Outdoor Living

  • Benefits of Using Concrete for Outdoor Kitchen Countertops

    Cast concrete is an excellent choice for an outdoor kitchen. Learn more about the possibilities concrete offers in this Concrete Network video: Concrete is durable and very versatile and comes in different colors, finishes, and embeds such as stone and glass chips. It can also […]

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  • Inexpensive Deck Makeover Tips

    Looking for affordable ways to spruce up your deck without redoing it altogether? Get tips in this video from Lowe’s Creative Ideas: The stairs of this deck were too close to the back door, making a poor circulation pattern. Moving the stair created a better […]

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  • Appliances and Accessories for the Perfect Outdoor Party

    Want to host a great outdoor party? Check out the following appliances and accessories: Drink Trays: Z Gallerie sells Round Lacquer Trays in several shiny bold colors. These trays are 3 inches high and 16 inches in diameter. Tumblers: Tervis Tumblers are dishwasher safe, keep […]

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  • Contemporary Patio Design

    This LandscapingNetwork.com video presents a contemporary patio design featuring concrete pavers in various sizes and pea gravel for texture: This home has a gate at the street level from which visitors come down the stairs to the patio area. The overall effect makes the entrance […]

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  • Creating a Fabulous Outdoor Kitchen on an Open Rooftop Space

    An open rooftop space is transformed into a fabulous outdoor kitchen in this video by DIY Network: This rooftop remodel features: Slate flooring Granite countertop Wraparound grill/bar area with lots of storage and counter space Retractable pergola Refrigerator Tables and seating Privacy screens

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  • Pergola Design Ideas

    This Landscaping Network video features a pergola or patio cover constructed from steel and redwood: Steel has an extended lifespan and provides a structural rigidity without angle connections, while redwood provides warmth that would not be achieved with a pure steel structure. The pergola was […]

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  • How to Convert a Woodburning Stove Into an Outdoor Firepit

    Watch how a rusty woodburning stove is converted into a beautiful outdoor fire pit in this Buildipedia video: The transformation of this stove occurred in several steps: Dirt and rust was removed with a wire brush followed by a hosing down of the entire stove […]

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  • Eco-Friendly Outdoor Entertainment Room

    Watch how a muddy backyard is transformed into an attractive outdoor room in this DIY Network video: The homeowners like to entertain on the weekends, but they have limited indoor space, and they call their outdoor space the “pit of despair”. This three-day project turned […]

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  • Designing an Affordable Outdoor Kitchen

    Like the idea of an outdoor kitchen but only have a small budget? This Landscaping Network video features a simple, functional – and affordable – outdoor kitchen: The homeowner did not want to build a large grandiose outdoor kitchen that for the most part doesn’t […]

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