# AE Outdoor Living > Arizona's outdoor living authority — design, build, and care for pavers, pools, artificial turf, landscape lighting, outdoor kitchens, glass pool fencing, permanent holiday lights, and full backyard remodels across the Phoenix metro. Education-first, transparent pricing, real ROC-licensed work. AE Outdoor Living designs and builds full outdoor environments — front yards, backyards, driveways, patios, and pools — for residential and commercial clients across Arizona. We publish real cost ranges, install specs (2–3" ABC for patios, 4–6" ABC for driveways, 1" sand bed, polymeric joint sand), brand comparisons, and DIY vs. pro trade-offs so homeowners can make informed decisions before they ever call a contractor. President David Bell serves as current President of the Southwest Hardscapes Association. ## Start Here - [Home](/): Overview of AE Outdoor Living services, philosophy, and featured work. - [About](/about): Who we are, our team, and how we operate. - [About David Bell](/about/david-bell): Founder profile; President, Southwest Hardscapes Association. - [Our Process](/about/our-process): Step-by-step from consultation to completion. - [Authority](/authority): Credentials, licensing, associations, and industry recognition. - [Awards & Recognition](/awards-recognition): Industry awards and press. ## Services (Core Hubs) - [Landscape Design Arizona](/landscape-design-arizona): Full-yard landscape design for the Phoenix metro. - [Artificial Turf](/artificial-grass): Pet-safe, heat-rated turf systems and install spec. - [Pavers & Hardscapes](/pavers-hardscapes): Patios, driveways, walkways, pool decks. - [Pools](/pools): New pool construction, remodels, and equipment. - [Outdoor Kitchens](/services/outdoor-kitchens): Built-in grills, islands, appliances. - [Fire Features](/services/fire-features): Fire pits, fireplaces, fire tables. - [Landscape Lighting](/services/landscape-lighting): Low-voltage architectural + accent lighting. - [Permanent Holiday Lights (AE LEDs)](/ae-leds): Year-round programmable exterior lighting. - [Glass Pool Fencing (Sonoran Glass)](/sonoran-glass): Frameless glass fence systems. - [Outdoor Entertainment Technology](/services/outdoor-entertainment-technology): Outdoor audio, TV, Wi-Fi. - [Commercial](/commercial): Commercial outdoor construction and maintenance. ## Cost & Investment Guides - [Complete Backyard Cost Arizona](/complete-backyard-cost-arizona): Real full-yard budget ranges. - [Artificial Turf Cost Arizona](/artificial-turf-cost-arizona): Per-sqft ranges, drivers, install spec. - [Driveway Paver Cost Arizona](/driveway-paver-cost-arizona): Base depth, brands, install trade-offs. - [Fire Feature Cost Arizona](/fire-feature-cost-arizona): Fire pits vs. fireplaces vs. tables. - [Does a Pool Increase Home Value?](/does-pool-increase-home-value-arizona): AZ-specific ROI data. ## Learn / Buyer Education - [Buyer Education Hub](/buyer-education): How to evaluate an outdoor contractor. - [Contractor License Guide (AZ)](/contractor-license-guide-arizona-outdoor-living): ROC $1,000 threshold, homeowner liability, verification. - [Contractor Check](/contractor-check): How to verify an AZ ROC contractor. - [Consumer Rights](/consumer-rights): AZ homeowner rights in outdoor construction. - [Failure Gallery](/failure-gallery): Real photos of common install failures. - [Ask AE (AI search)](/ask-ae): Ask a grounded question with citations to our guides. ## Compare & Decide - [Pavers vs. Concrete](/compare/pavers-vs-concrete) - [Artificial Turf vs. Real Grass](/compare/artificial-turf-vs-real-grass) - [Glass vs. Wrought Iron Pool Fence](/compare/glass-vs-wrought-iron-pool-fence) - [Frameless vs. Semi-frameless Glass Pool Fence](/compare/frameless-vs-semi-frameless-glass-pool-fence) - [Gunite vs. Fiberglass vs. Vinyl (AZ)](/compare/gunite-vs-fiberglass-vs-vinyl-arizona) - [Saltwater vs. Chlorine Pools (AZ)](/compare/saltwater-vs-chlorine-pools-arizona) - [Concrete vs. Pavers vs. Travertine Pool Deck](/compare/concrete-vs-pavers-vs-travertine-pool-deck) ## Brand Reviews (Independent) - [Paver Brands: Belgard, Pavestone, Acker-Stone](/brand-reviews/paver-brands-belgard-pavestone-acker-stone) - [Artificial Turf Brands](/brand-reviews/artificial-turf-brands) - [Pool Equipment: Pentair, Jandy, Hayward](/brand-reviews/pool-equipment-pentair-jandy-hayward) - [Pool Finish Brands](/brand-reviews/pool-finish-brands) - [Fire Feature Brands](/brand-reviews/fire-feature-brands) - [Outdoor Kitchen / Grill Brands](/brand-reviews/outdoor-kitchen-grill-brands) - [Landscape Lighting Brands](/brand-reviews/landscape-lighting-brands) - [Pergola / Ramada Brands](/brand-reviews/pergola-ramada-brands) - [Permanent Holiday Light Brands](/brand-reviews/permanent-holiday-light-brands) ## Areas We Serve - [Areas We Serve (hub)](/areas-we-serve) - [Central Phoenix & Paradise Valley](/areas-we-serve/central-phoenix-paradise-valley) - [Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree](/areas-we-serve/scottsdale-cave-creek-carefree) - [East Valley (Glass + Lighting)](/areas-we-serve/east-valley-glass-lighting) - [West Valley](/areas-we-serve/west-valley) ## Plants & Gardening - [Arizona Plant & Tree Guide](/arizona-plant-tree-guide) - [AE-Recommended Plants](/arizona-plant-tree-guide/ae-recommended) - [Bloom Calendar](/arizona-plant-tree-guide/bloom-calendar) - [Pet-Conscious Plants](/arizona-plant-tree-guide/pet-conscious) - [Native Plants](/gardening/plant-lists/native-plants-arizona) - [Edible Landscape (AZ)](/gardening/plant-lists/edible-landscape-arizona) - [Planting Calendar](/gardening/planting-calendar) ## Community & Giving - [Community Partnership](/contact/community-partnership): Shop With a Cop, Day of Giving, Purposeful Giving Alliance, donated backyards. ## Content Hubs - [Blog](/blog): Long-form articles, industry news, project write-ups. - [Guides](/guides): Deep how-to and buyer guides. - [Answers](/answers): Structured Q&A across all outdoor topics. - [Best-of Lists](/best-of): Curated recommendations by category. - [Compare Hub](/compare): Side-by-side decision guides. - [DIY](/diy): Honest DIY tutorials with pro-vs-DIY thresholds. - [Gallery](/gallery): Completed project photos. ## Contact - [Contact](/contact): Phone, form, service area. - [Book a Consultation](/book): Schedule a design consultation. - [Financing](/financing): Payment and financing options. ## Optional - [Careers](/careers) - [Accessibility](/accessibility) - [Privacy](/privacy) - [Cookies](/cookies) - [Sitemap (XML)](/sitemap.xml) - [Full sitemap for AI](/llms-full.txt)