Increasingly, homeowners looking for an inexpensive way to make their home more livable and increase curb appeal with an eye toward resale are embracing the nationwide trend of creating outdoor living spaces. These areas usually feature spaces for entertaining friends and family while grilling, dining, eating and relaxing. That often means room for a patio, a grill, a sink or…
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Aluminum Awnings An Economical Way To Cool Your Home
Aluminum awnings offer an inexpensive way to cool down your home during the heat of the summer day and protect your furniture and flooring from the fading effects of the sun. These awnings also shelter your windows and doors from the elements of the weather. The explicit instructions that come with these awnings and patio covers allow you to do…
5 Outdoor Decorating Tips
Spring is here and decorating is in the air. We all love putting out fresh new looks in our homes this time of year, but have you thought recently about the outside? Often we’re so busy decorating or redecorating inside, we forget to do the same outside as well. So here are a few quick and easy outdoor decorating tips…
Selecting The Right Patio Furniture Cushions
The right patio furniture cushions can fill you with a sense of luxurious living. Whether you have a wrought iron, wicker, teak or plastic furniture set, having the right cushions can make or break your backyard or sunroom. Having durable, appealing fabric on the outside should be matched with long-lasting cushions. The key to long-lasting patio furniture cushions is not…
Patio Design Add Awnings As A Colorful Finish For Your Patio Design
Patio design, planned with care and creativity, not only becomes a value-adding asset to your home, but expands your living and entertainment areas substantially. Elements such as awnings will complement any patio design, adding both color and protection against the powers of nature. Your patio design will depend on the area you have available, the maintenance-level you prefer, and your…
Teak Patio Furniture The Perfect Choice For Furnishing Your Deck Porch Or Patio
You have this huge, multi-level deck and patio area. It is the perfect place to host parties and entertain guests and friends. However, as fantastic as the space is, you might not have the high end furnishings to match. If you find yourself in this dilemma, then it might be time to toss out what is out there now and…
Outdoor Patio Furniture
It’s time again to spruce up the outdoors. When purchasing patio furniture there are several important factors to consider that will determine the type and the cost of patio furniture you choose. First, it is important to consider the cost. There are so many options to choose from, ranging from very cost effective, to very high end furniture. An important…
Tips On Creating Your Backyard Retreat
From grills to gardens and pillows to patios, a growing number of people are enhancing their outdoor living space and turning the backyard into an outdoor room designed for relaxing and entertaining. Before you start creating your backyard retreat, take a moment to survey your living space and envision your ideal environment. Visualizing the look, feel and function of the…