Outdoor Entertaining – Outdoor Patio Ideas

Home Wall Fountains & Waterfalls

Trey Collier — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:17:46 +0000

A Multi-Sensory Approach to Reducing Stress & the Negative Effects of Everyday Noises Using Fountains Try this experiment. Be as fully aware as possible of your stress and energy levels following a day when you are occupied with your standard activities, and then compare that to the stress and energy levels you experience following a day in nature. It is very likely that you end … Continue reading Home Wall Fountains & Waterfalls »

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Outdoor Clocks

Trey Collier — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:43:51 +0000

Bring Beauty and High-Tech Function to Your Outdoor Living Spaces Expanding your living space and increasing the value of your home can be as easy as making the most of the areas outside your door. Patios and decks, screened porches and sun rooms, and outdoor kitchens and dining rooms are the most desirable places to entertain friends or to enjoy some quality relaxation time when … Continue reading Outdoor Clocks »

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All Weather Indoor / Outdoor Rugs

Trey Collier — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:16:33 +0000

Durable Beauty For Every Room Inside and Out Remember When . . . In the not too distant past, the word outdoor rugs referred to something like a small patch of Astroturf that one placed in the backyard. Those old outdoor rugs were basically utilitarian, and sure didn’t add any ambiance to the landscape. But then again, few people cared much about what patios looked like at … Continue reading All Weather Indoor / Outdoor Rugs »

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Outdoor Curtains – Tab Top, Rod Pocket or Grommets

Trey Collier — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:36:27 +0000

The Inexpensive Choice For Backyard Privacy and Comfort The desire for a private, comfortable, and beautiful backyard living space often leads home owners to make expensive decisions. Adding on a sun room or even a screened-in porch requires contractors, building permits, large and noisy machinery, and a lengthy wait for the finished product. Luckily, a simple and inexpensive solution exists, especially if your home already … Continue reading Outdoor Curtains – Tab Top, Rod Pocket or Grommets »

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Three Swing Set Upgrades That Keep Kids Interested in Backyard Play

Trey Collier — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:48:07 +0000

The backyard swing set you bought for your kids when they were small was probably filled with challenging and fun equipment just right for their age and size. Bucket swings for safety, a short ladder leading to a scoop slide, and maybe even a club house for hours of pretend play. As kids grow older, though, their ideas about what’s fun and challenging evolve. Making sure that … Continue reading Three Swing Set Upgrades That Keep Kids Interested in Backyard Play »

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Swing Sets Encourage Free Play and Foster Healthy Child Development

Trey Collier — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:34:41 +0000

The Importance of Play and Practical Tools for Parents Life in today’s world is hurried, and the pressures put upon children to succeed can be overwhelming. In many communities, it isn’t uncommon for parents to overschedule their children with extracurricular activities that they feel can enrich the children’s knowledge and experience. Unfortunately, what becomes lost in this arrangement is the child’s need for free play. … Continue reading Swing Sets Encourage Free Play and Foster Healthy Child Development »

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Misting Fans

Trey Collier — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:22:10 +0000

Will Misting Fans Improve the Quality of Outdoor Living and Working? One of the most popular spots at the zoo or amusement park on hot summer days is not necessarily one of the main attractions. It’s the misting stations that draw in a consistent crowd eager to feel cool and refreshed before moving onto the next wild animal or wild ride. Creating your own personal … Continue reading Misting Fans »

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Porch Swings

Trey Collier — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:57:53 +0000

Your Favorite Features Help Create Ultimate Relaxation There’s something about the rhythmic movement of a porch swing that can take us to a satisfying state of relaxation. Perhaps it’s because our own parents rocked and swayed us as infants that we continue to seek out that calming sensation. Whatever the reason, porch swings help us relax and unwind. We can breathe more easily, more deeply. On a … Continue reading Porch Swings »

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Outdoor Patio Heaters: A Great Commercial Asset

Holly Yielding — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:52:55 +0000

Patio Heaters Provide Heat to Outdoor Restaurants and Bars As of November 2009, 35 states in the U.S. have enacted statewide bans on smoking in most, if not all, enclosed public places, including restaurants and, in many cases, bars. During the summer, smokers can sit outside on patios, decks, or in gardens. But when the weather turns cold, many smokers may prefer to stay home … Continue reading Outdoor Patio Heaters: A Great Commercial Asset »

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Outdoor Fireplaces, Chimineas, Fire Bowls, and Fire Pits

Holly Yielding — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:26:11 +0000

Multiple Ways to Cozy Up In the Cold Outdoor living areas are increasingly the most occupied spaces in a home during the warmer months of the year. Whether you spend mornings alone by the pool with a good book or evenings on the patio dining with friends and family, spending as much time as possible outside in the fresh air is a priority for many … Continue reading Outdoor Fireplaces, Chimineas, Fire Bowls, and Fire Pits »

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