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Keep your pool area serene and cool while you’re away
If destination weddings, family reunions or vacations take you away from your backyard oasis, follow these pool care tips before you go. Coming home after a nice vacation to a clean house is a relief. Don’t leave out the deck, patio and pool from your pre-trip cleaning and care regimen. You’ll want to set down
https://ephenry.com/keep-your-pool-area-serene-and-cool-while-youre-away/Fresh Father’s Day ideas for dads who like to cook
We love the hamburgers and hot dogs, but grills aren’t just for the standards anymore. This Father’s Day help Dad expand his repertoire with these creative outdoor grilling ideas. Innovative pans Whether it is gas, charcoal, or wood, Dad’s existing grill is perfect for these kitchen accessories. New cuisines can be unlocked with the right
https://ephenry.com/fresh-fathers-day-ideas-for-dads-who-like-to-cook/Duraface, ArmorTec, HD-2. What’s it all mean?
Here’s a short video that demystifies what goes into making a paver.
https://ephenry.com/duraface-armortec-hd-2-whats-it-all-mean/Beyond the Flintstones: concrete pieces for the patio
Want something that’s sturdy and will stand up to all kinds of weather? Concrete furniture has come a long way since the yabba-dabba-doo days. A concrete couch may be a fun patio accessory to a die-hard Flintstone fan, but its heavy look and feel isn’t likely to start trending. Concrete furniture can be harsh. Municipalities
https://ephenry.com/beyond-the-flintstones-concrete-pieces-for-the-patio/The look of wood with none of the worry
Capture the natural beauty of wood in a paver tile that is extremely durable and long lasting with Lastra Wood-look Porcelain Tiles. These porcelain tiles bring the stunning look of wood but are without wood’s inherent problems. Wood, especially when used outdoors, can quickly turn into a high-maintenance surface. Lastra tiles offer an alternative that
https://ephenry.com/the-look-of-wood-with-none-of-the-worry/Every garden old is new again: Nostalgia plants for now
The small, dainty flowers of the foxglove plant, the wispy peony blooms and the lovely drops of the bleeding hearts all bring back the sights and scents of the gardens from years past. Recreating a garden of yore is the newest trend in home landscaping. Before the overly accessorized 1950s yards and the victory gardens
https://ephenry.com/every-garden-old-is-new-again-nostalgia-plants-for-now/From dreaming it to living it: The Hardscape decision process, step-by-step
Want to transform your outdoor space but don’t know where to start? Here is a step-by-step guide for bringing your dreams into a reality. All decisions you make goes through steps. Some decisions are instant. They feel as though they went through no process at all. Other decisions (where the stakes are usually higher) require
https://ephenry.com/from-dreaming-it-to-living-it-the-hardscape-decision-process-step-by-step/The beauty of Kentucky Derby Roses in your own backyard
The most famous race of the Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby, is usually held on the first Saturday in May. The winning horse is draped with a blanket of beautiful red roses. The luxury of the velvet-like petals, the depth of the red, and the dream of the heady scents get us itching to have
https://ephenry.com/the-beauty-of-kentucky-derby-roses-in-your-own-backyard/5 Ways to add Color to your Backyard
Any gardener with a beautiful landscape design will tell you that they didn’t just get lucky when they decided what to plant. You can bet that careful planning went into making sure that their backyard garden “performed” throughout the seasons. With the exception of wildflower gardens (where color is purposefully sprinkled throughout) it is generally
https://ephenry.com/5-ways-to-add-color-to-your-backyard/8 big ideas for a tiny patio
Urban and dense suburban spaces can be a bit forgotten in the design world. But don’t give up on the dream of an outdoor lifestyle. A tiny patio can be a great space. Whether it is a fire escape, a roof terrace or a tiny back porch patio, every space can become something more. With
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