Being an avid gardener, my wife loves to water her flowers using the rain we collect in our patio’s rain barrel. However, we found out the hard way that if you don’t take proper precautions, your rain barrel can fall victim to all sorts of undesired conditions. One moment we were using the cloud’s bounty …
Gas fire pits are awesome for a number of reasons. In fact, I’d argue that there is no better fixture for your outdoor space. It’s uncanny how a propane fire pit can completely transform your setting. You may even start to feel like you’re out in the wilderness around a campfire. And much like someone …
You may remember my article from earlier this year when I explored how much weight lawn chairs could hold. Similar to then, I’ve recently been wondering how much weight a porch swing can hold. They’re much sturdier than their lawn chair cousins and (when installed properly) can offer a load of support. But if you’re …
I was having a discussion with an old boss of mine a few months ago about the upcoming winter season. For a bit of back story, he has a gorgeous stamped concrete patio surrounding his in-ground pool. He and his wife built it a couple of years ago and immediately fell in love with it. …
So, one of my extended family members has been planning a wedding recently. The plan was to have the reception in this open field by a plot of land the groom’s uncle owns. It’s a lush spot with a beautiful vista (you couldn’t ask for much more for a reception venue). As I was talking …
I love to listen to music on my patio. I have my favorite tunes playing in the background regardless of the occasion — sitting by myself, enjoying a conversation with a loved one, or hosting a bodacious bash! Being Captain Patio, I make sure my speakers can push the proper wattage when blasting my tunes. …
Whether you’re looking for a garden accent or a respite of shade a pergola is an inexpensive, beautiful route to go. But what does it cost to build a pergola? Come along — I’ll explore this question and more. By the end of this article, you’ll be a pergola expert!
Is it okay to put a refrigerator outside? Trust me, I understand why you’d want to ask this question. It’s every person’s dream to have a cold beverage oasis right next to their patio or outdoor space. However, the answer is a bit complicated. Yes, you can put a refrigerator outside. No, it probably won’t …
Oh man, if patios could talk. I can only imagine the fun stories mine would have to tell. It would probably mention the time I dropped an entire two-liter of ginger ale on the concrete, causing an ale explosion. My kids still won’t let me forget about that. Depending on the time of year, my …
Don’t you hate it when you buy something only to have it go on sale just days later? It always feels like such a punch in the gut. There are no guarantees, but you can take steps to minimize the risks of it happening to you again. Making these purchases isn’t a science, but I’m …