4 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas to Keep Food Cold & Safe
Outdoor dining is a special treat in summertime, but summer can also be the enemy of fresh food. Mayo-based salads, meats and many other dishes can spoil quickly in hot weather. You’ll want to find...
View ArticleOutdoor Chairs & Cushions, A Friday FIND
Maybe I didn’t realize how harsh this past winter was but it’s making me realize how wonderful the good weather is now that it’s here. It’s time to plant the flower boxes and freshen up the outdoor...
View ArticleA Unique Porch Ceiling, A Homeowner’s Story
A unique porch ceiling can be the focal point of a small space. Jennie Smith reused license plates collected by her father-in-law to add something special to a small, frequently used oasis. Homeowner:...
View ArticleA Porch Refrigerator, A Home Owner’s Story
A porch refrigerator can be a great place to store snacks and cold beverages for entertaining. Jennie frequently entertains family and friends on her porch. At first, installing a refrigerator seemed...
View ArticleBackyard Lighting for Relaxing Nights
We’re spending more time outdoors, and that usual involves adding features for the activities you want to enjoy in your backyard. Outdoor kitchens are popular along with more creative furniture for...
View ArticleOutdoor Play Spaces: More Than a Swing Set
Kids need plenty of space to run and play, and lots of ways to spark their imagination. The more options they’ve got to be creative, the more fun they’ll have. Outdoor play spaces can be so much more...
View ArticleWhat Does a Contemporary Hammock Look Like?
We’re spending more time outdoors, with outdoor living spaces getting lots of attention. So manufacturers are coming up with lots more creative furniture choices to help you create these new spaces....
View Article5 Activities for Relaxed Outdoor Living
Warm weather is coming to a close, but there is still plenty of time for outdoor living and family fun. At this point in the season, you might think you’ve exhausted all the activities your backyard...
View ArticleInviting Spaces for Fall Outdoor Entertaining
Summer might be over, but there’s still plenty of time for outdoor entertaining. With clear skies and cool weather, relaxing on the patio or deck might be even more inviting than it was midsummer....
View ArticleAdding a Three Season Porch
A three season porch would be a much better use of space for Jeanne Seaquist and her husband David than the existing open deck. They had no idea when the started the project, just how long it would...
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