Once your second-story deck is completed, you’re sure to enjoy lounging around on it, but one lingering question remains: what should you do with the patio space left empty underneath it? This space, which will be shaded and weather-resistant because of the deck...
Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. That means less sleet and snow and more beautiful, sunny days to enjoy the great outdoors. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about outdoor seating on your property. Whether you want to spice up your...
In the 1500s everyone cooked over an open flame or hot coals and as a result the cooks of the day were experts at grilling large cuts of meat. During the Renaissance only the affluent had kitchens; the common folk either ate porridge from a big pot on the...
When it comes to outdoor furnishing, you have a unique opportunity to create a space that caters to your particular needs, which helps you get the most out of your outside space. While some homeowners prefer the standard approach of a table and several chairs, others...
Charcoal vs. propane for grills is an endless debate for people who grill on a regular basis. However, this debate often leaves those who are new to grilling confused as to whether they should purchase a charcoal or gas barbecue. The fact is that there are benefits to...
When your rental property has an outdoor space that can house patio furniture, you can leave the space empty to let a tenant decide what to do or get a patio set to furnish the space on your own. While both options can work, you will find numerous benefits with buying...
The holiday entertaining season is just around the corner, and you still have time to add a statement piece to your back yard to impress guests coming from near and far. Whether your holiday entertaining entails a large group of family and friends for Thanksgiving...
If you want to make your patio the coziest place to be in your home, then you cannot go without the most important part, patio furniture. It is the main component to making a relaxing backyard getaway, but you may have specific wants and needs that turn the shopping...
Picking outdoor furniture is a bit trickier than picking interior furniture. Outdoor furniture must serve its function and look great while standing up to the elements. You can’t just put any kind of wood outside and expect it to fare well, with some woods being...
In today’s world, we are into parties and socials, mixers with coworkers, and neighborhood get-togethers. We serve drinks at a bar, make fancy veggie skewers, and we cook BBQs in outdoor cooking stations. These social society parties always need a venue and what...
