Category Archives: Outdoor Entertaining

When the weather warms and your parties move outdoors, try these simple ideas. Entertaining doesn’t demand any elaborate decor, just simple food, good company, and your patio.

Outdoor Entertaining, Outdoor Living Spaces

Heat Fast with an Infrared Patio Heater, Save Money Too!

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Infrared Patio Heater’s unaffected by Wind.

Wind can’t blow away the heat from Infrared Patio Heater.

The outdoor entertaining area is becoming increasingly popular and we all yearn to enjoy those long warm evenings in our backyards, on the deck or patio entertaining friends and family. Unfortunately the weather does not always allow us to do this.  Infrared outdoor heaters make the perfect solution as these heaters produce radiant heat like the sun, warming people and objects and not the air in between, producing the only form of heat that will not blow away.  This makes them ideal for any windy areas both inside and out.  Infrared outdoor patio heaters will keep everyone warm, even after the sun has gone down. These heaters provide the only form of heat which does not blow away, enabling you to enjoy the tranquility of your patio or garden throughout the year.

Infrared patio heaters produce radiant heat like the sun, warming people and objects and not the air in between, producing the only form of heat that will not blow away.  This makes them ideal for any windy areas both inside and out.

Some benefits include:

  • Low operating cost of approximately 11 cents per hour.
  • Produces instant heat with no initial warm up time.
  • Wall mounting maximizes floor space with no storage of bulky propane gas bottles.
  • Provides reliable heat source that won’t blow away or fail to start.
  • Silent and odorless operation.
  • Much Longer Bulb life … up to 1000 hours.
Backyard Fun, Outdoor Entertaining, Portable Fun

One Tailgating Essential

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It’s the last great American neighborhood  – the tailgating neighborhood.  Where no one locks their doors, everyone is happy to see you and all are together sharing fun, food and football!

And nothing smells better than the mouth-watering aroma of burgers, chicken, or vegetables sizzling and roasting on a grill. Tailgating is  not quite complete unless there is something delicious cooking on the grill.

There are many different sizes and types of  portable grills to choose from-BBQ Grills, Gas Grills, Charcoal Grills. Find one that is easy to clean.  And if you choose a table-top grill, make sure it is sturdy as well as functional.  Most are made for easy storage too.

Outdoor Entertaining, Outdoor Living Spaces

Chimeneas Bring Warmth and Style

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Many home owners are reluctant to retreat indoors when the weather begins to grow cold.  Winters can seem extraordinarily long sometimes, so extending the time we can spend outside in the cooler months is a natural desire.  A number of options exist for keeping warm on the back patio, but probably the most beautiful one is the chimenea outdoor fireplace.

Traditionally, chimenea outdoor fireplaces have been constructed of earthen materials like terra cotta and clay.  Unfortunately, these materials can crack and crumble over time and with exposure to the elements.  A beautiful alternative is a chimenea made from a sturdy metal, such as cast aluminum or cast iron.  Metal chimeneas can withstand the elements, and they come in a wide variety of attractive shapes and sizes.

Outdoor Entertaining, Portable Fun

Portable Grills Go Everywhere — Even Your Own Back Yard

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Picnic With a Portable Grill

Fall is on our doorstep, so it’s time to hit the road for some serious tailgating.  What is a football game, college or pro, without a parking lot party beforehand?  Juicy burgers and monster bratwurst are on the menu, along with grilled veggies and some ice cold beverages.  No tailgating party can be complete without a portable grill to cook all of that delicious food.  You’ll make fast friends with everyone within range of the tempting aromas your grill creates.

Whether you prefer cooking on a gas grill, charcoal grill, or infrared grill, portable grills rival any full sized grill in cooking quality, plus you can take them just about anywhere you go.  If tailgating parties aren’t your cup of java, then you can bring your portable grill on your next camping or boating trip and nourish your family and friends with a hearty breakfast of pancakes and bacon as the sun rises over the horizon.  Or, you may prefer to travel only as far as your own balcony or back patio.  Apartment dwellers and homeowners with small patios appreciate portable grills for their ability to save precious space while allowing the residents to enjoy the same delicious outdoor delicacies that only a grill can produce.

Backyard Fun, Outdoor Entertaining

Safe Backyard Campfires Increase Family Fun

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Fire Ring

One of the most attractive parts of camping in the woods is enjoying a blazing campfire and all that it inspires…campfire songs, roasted marshmallows, and family togetherness.  Packing up the car with tents, food, sleeping bags, and all the other accoutrements of camping can be time consuming, though, and it’s not always worth it to do all that work for just a night or two of camping out in the woods.

If the campfire is what you love most about camping, then consider camping out in the backyard.  Set up the tents and sleeping bags behind your house, and create your own safe backyard campfire with a fire bowl, fire pit, or fire ring.  All of these choices do the job of containing a fire and make it easy to extinguish the fire once it’s time to pack it in for the night.  Most fire bowls, fire pits, and fire rings are portable, so you can still take them on a traditional camping trip in the woods or to a bonfire on the beach.  S’mores, anyone?