As we draw closer and closer to the end of the summer season, generally speaking, we start to turn our attention away from outdoor grill stations, and focus on outdoor fire. During the fall, it's still warm enough to spend a significant amount of time outdoors, but not quite warm enough to do so without a little help. This is where your outdoor fire set-up comes into play. Whether it be building an outdoor fire…
Most of us love that the summer is here because it means we can finally spend as much time as we want grilling our favorite foods. Here are a few helpful tips to ensure that grilling season remains your favorite: Let the grill heat up: It seems obvious, but so many are too eager to throw food on the grill before it's ready. Be patient, it'll be worth it. When using a charcoal grill, wait…
One of the most requested landscape features recently has been outdoor lighting. It's a hot trend right now, and for good reason: the cost of LED lighting has drastically decreased over the last few years, making it a much more affordable feature for those who want to illuminate the exterior of their homes. LED and Halogen lighting is increasing in popularity, but gas lighting is still extremely common in the south, especially in Charleston; it's just…
We've moved in to the heart of Summer. And for many of us, that means firing up the grill, and enjoying flavorful meals on our outdoor patios. But, most of us never really consider the safety hazards of firing up that grill. So, we decided to come up with a short list of helpful safety tips to follow, that should prevent any unwanted "adventures" in our grilling: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions No matter what you're…
In order to truly enjoy your backyard to its fullest potential, you'll most likely be extending its usage beyond daylight hours, and in order to do that, you're going to need some extra lighting. Firepits and outdoor fireplaces certainly help, but usually aren't enough to fully light up your yard. That's where gas lamps and other lighting comes in to play. We carry an exceptional variety of gas lamps, for large and small budgets, large…
Everyone loves grilling outside in the warm summer months, but do it too much, specifically cooking the wrong types of food or in the wrong style, and your health can end up much worse off for it. That's why we decided to make a list of healthy habits to keep in mind during outdoor grill season. Avoid Overcooking your Meats: Overcooking your meats to "well-done" might be how you prefer your meat to taste, but…
Planning the perfect outdoor kitchen requires the consideration of a lot of different factors: location, style, budget, functionality, sociability, etc. You might have a large, sprawling backyard with a couple of patios, and multiple locations to choose from. Or, you might be very limited in square footage, and need to use 100% of the available area in just the right way to maximize what you're working with. Perhaps you'd like a simple stucco island with…
Summer is practically upon us, and many homeowners have expressed interest in adding an outdoor fireplace to their backyard. Outdoor fireplaces are great for a variety of reasons. Most people dream about the idea of having a beer or glass of wine in the backyard with friends, and making an outdoor fireplace the centerpiece of your yard is a great way to keep you and your family warm through the fall and winter months, while…
As the seasons change, and summer rolls around once again, many people are interested in creating a serene atmosphere in their backyard, and using it as a place to escape the stress of everyday life. As the weather starts to warm up, we thought we'd compile a list of ways to make your backyard the envy of the neighborhood this summer. Outdoor Kitchen: One of the most enjoyable aspects of summer is throwing backyard barbecues…
Most homeowners already know exactly what kind of display they want to set up on a new mantel for celebrating the holidays, but that's only one small section of the year. Unless you want your mantel to sit empty the rest of the year, you'll need to keep your creativity up and choose some non-seasonal decorations that look great as the seasons change. Instead of rushing to change your decorations every few months, try these…
