The weather in Texas can mean many things. Rain one day then bright and sunny the next. You can be sure you'll enjoy every day with an elegant, screened-in porch. Motorized screens are the perfect compliment for any outdoor living space. The retractable screen allows you to maintain a visual of your surroundings without any interference. These screens serve multiple purposes including being a solar
If you’re looking to build a better lake home then you may already know the important features to search for. Some homeowners do plenty of research before starting to build and some just go into it with no idea what they want. One thing that most gorgeous lake homes have in common is an abundance of usable outdoor space. Normally a lake home will have
Here at Will Steed Homes, we think pergolas are such great garden features. Acting as an arbor with trained vines growing up and over the top, or even as a type of gazebo, they form wonderful shaded walkways or sitting areas with their own distinct character. Whether stand alone or as an extension to a building, a custom pergola brings a distinctive character to any
We built a custom home for a client whose lot had breathtaking 180-degree views of Lake Granbury in their back yard. Unfortunately, that also included a clear view of the neighbor's unfinished backyard—and their back patio. They came back to us to help them find a way to give them some separation and privacy without being "unfriendly"... and also stay in line with the HOA
Yes, we are custom home builders, but around here, especially in lake communities like Granbury, we like to live outside, too. When we build a home for our clients, we ask them how they want to enjoy their yard: are you going to have a pool? Is an outdoor kitchen important? Inevitably, the answer is yes to one or both those questions. But as you
Screening in a porch can extend the living area of a home when pests and a hot or glaring sun tends to spoil even the best of outdoor living. Done properly, a screened porch can add significant value to a home by transforming an unused porch into an extension of the living area. Have a look at the video of a remodel where we installed 3
