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Guide to Choosing Outdoor Furniture

March 31, 2021
pool furniture

Furnishing your outdoor areas with chairs, tables, couches and other furniture pieces transforms your backyard into a comfortable, inviting space. Follow these top tips for choosing great outdoor furniture: 1. Consider the Weather Consider the temperature and weather patterns in your area when deciding on outdoor furniture. Various environmental conditions affect furniture differently. For example, […]

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How to Keep Your Patio Warm in the Winter

March 30, 2021
How to Keep Your Patio Warm in the Winter

A patio is a safe, inviting place to spend time with your family and enjoy the outdoors together. You may want to use your outdoor living space all year long, but winter wind and snow can make hosting the holidays outside a challenge. If you’d like to use your property even when it’s cold outside, […]

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Screened Porch or Open Porch?

March 24, 2021
patio columns

Enjoying the outdoors from the comfort of your porch is a simple, relaxing pleasure. If you want to add a porch to your home or renovate your current one, you can opt for a screened or open porch design. To decide which is best for your needs, consider the pros and cons of each. Screened […]

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Guide to Outdoor Lighting

March 17, 2021
outdoor lighting

Carefully selected and placed lighting is essential to your outdoor spaces. The right lighting adds curb appeal and safety to your property, creating the perfect ambiance and making it easier to navigate at night. If you’re looking for outdoor lighting ideas, use this guide to help you determine what types of lights are best for […]

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How to Windproof Your Patio

March 16, 2021
How to Windproof Your Patio

Your patio is an excellent place to spend time outside, whether you enjoy reading outside or playing outdoor games with friends. A soft breeze can cool you off in the Texas summer heat, but the wind can interrupt your afternoon. To get the most out of your outdoor living space, consider how you can prevent […]

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Retractable Awnings vs. Sun Umbrellas

March 10, 2021
vacation on the beach

Retractable awnings and sun umbrellas are two of the most popular shading solutions for outdoor areas. But which is better? This breakdown of awnings vs. umbrellas will help you determine which is the right choice for your space. What Is a Retractable Awning? A retractable awning is an adjustable covering attached to an exterior wall. […]

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Sunburn Relief and Home Remedies

March 3, 2021
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Spending a lot of time in the sun can lead to the occasional sunburn. If you need sunburn relief, try some of these do-it-yourself (DIY) sunburn remedies: 1. Cool Bath A cool bath soothes your skin, reduces inflammation and helps prevent your sunburn from worsening. Avoid using soap, which can dry out and irritate your […]

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How Being Near Water Affects an Awning

March 2, 2021
automatic retractable awning

Installing an awning on your home or recreational vehicle is an excellent way to provide shade and protection from the elements. You may even use it to keep water and moisture away. But most awnings aren’t designed to withstand a heavy volume of liquid from a significant weather event. And prolonged exposure to rain or […]

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11 Easy Ways to Increase Your Backyard Privacy

February 24, 2021
11 Easy Ways to Increase Your Backyard Privacy in Texas

  Do you spend a lot of time in your backyard or on your patio? Whether you enjoy playing with your kids or lounging with a good book outside, backyard privacy is important to you. As much as you love your neighbors, your backyard or patio is an extension of your home, and you don’t […]

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How to Keep Birds Away From Your Patio

February 16, 2021
birds on patio

Sitting on the patio and listening to the birds sing their soothing songs can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. But when our feathered friends get too close, they can quickly become a nuisance. No one wants to clean up after birds or deal with excessive noise. And some birds may decide that your patio, […]

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