Those balmy summer evenings on the patio would be a little slice of heaven, but for one thing – bugs! Your lights attract them, so your choices are to sit in darkness, go inside or put up with them...

Patio heaters have become popular in the home market as a means to extend the outdoor season that you can enjoy out on the patio and deck of your home. Restaurants also use this technology to give...

Sometimes we get tired of the sun shining in our faces the whole time while enjoying a bit of time on our deck and patios. To be more comfortable, we decide to put an umbrella up to provide shade. It...

Composite decks are one of the modern technical wonders that minimize the constant maintenance of a homeowner. However, are they able to take the abuse of wood deck wood? Specifically, will they...

Living in a cold climate has many disadvantages, like the heating bill, for instance. However, one big advantage in colder climates is the ability to make your own skating or ice hockey rink in the...

If you are looking to build a patio onto your house, you need to take into account the slope of the land before starting your construction project. Planning needs to be done to make sure that the...