Outdoor Living Spaces – Outdoor Patio Ideas

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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Garden Arbors

Trey Collier — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:36:09 +0000

Arbors are an Easy Way to Enhance Any Garden or Yard If you enjoy backyard gardening or landscaping, no doubt you spend a good deal of time working in the yard every week. Planting, tending, and weeding the garden beds takes time and effort, but the beautiful results are worth it. Increasingly, many homeowners are choosing to add decorative elements to yards and gardens to … Continue reading Garden Arbors »

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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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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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Awning Alternatives

Holly Yielding — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:22:53 +0000

When Will A Retractable Awning Work For You Retractable awnings are a popular solution for outdoor shade. Because they can be partially or fully opened and closed, either by hand crank or motor, they allow a homeowner to control the amount of sunlight or shade that a patio, deck, or porch receives throughout a day. Traditional retractable awnings, though, are not ideal for every homeowner … Continue reading Awning Alternatives »

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Retractable Awnings

Holly Yielding — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:27:50 +0000

Making the Best Choice for Outdoor Shade Retractable awnings for decks, porches, and patios offer an ideal solution for outdoor shade. Screened-in enclosures, on the other hand, while they provide much desired protection from sun and many weather conditions, do not offer the kind of flexibility that many homeowners seek. Retractable awnings allow you to choose how much sun exposure or shade you’d like, and … Continue reading Retractable Awnings »

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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 Wood Furniture Care and Maintenance

Holly Yielding — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:53:11 +0000

Tips On How To Keep Your Outdoor Wood Furniture Looking Like New Often, the most attractive Outdoor Patio and Deck Furniture is made from wood. Wood is a natural product, but when exposed to moisture and changes in temperature and humidity, wood reacts in a number of different ways. Proper maintenance of your Wood Patio Furniture will provide a long life over many years in a variety … Continue reading Outdoor Wood Furniture Care and Maintenance »

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Tips for Selecting the Best Outdoor Furniture Covers

Holly Yielding — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:31:36 +0000

Considering Material, Size, and Special Features When weather becomes too hot in summer or too cold in winter, enjoying time on your outdoor patio furniture may not be possible. Before retreating to indoor comfort, be sure to protect your investment by covering your furniture with outdoor furniture covers, also known as patio furniture covers. Harsh weather like wind, rain, sleet, snow, hail, ice, and even blazing … Continue reading Tips for Selecting the Best Outdoor Furniture Covers »

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