What Works Best On a Patio for Mosquito Repellent? Nothing will ruin your backyard barbeque or watching a movie on your outdoor television than a swarm of hungry mosquitos looking for dinner or afternoon snack. As hosts and hostesses, we want to welcome our guests into an outdoor space that is comfortable and issue-free. Unfortunately, a backyard…
What Are the Most Used and Needed Appliances for an Outdoor Kitchen?
Which Outdoor Appliance is Preferred Above All Others? The debate about what type of outdoor bbq grill you should have in your outdoor kitchen will go on for decades to come. But when it comes to other outdoor appliances, which are the appliances cherished most by outdoor cooking enthusiasts? In an informal online poll, it…
Outdoor Kitchen Prefab BBQ Islands
What Are Your Prefabricated BBQ Island Options? With interest in having an outdoor kitchen at an all time high, it’s no wonder that prefab barbecue islands are at the top of most folks’ wish lists for outdoor living space. A prefab kitchen grill island is the answer to getting you outdoors and grilling for family and friends…
Best Outdoor Entertaining Dinnerware to Create Memorable Tablescapes
Which Outdoor Entertaining Dinnerware is Best for Your Style of Entertaining? Entertaining outdoors is different, and your tablescapes should reflect that fact. The best outdoor dinnerware is the choice that supports your party theme and the style of entertaining you do outside and is durable enough for the purpose. We confess to having dozens of…
How to Use Outdoor Lanterns
How to Use Outdoor Lanterns: Decorating Ideas for Outdoor Lighting Outdoor lanterns are the answer to two outdoor decorating ideas and outdoor entertaining questions: how to light the patio space and how to add charming outdoor character to your table and patio decor. (For now we’ll just discuss lanterns that are used with candles…
How to Build an Outdoor Sauna for Backyard Relaxation and Therapy
What is a sauna? A sauna is a small chamber or structure meant to provide dry or wet heat therapy. A sauna at home can be the ultimate luxury for those seeking the therapeutic benefits of heat. Temperatures approaching and exceeding 100 °C (212 °F) would be unpleasant and potentially lethal in many situations if…