A patio can be a wonderful addition to any home. It provides a relaxing spot for friends and family to gather, and it allows you to spend more quality time outdoors. However, it is important that a patio have the proper slope when it is constructed. Rainy days will almost certainly bring water to your …
Make no mistake — a patio heater can provide you with an opportunity to use your patio further well into the colder months of the year. This means that you can enjoy your outdoor space even when the mercury falls into the blue. However, you have to properly upkeep your unit, unless you want to …
If your patio is anything like mine, it seems to attract more and more wasps every year. Even the old-timers tell me they don’t remember so many pesky, stinging wasps hanging around in their day. Why might this be the case? Some people say that climate change is causing fewer cold days, which means that …
Everybody knows that I love patio heaters. They’re incredible assets because they allow you to use your patio when the weather gets cooler. This means that you can enjoy this extra living space during a greater part of the year. Although many patio heaters have an automatic ignition, sometimes it can fail. You need to …
When you first hear of them, outdoor showers may seem like a strange idea. After all, shower time is one of your most private, intimate times – do you really want to do that out in the open? That said, once you give them a try, you find that an outdoor shower can actually be …
Patio doors are, by their very nature, points of transition. They are simultaneously an entryway and exit, a glass membrane between two different parts of your home décor. On one side is your interior décor, on the other side your patio and exterior décor, and this glassy door acts as the barrier separating the two …
I’ve made no secret on this site of my love for rain barrels. They’re great to hook up to your downspout for your gutter, trapping water you can later use for all sorts of things. You can water your lawn and garden, wash your car, or even provide water for your vegetable garden. In addition, …
As the days get shorter and the nights start getting cold, responsible rain barrel owners know that it’s time to do the yearly maintenance. But if you’re new to the rain barrel life or haven’t given it much thought before, you might be wondering why? Well, it’s important to winterize your rain barrel so that …
I’ve made no secret of my fondness for apartment balconies in the past. In fact, I treat them like floating patios. Sure, they may have less overall area than their cousins on the ground. But they also offer nice vistas and the ability to experience the outdoors from high in the air. Also, like patios, …
Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water by using the rainwater that runs off of your roof. Often there is a significant amount of rain in the summer; rain barrels can protect your foundation and provide water that can be used to water your plants and trees or wash your car. Without treatment, …