Archive for November, 2008
Hey Patio People: Where's Your Polling Place?
In the United States, today is the day you will rise from your porch rocker, emerge from your hot tub and release yourself from that patio repair project. It’s time…
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See-Through Screen
With an outdoor privacy screen, you can add some much-needed privacy to your pool, hot tub or spa area. Maybe you’re seeking a small space for a backyard retreat or a patio, deck or balcony. An outdoor privacy screen gives you personal space away from the view of neighbors or passers-by. Follow these creative solutions to gain some privacy in your backyard or outdoor living space.
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Eye-Catching Hebe
The plants you choose to surround your pool should be carefully considered before any buying or digging takes place. Once your pool is in place, you may find that it creates a sort of microclimate. A heated pool can raise humidity levels, and intense sunlight can fry nearby landscaping. Plants can get splashed with chlorine and other pool and spa chemicals. The trick is to find strong plants that can withstand your pool’s microclimate, be easy to maintain and still look great.
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Autumn Harvest Display: Take a Look Before the Other Holidays Take Over
The Bellagio Conservatory at Las Vegas’ Bellagio Hotel and Casino employs more than 140 horticulturists and designers to work seasonally themed magic on its spectacular show-stopping displays. While recreating the…
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Hot Patio Furniture: Seating
When the heat is on, step outside into your outdoor living space and relax. What will it take to get you in the mood? A tall, icy beverage, bare feet and something to sit or sprawl upon. From a wooden Adirondack chair to charming wicker and space-age modernism, here’s a chair to suit every bottom.
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Are Patio Deck Heaters A Waste of Time?
Imagine yourself resting outside in the cool breeze of a lazy afternoon. Surrounding yourself amid the ample amount of greenery of your own yard. The pleasures of enjoying your very own patio deck.
A patio deck is a really great spot to take the time to laze around leisurely and/or intermingle with relatives and acquaintances. However, everyone cannot utilize the patio deck the entire year. In seasonal locations, patio deck can only be utilized during particular times of year because of the rough and raw cold weather condition. It is quite a pity not to have the ability to utilize the patio during colder season. In order not to let the weather keep you down in the dumps, you might want to consider installing outdoor heating element for your backyard.
