This porch was originally designed to have rails between the posts. Fortunately, before the contractor had a chance to build and install rails, the homeowner visited VixenHill.com and discovered the three-season Porch System alternative. Using VixenHill’s interactive design module “Porch Systems”, the homeowner quickly retrofitted his porch and printed an actual quote. When the modular […]
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Arbors add curb appeal! Cedar is great for plantings!
Vixen Hill offers classic arbors made of Western Red Cedar that add beauty and charm to gardens, backyards or entry points. Vixen Hill Arbors are crafted from the finest quality cedar available to endure a lifetime of use and their modular design allows for easy assembly in a day. An arbor adds beautifully to the […]
Spring Cleaning – Tips for cleaning screens
Here’s a tip from Chris Peeples at Vixen Hill for cleaning Porch or Gazebo screens: I’ve always used one of those soft bristle brushes on an extend-o-pole. They’re generally sold for washing windows. Dip the brush into a hot bucket of water spiced with a little dish detergent and lightly brush both sides. Then, hose […]
Builder Tip: Making Homes “Porch Ready”
“Here’s a tip that builders and contractors love to hear,” advises Christopher Peeples, founder and president of Vixen Hill. “At no additional cost, they can make homes ‘porch-ready’ by using modified header beam – called a Dittmar Beam – in their open porch design. This makes a future three-season porch upgrade a snap. A three-piece […]
From Trash to Treasure. What to do with old Shutters.
Scanning the Internet, we found some fun decorative uses for old shutters: 1. Lean behind plantings as a point of interest or among antiques like watering cans. 2. Hinge together to make a screen to hide garden equipment. 3. Make into bookshelves, CD racks or tables. 4. Use as a valence. 5. Use as a […]
Spring Cleaning Tips for Exterior Shutters
Mother Nature’s bugs, birds and weather can take a toll on the façade & exterior appointments on your home. The resulting unkempt look can diminish that good old home feeling. But, if you have shutters, there is something you can do about it. “Exposure to the elements is going to cause the exterior shutters to […]
GET GREEN AND SAVE GREEN WITH VIXEN HILL WINDOW BOXES
Cut down on the high cost of groceries and make your home beautiful inside and outside with a Vixen Hill window box. Homeowners can use a Vixen Hill window box inside during winter months to start herb gardens that can then beautify the exterior of the home come spring. VixenHill.com offers an interactive online program […]
How to measure for exterior shutters.
Good advice on how to measure for shutters.
Creating Old World Charm Easily by Electronically Customizing Exterior Shutters
The hottest design trend is customization – whether it’s a custom protector for an iPhone or the custom shutter for a historic house. Now Vixen Hill customers can personally design every feature of their exterior shutters at the company’s online website, www.vixenhill.com. With just a few clicks, customers have the power to choose from various […]
Vixen Hill’s New Green Mudroom Makes $ense!
Vixen Hill, maker of fine outdoor products, announces the introduction of modular mudrooms. These practical, small additions save energy, help improve a home’s indoor air quality and provide much needed storage for every family member. Vixen Hill is the only manufacturer whose mudrooms can be customized for either new or existing structures. Best of all, […]