Christmas is seven weeks away! If you haven’t started shopping, now is the time! For the tailgating or camping enthusiast on your list, you cannot go wrong with the Vulcan Insulated Cooler Combo. It is the ultimate in outdoor entertaining because it has a cooler, grill, and accessories in one easy to roll, compact space. The cooler holds up to 24 12-ounce cans or all the meat and veggies for your grill. Unzip the cooler from the main tote to access the portable propane barbecue grill that’s included! There is also plenty of storage space, including two areas for propane tanks and grilling accessories. You have everything you need for a perfect afternoon outdoors, and its on wheels for super easy transport. You, or whoever is lucky enough to receive it as a gift, will love the convenience of this cooler/grill combo!
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Composting Fall Leaves
The leaves are changing and falling to the ground at a rapid pace. It makes for a beautiful time of year, but also a mess on your lawn. Why not get rid of those falling leaves in a way that is great for landscaping in multiple ways. Compost bins are perfect for recycling those fall leaves into something that is actually GOOD for your lawn. Add the leaves, along with household food scraps, to your compost bin and it will be rapidly decomposed, creating some of the richest and most natural soil you have ever seen. It can then be returned to your lawn and garden, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. Pine needles, grass clippings, kitchen waste, and even paper towels can also be added to your compost bin. Do something great for your lawn, your family, and your environment. You will get so much enjoyment in realizing that you are reducing your waste by turning it into a useful resource.
Fresh Idea: Decorate Indoor Spaces With Outdoor Curtains
Today’s outdoor curtains and drapes look as good as indoor ones and offer superior performance, so why wouldn’t you choose outdoor curtains for your indoor spaces? Here are a few reasons why outdoor curtains are a good idea:
- Indoor fabrics fade — The beautiful curtains you had custom made for your sunny living room may not look so beautiful in a couple of years as the sun’s UV rays do their darndest to fade the curtain’s colors. Because outdoor curtains are intended for outdoor use, they are constructed with fabrics that resist those harmful UV rays and keep fading at a bare minimum. Your curtains will look just as vibrant in ten years as they do when you first install them.
- Protect indoor furnishings — Those same UV rays that fade your lovely indoor curtains can also do some serious damage over time to your other indoor furnishings. Upholstered furniture, artwork, fabrics, carpets, and more are at the mercy of the sun’s UV rays. Over time, these indoor treasures can fade, weaken, crack, and become otherwise damaged as a result of prolonged sun exposure. The best quality outdoor curtains have a UV protection factor of 98%, so they block the bulk of the harmful rays that threaten to damage your indoor furnishings.
- Durability and versatility — Outdoor curtains are made with beautiful, but rugged, fabrics that can take the worst of outdoor weather. By using outdoor curtains inside, you can feel confident that they’ll stand up to everyday, and not so everyday, abuses. Outdoor curtains make any room of the house look good, but, because they are so easy to clean, they are especially ideal for the busiest of rooms, like the kitchen, family room, kids’ rooms, play room, and laundry room.
Lamp Style Patio Heaters Provide Unique Heat!
If you are looking for a unique and beautiful way to heat your outdoor porch or patio during the cooler fall and winter months, I have got a great suggestion for you. Lamp style electric patio heaters are amazing! Available in both tabletop and floor varieties, these heaters look like a decorative lamp and plug into any standard outlet. They are energy efficient and designed to warm an area up to 12 feet wide with their gentle heat waves. They are even designed to be weather resistant. Your guests will be amazed that they are warm and comfy because of your lamp! It is such a beautiful alternative to classic outdoor heaters.
Portable Hammocks for Nature Lovers on the Go!
There are many reasons that I love returning to my childhood home to visit my parents. While spending time with them and enjoying their company is the most important part of the visits, relaxing the afternoon away in their hammock is another! They have a large front yard that has the most comfortable hammock – perfect for napping. I have never had the space for one in my own home until recently when I discovered portable hammocks! It is so perfect for my limited space. Whether you have room to hang a hammock or get one built onto a frame, they are light weight, portable, and easy to use. They are great for anyone who loves being outdoors, but has limited space to devote to permanent structures! You will love these!