When you are planning your next party and considering adding a tropical island effect, you may want to think about constructing a tiki bar. Tiki bar plans can be found on the Internet and at your local building material outlet. You can also find information at your local library about constructing these exotic hangouts. A…
Have you every thought it would be great to build an outdoor oven in your backyard? Now that Christmas is over I start thinking about projects outside again. Maybe a little to early for a deck party, but a good time to start planning projects outside. If you are in a warmer climate with no snow and rain,…
(ARA) – Brisk mornings and crisp evenings, long shadows and a quicker-to-fade sun all say it’s time to store garden tools and hoses, tidy up the shrubs — and winterize your home’s wooden outdoor structures. Caring for decks, cedar gazebos and pergolas, often made of Western red cedar, should be a regular part of the…
(ARA) – Don’t give up on getting together outdoors just because the weather is cool. Home improvements that keep you and your guests warm can make outdoor spaces comfortable even when the temperature dips. Here are some tips for warming up your outdoor entertaining this season: * Consider enclosing your existing patio or adding a sun…