All-weather Fire Pits and Chimeneas
Patio Preserve all-weather fire pits and chimeneas provide alluring warmth and charm for the upcoming autumn months – and they’re maintenance-free – adhering to the latest weather-friendly outdoor material trend.
Fire Pits 101
Fire pits, in general, are open vessels that can be used for warmth, beauty, atmosphere, and/or cooking. Available in a wide range of materials and sizes, most are enclosed with steel mesh or glass. They sit up off the ground, allow for 360 degree viewing, and are becoming increasingly popular as people strive to get more use out of their outdoor living spaces. Many of the fire pits can double as charcoal grills and offer various screen and grill options. The best and most popular fuel for outdoor fireplaces is hard wood. Alternative sources of fuel include manufactured fire logs, natural gas, propane and gel inserts. With their raised level, Patio Preserve all-weather fire pits will never stain your deck or patio. Patio Preserve fire pits retail from $138 to $280 with free ground shipping.
Categories: Patio Ideas Tags: backyard, chimeneas, design, fire pits, how-to, landscaping, outdoor fireplace, patio accessories, patio advice, patio design, patios, remodeling, tips, yard tips
Consider Aquatic Landscaping
One of the most attractive forms of home improvement is aquatic landscaping, which can be done with plants and also with fish, stone, bridges, and all sorts of interesting features.
Categories: Yard Ideas Tags: aquatic landscaping, backyard landscaping, design, how-to, landscaping, patio advice, patio design, remodeling, tips, water fountain, water landscaping, yard tips
Renew Your Patio Plants
Perhaps the summer has taken its toll on your potted patio plants. With several months of outdoor living ahead, rejuvenate them using late summer and fall flowers and foliage.
Your local nursery has a fine offering of great midsummer beauties that you may have overlooked this spring.
Categories: Patio Ideas Tags: design, flowers, gardens, how-to, landscaping, patio advice, patio design, patios, tips, yard tips
Patios are Popular Again
Popularity of the patio rebounds
By MARY G. PEPITONE
Jay and Carrie Beth Shouse of Overland Park replaced a deck on the back of their house with a 400-square-foot, stamped-concrete patio.
Jay and Carrie Beth Shouse of Overland Park replaced a deck on the back of their house with a 400-square-foot, stamped-concrete patio.
Categories: Patio Ideas Tags: backyard, buyers guide, concrete, concrete patio, design, how-to, patio advice, patio design, patios, remodeling, stamped concrete, tips
Resurfacing with SwiftDeck patio pavers
Thinking about tackling some home remodeling tasks in the near future? Maybe you’d like to do it yourself but haven’t the time. Maybe you’re concerned about the level of skill that would be required. Perhaps you’re concerned about high material or construction costs or problems in locating reputable builders?
If you’re looking for a great patio deck design, there’s now a very simple solution. SwiftDeck solid wood deck tiles turn deck ideas and deck plans into reality in an instant. This new, revolutionary, low cost solution to home remodeling problems is so simple you lay the tiles yourself without any special tools, skills or trouble. And the tiles can be laid over practically any hard surface – even cracked concrete.
http://www.designerdecking.com/ and SwiftDeck now offers a handy SwiftDeck Do It Yourself Installation Guide
Categories: Patio Ideas Tags: deck design, decks, design, home maintenance, how-to, patio, patio advice, patio design, patios, remodeling, swiftdeck, tips, wood deck
