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Outdoor kitchens are as popular as ever. Backyard barbecues have long been a staple of summertime, but outdoor kitchens have made hosting such affairs a lot easier. While outdoor kitchens vary depending on homeowners' preferences and budgets, many offer ample counter space to prepare foods, a...
Outdoor living spaces provide a great way for people to spend more time outside. The chance to do just that is one of the variables that has driven the boom in outdoor living, which a recent survey from COGNITION Smart Data found is the most desired feature among nearly 23 percent of home buyers...
Plants add aesthetic appeal to any landscape. A pop of plant-produced color here and there can complement any landscape, but homeowners also can use plants to liven up hardscapes as well.
Outdoor living spaces are more than just places to relax. A recent survey from Green Builder Media found that...
The adage “the more the merrier” certainly applies when people head out for a night on the town. A fun energy can arise when a large group of people congregates for some nighttime revelry. However, sometimes wrangling merrymakers can be akin to herding cats, turning planning a night out into a...
Outdoor living spaces are wildly popular. A 2023 study conducted by Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens found that 63 percent of homeowners indicated they would prioritize an outdoor living space if they were to remodel their homes.
Homeowners cite a multitude of motivations regarding their interest in...
Gone are the days when most parents would send their children outdoors and tell them to be back when the streetlights came on. Kids from generations past went to "call for" friends, see who was available to ride bikes for hours and steal sips of water from neighbors' garden hoses. Today, kids seem...
The beauty of nature is undeniable. That beauty draws millions of people outside every day. From hiking to kayaking to surfing, there's no shortage of ways to spend a day in the great outdoors.
Though there's plenty of reasons to get outside, it's important that safety is prioritized when spending...
Memorial Day weekend is a popular time to entertain. For many, the weekend marks the first outdoor entertaining opportunity of the year, which is certainly something to look forward to.
As outdoor entertaining season begins, homeowners can take these steps to prepare their outdoor living spaces for...
Outdoor living spaces have become sought-after commodities among homeowners. A 2022 survey of homeowners conducted by the New Home Trends Institute found that open yards are less appealing to home buyers than they once were. The survey noted that just 28 percent of respondents chose open yards,...
A wedding day is a magical and memorable day for a couple and their family members. Months or even years of planning may go into making a wedding day special.
For some, an outdoor wedding and celebration amid the beauty of nature is the ultimate setting in which to tie the knot. When Mother Nature...
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