So, the family reunion is coming up in a couple of weeks and you’re hosting this year. It’s probably a good idea to think about cleaning the lanai. It is going to be an outdoor affair after all. You grab the broom and head out back, only to stop short at the door. It’s been Read more »
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Best Time to Shop for Patio Furniture!
With school back in session, summer is officially winding down—for most of the country anyway. Not us, though, thanks to Florida’s balmy subtropical climate. We never have to start thinking about winterizing our outdoor living rooms. As a matter of fact, fall is a great time to consider replacing your patio furniture. Partly, because no Read more »
Water Features Add Ambiance to Outdoor Living Areas
Humans can’t deny the fact that there’s just something about the sound of moving water that resonates in the soul. Water features can provide the same benefits as being near a large body of water—whether the feature is large or small. It doesn’t matter if we’re sitting seaside or can hear a river off in Read more »
Pool Enclosures: Which Type is Right for You?
They say that Floridians install pool enclosures more often than anywhere else in the United States. That’s entirely feasible given our tropical climate. When the temperature begins to soar in Florida, there’s nothing like diving into the cool, blue water of your own backyard pool. We have a longer swimming season than the rest of Read more »
How About a Backyard Getaway?
Living here in Florida, winter doesn’t affect us in the same way that it does a large part of the country. We can handle it standing on our heads—outside if it’s absolutely necessary! Still, it’s refreshing to move into the spring season, isn’t it? The days get longer and we start gearing up for fun Read more »