Tag Archives: patio

Personalizing Your Outdoor Living Space

Do you have an outdoor porch or patio space that you love to enjoy in the spring, summer and fall? What does it look like? This outdoor space often functions as another room of your home, but is it rather plain and generic? Why not personalize it with your own sense of style and make it a welcoming and comfortable space? Here are some ideas. One of the great assets of our current home, is the large screened porch in the back. On that porch, we can enjoy fragrant spring breezes, cool off in the summer and enjoy fall’s bounty … Continue reading →

Patio Party

What did we do to deserve this? For some unexplained reason we have experienced record-breaking warm temperatures (in the 80s, which is practically unheard for the state this early in the year) on two consecutive weekends. The beautiful weather has drawn people outdoors in droves. Take a walk around our neighborhood at dusk and you’d think there was a huge block party going on. The homeowners who aren’t busy tending to their gardens are grilling dinner on their decks and patios. Which leads me to the point of this blogs–patios. Most people think that an outdoor party is simply not … Continue reading →

Outdoor Décor

Do you spend a lot of time outdoors? Do you wish you could enjoy your yard or garden more often? Maybe it isn’t exactly the inviting space you’d like it to be, or maybe you just need a little inspiration to get things started. Your garden, yard, patio, or deck can all be transformed into great extra living spaces. Gardening goes way beyond cultivating fruits and vegetables or planting trees and flowers. Today, it means trying your hand at outdoor décor so that all of your available space is useable. You’ll find terrific items and ideas that you can use, … Continue reading →

Recycling: Make Useful Yard and Garden Items

There are lots great, useful items that you can make from things that would otherwise end up at the curb awaiting recycling. This is a good opportunity to re-use these items in handy new ways. Sure, they will eventually end up in the recycling bin, but you will have used them well. You will also save money by making useful things instead of having to purchase them. Patio Party Lanterns Cut the bottoms from plastic milk jugs (up to the bottom edge of the handle. Place stones or sand in the container. Insert a votive candle in the center and … Continue reading →

Outdoor Living Spaces

Transforming patios and gardens into outdoor living spaces isn’t exactly a new concept, but this idea has really taken off recently. With all the cool items that are now available, you really can make the outdoors an extension of your indoor spaces. It’s like adding on another room without all the construction. I was surprised the first time I saw outdoor ceiling fans for patios and gazebos, but I was really amazed by the introduction of outdoor televisions. Who would have dreamed that home improvement and decor would eventually include weather resistant electronics for the patio and garden? It shouldn’t … Continue reading →

Review: Overstock.com

You can find many items for your home, from name brand electronics to bedding and patio furniture at Overstock.com. They offer a great assortment of everyday items and clearance items at reasonable prices. If you have started looking for patio furniture as warmer weather approaches, check out the garden and patio liquidation sale going on now. They have everything from lanterns, umbrellas, garden decor items, patio furniture and hammocks to mini greenhouses. Items sell fast, so don’t miss out. I like the fact that Overstock makes a note when an item is almost sold out, so you don’t wait and … Continue reading →