Outdoor Living Resources Guide for Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Homeowners

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Wooden rooftop deck at sunset with lounge chairs, pergola, plants, and city lights beyond the railing
By Justin Schmidt October 28, 2025
Your backyard has incredible potential. With the right upgrades, it can transform from a simple outdoor space into the ultimate entertainment hub for family gatherings, summer barbecues, and relaxing evenings with friends. At Schmidt Services, we help Greater Cincinnati homeowners create outdoor living spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful. Here are five...
Gray and tan stone paver pattern with rectangular blocks and textured surfaces
By Justin Schmidt October 28, 2025
Transform Your Outdoor Spaces with These Trending Designs Cincinnati homeowners are discovering that stamped concrete offers the perfect blend of durability, beauty, and value. With our region’s distinct architectural character—dominated by charming brick homes and classic facades—choosing the right stamped concrete pattern and color combination can dramatically enhance your curb appeal. Let’s explore the hottest...
Gray deck beside a house with potted plants, overlooking a wooded landscape and fenced slope
By Justin Schmidt March 1, 2025
It’s no secret that composite decking can be expensive. If you are going to invest in this product category it only makes sense to use the best product that your budget will allow. Deckorators Voyage Series is our Top Pick Voyage decking is part of a patented mineral-based composite technology line, which provides the industry’s...
Wooden house with a steep roof and raised deck on a wooded hillside under a cloudy sky
By Justin Schmidt March 31, 2022
This is our current project we are working on in Ft Thomas, Kentucky. We demolished the existing 20 plus year old (1000 sq ft deck) and started with a clean slate. Anytime you are considering a new composite deck, make sure the contractor is recommending that you replace the framing. 30 Yards of Concrete (No...