Your outdoor kitchen planning is almost done, but have you considered an outdoor sink in your kitchen’s layout? It is easy to get caught up in selecting the perfect grill, smoker or undercounter refrigerator as these are the showpieces of a typical outdoor kitchen. You know they will work perfectly out of doors as that…
Are you getting gardens and outdoor spaces ready for the warmer weather? If your summer schedule is filled with garden parties bbqs and relaxing evenings under the stars, you’ve probably considered what kind of shelter you need in your backyard. Summer is the perfect time to add some structure to your outdoor space to make everyone more comfortable…
Types of Outdoor Patio Umbrella Stands and Bases If you’ve chosen to shade your patio or deck with a patio umbrella, then you need to have something to hold the umbrella upright safely. Safety is one of the reasons to get a patio umbrella stand or base. Most all outdoor umbrellas come with a canopy and…
Types of Prefab Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets There are different prefab kitchens to choose from, depending on the size and types of materials you want to go with. This article will give you an idea of the designs and types of kitchen cabinets that are available and the advantages and disadvantages of each type. The three…
Wrought Iron vs Cast Aluminum: Which is the Better Patio Furniture Type Both cast aluminum and wrought iron have been around long enough to make a valid comparison between the two material choices for your outdoor patio. Which is better for your deck, patio, terrace or balcony depends on your preferences for these features: • Maintenance…
Decorating Your Outdoor Spaces with Jaw-Dropping Containers A complete guide to container gardens Does the prospect of walking into a local garden center overwhelm you with too many options for your landscape, patio or urban garden? Need some help creating show-stopping containers with dazzling combinations of leaves and flowers? Or do you just wonder how your…
Shade Strategies for Decks and Patios When entertaining indoors, the weather is not a primary concern. Guests are sheltered and temperature is controlled. Outdoor entertaining poses challenges that good hosts anticipate and solve before invitations are sent out. When hosting guests during daylight hours, access to enough shade for everyone is very important to the…
How to Stock a Backyard Bar and Full Bar Liquor List Now that you’ve got your outdoor bar finished, have you thought about how you are going to stock it to make sure you have everything you need for family and guests during your next happy hour? The advantage you have over a commercial…
Everything You Need to Know About Fire Pit Tables One of the basic tenets of decorating is that every space needs an focal point. In your living room, it might be a fireplace or armoire. In your outdoor living spaces, it can be an outdoor gas fireplace, a media center, a dining table, gas…
Building Outdoor Kitchens that Fit Your Style, DIY Skills and Budget There is no doubt that the outdoor kitchen has found its way into the hearts, minds and pocketbooks of homeowners everywhere. Because there are no walls, ceilings or other limiting structural considerations, an open air kitchen is the ideal DIY project for those that…
