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Dealing With a Winter Wonderland
It looks like the Northeast is going to get treated to yet another long, cold, wet winter this year. While no one can deny that the first snowfall of the season is somehow always magical, once the reality of icy sidewalks, snow covered driveways, and slippery roadways hits, some of us start to consider a
https://ephenry.com/blog-2014-november-dealing-with-a-winter-wonderland/Wood burning facts you need to know
Often overlooked, the quality and material of what you burn is just as important as the quality and material the fireplace is made from. In 1930, Celia Congreve, a World War I era poet and author, penned the Firewood Poem, In it, she lists different types of wood and their burn qualities. Unfortunately, lovely rhymes
https://ephenry.com/wood-burning-facts-you-need-to-know/Patio product hunt – shop the Fall sales
The outdoor season for us at EP Henry is all year round, but many stores have no choice but to clear out their patio items in order to make room for the holiday merchandise. As the leaves fall, so do prices. Shop your favorite stores for outdoor furniture and accessories you can use now and
https://ephenry.com/patio-product-hunt-shop-the-fall-sales/Customize your cooler! How to make a matching accessory for your patio
With a little elbow grease and ingenuity, you can have a cooler that matches your outdoor decor. You most likely spent a lot of thought when deciding on decor for your outdoor space. Patios are no longer just “out back” and are thought of and outfitted as an extension of your home. A well-coordinated tailgate
https://ephenry.com/customize-your-cooler-how-to-make-a-matching-accessory-for-your-patio/Dry your garden herbs
As leaves change colors and gardens begin hibernating, harvesting and drying herbs is a time-honored tradition for the fall months We all recognize the little bundles, hung with twine from our grandmother’s shed or pot rack. In a language all their own, spices and herbs convey so much about our lives and our loves. We
https://ephenry.com/dry-your-garden-herbs/4 non-pizza ideas for your wood-fired outdoor pizza oven
You may love the crispy crusts and perfect pies from our pizza oven – but if you’re only using it for pizza, you’re missing out. Wood-fired outdoor ovens bake pizza perfectly. The gooey cheese, the warm doughy crusts with exactly the right amount of crisp on the outside. It really can’t be beat. But if
https://ephenry.com/4-non-pizza-ideas-for-your-wood-fired-outdoor-pizza-oven/Fireplace and fire pit accessories you didn’t know you needed
The crackle, the woodsy aroma, the flickering light. Nothing is quite the same as an open wood fire. All of a sudden, it’s September. Where did the summer go? No worries. A lot of outdoor enjoyment is still in your future. It’s time to get cracking on upping your fireplace game. Here are a few
https://ephenry.com/fireplace-and-fire-pit-accessories-you-didnt-know-you-needed/Containing the colonies: Keeping ants out of your pavers and outdoor kitchen
Beautiful walks and an outdoor food prep/eating space are the most welcoming elements of an outdoor living space. The last guests a homeowner wants to invite over is a colony of ants. A few preventative steps and treatments can help you keep your pavers and kitchen clear of these uninvited pests. Wipe down the surfaces
https://ephenry.com/containing-the-colonies-keeping-ants-out-of-your-pavers-and-outdoor-kitchen/Sweet Mid-Atlantic states: potluck desserts from NC to NY
Every family has that one dessert that disappears first from the patio table. The favorites are often eaten before the burgers are served. But what is sweet in one state can be an unknown in another. Here are some interesting desserts from North Carolina to New York. North Carolina Sonker is a rectangular, deep dish
https://ephenry.com/sweet-mid-atlantic-states-potluck-desserts-from-nc-to-ny/Pets on the patio: Summer tips for dogs and cats
We love our pets. We want them to participate in our summer fun on the patio, but sometimes we forget our pets have special needs. For example, did you know that some dogs need sunscreen? Read on for more tips to keep your furry kids happy this summer. Pools Swimming in pools is one of
https://ephenry.com/pets-on-the-patio-summer-tips-for-dogs-and-cats/