Patterson Self-Storage Blog

If you have an appliance on its last leg, you may want to order a new one in advance due to supply chain problems. You will be surprised when you can’t walk into a showroom and buy a dryer of the brand you want.

COWHIDE PRINTS
Cowhide prints use to be very popular and now they are considered to be one of the worst interior design trends of all time. Typically, used as a statement piece in the entry, den, kitchen or hung on the wall as artwork – cowhide is no longer the … Read the full article “Trends that are on their way out in 2023!”

Custom Cast Stone – pool copings, family crests, windowsills, balustrades, venetian palace, statue of your dog?

“Cast Stone” is made from crushed limestone and white cement, the closest product to real honed limestone (beware of imitators, who just acid wash regular precast to imitate cast stone). Custom molds are designed … Read the full article “Want to add a little panache to your home?”

As we all know, hardwood and stone floors are gorgeous but do not overlook the benefits and beauty of carpet 

Believe it or not, carpet can be the statement piece in any given room. The carpet industry has evolved in recent years and customizing capabilities are endless.  Some recent trends … Read the full article “Carpet is Making a Comeback!”

After extensive research and checking in once again with Tim Laber of our local Aqua-Flo Supply (they sell fire pits too)…here is what I learned.

The outdoor family room is in more than ever

From firepits to ping pong tables and outdoor TVs, outdoor living is in. Creating a feeling … Read the full article “Thinking of getting a firepit this summer?”

As the drought worsens and water is in short supply, I called our own Tim Laber of Aqua-Flo Supply, our leading regional distributor of landscape and irrigation supplies (fire pits and fountains too!) to ask for suggestions on how to better conserve landscape water. It was a great call and … Read the full article “Drop by Drop…”

Gates not only add security to your property, but they can also offer safety, aesthetics, and prestige.  If you have a driveway that people tend to use as a turnaround, think about adding gates. Gates are also effective in keeping pets and young children from getting out into the … Read the full article “To gate or not to gate, that is the question!”

Skylights have improved immensely over the years and there are many types to choose from. The most common and least expensive is the 2‘x4’ acrylic dome or sun tunnel (basically a metal duct pipe to the roof with a glass cap).  There are also flat panel (single slope) skylights that … Read the full article “Look up! ….. Skylights”

How did you get into the self-storage business?

Our primary business is building residential homes for sale. One day a broker showed us a residential piece of land in Buellton for housing. It turned out the City of Buellton would not allow residential on the site due to access issues, … Read the full article “Hope Ranch Sponsor Spotlight Interview with Trudi Carey, Founder”

Since most of us don’t install or redo our driveways very often, we probably don’t know much about asphalt. Asphalt is a material that is made of a semi-solid form of petroleum that binds aggregate particles together to create asphalt concrete.

We rely on Gordon Miller owner of GPM (General … Read the full article “Not Sexy, but Good Nickel Knowledge About Asphalt Paving…”