozy office for the garden, you should use wood flooring because it not only looks inviting and rustic, but it is also environmentally friendly. There are all kinds of wood flooring and wood finishes to...

5 Tips to Spruce up a Boring Backyard * Today's article was submitted to us by Matthew Laphet The arrival of warm weather heralds that time of year when families look to their backyards for summer fun and recreation. A dull, boring or shabby-looking garden, however, can quickly send everyone back indoors. The right home improvement can spruce up your yard and ensure that everyone gets the most enjoyment from their season in the sun. Some projects also offer a great return on your investment when it comes time to sell your home. If your backyard is bland and boring, here are five outdoor upgrades that can turn any summer weekend into a fun-filled "staycation." 1. Consider a Swimming Pool An amenity that offers years of summer fun, a swimming pool creates the ideal setting for outdoor entertaining and family activities while promoting healthy exercise too. You can expect to recover around 50 percent of the installation costs of an in-ground swimming pool when y...