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Perfect prom pics on the patio
Now is the time to break out the camera as our nation’s youth head out to one of their first formal events. Leverage the light around your patio to capture the perfect pictures of this milestone. Go ahead: use your phone “Cell phones have come a long way,” says photographer Andrew Ludewig, EP Henry’s Staff
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-april-perfect-prom-pics-on-the-patio/Celebrate Earth Day by taking one of these simple 3 steps
Earth Day is this Saturday. Join the rest of the world by taking a few minutes to mark the occasion. Even the smallest of efforts honors Mother Nature. Here are three choices of small efforts that can make your home a greener place to live. Regrow food from scraps Did you know that some vegetables
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-april-celebrate-earth-day-by-taking-one-of-these-simple-3-steps/Host a beer tasting party on the patio
It’s time to get outside and do something a little different. A beer tasting party can be a sophisticated or simple home-brewed kind of affair. Beer runs the gamut from simple, mass-produced ale to complex microbrews. A beer tasting party hosted on your own personal outdoor bar or patio is easy to set up and
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-april-host-a-beer-tasting-party-on-the-patio/4 High-tech gadgets that solve common grilling challenges
Check out these high-tech gizmos for the outdoor cooking needs-you-never-knew-you-had. From grate oilers to grill cleaners, these widgets provide solutions to problems eternal in patio grilling. Fire it up It’s well known that lighter fluid gives a quick boost to coals, but this method is falling out of favor with many outdoor chefs because it
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-april-4-high-tech-gadgets-that-solve-common-grilling-challenges/Easter excitement on the patio
Egg hunts are the standard fun for this celebration, but there’s a lot more fun to be had outside to welcome the coming of Spring. A nice bit of sunshine and some creativity is all you need for a perfect party outside. With creative use of common accessories, foods, and some bright color choices you
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-april-easter-excitement-on-the-patio/Growing well: 6 steps on how to garden with kids
It isn’t a tough sell. Playing in the dirt is awesome and kids’ natural curiosity will get them interested. Here are a few tips for uprooting the children out of the game room and replanting them in the garden. Set aside space for their projects A well-defined area, no matter the size, is an
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-april-growing-well-6-steps-on-how-to-garden-with-kids/Roll in the fun: Serving carts for the patio
Retro is hip. Each year brings a new twist on an old trend, and it makes us all wonder why it ever fell out of favor. This year’s outdoor living trend may be the return of the serving cart. You are familiar with the serving cart or “kitchen trolley:” a two-or-three-tiered shelf unit with two
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-march-roll-in-the-fun-serving-carts-for-the-patio/How to clean pollen off patio furniture
Everything may seem clean and clear one day and totally covered in pollen the next. It can be frustrating. This is why many outdoor living experts strongly encourage residents to budget for covers when looking for outdoor furniture. Not only do covers make spring cleaning easier, they also protect furniture from the weather. Wrought iron
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-march-how-to-clean-pollen-off-patio-furniture/Grill up a baked potato bar for St. Paddy’s Day
Top o’ the potato! With a little luck of the Irish, the weather will support this delicious plan for grilling and serving up some great baked potatoes and a ton of fun fixings. As they say, “Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day” and what is more Irish than a potato? In 1800s Ireland, the
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-march-grill-up-a-baked-potato-bar-for-st-paddy-s-day/3 ways to spring forward your patio prep!
Daylight Savings Time tells us to move our clocks ahead one hour this Sunday morning at 2:00AM, but it’s also a good reminder to get our patio geared up and ready for the warmer days to come. You’ll want to take advantage of any grilling weather that pops up. Here are 3 areas that will
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