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Jul 20, 2009 
There is hardly anything more pleasant that to sit quietly on the patio taking in the fresh air and sipping on a cold drink the end of a long and hard work day. With the appropriate patio design your patio can be used essentially as extended usable living space in a home especially when the weather is dry and the sun is shining. If the patio is perched above a raging river or overlooking a mountain side, perched above a seascape or overlooking any other type of scenic view then spending time outdoors might be preferable to the indoor living space.
Many patios are built under an existing roof or the existing roof is extended for protection against the elements. Other freestanding patios are made concrete foundations resting in or on the ground with supporting posts to support the deck structure. Patios are typically built at ground level with a door leading from a room or rooms in the house to the outside patio. Often times a sliding glass door or double French doors will be used as the exit door from the house to the patio area offering a scenic view of nature or a landscaped backyard.
Construct a Custom Patio
Put some personality into your patio design. Step out of the box. Use unusual materials like flat stones or tile for the patio flooring. Make use of color with plants and flowers or with stain or paint. Find an old funky patio chair as a conversation piece. Add a built in BBQ or fireplace that you have constructed yourself out of rock or brick instead of the portable stainless steel item everyone else has.
Many times a patio is built to be a transition area between the home and some other outdoor recreation area such as a swimming pool, or spa which provides a place for water to drip from bathing suits before they enter the home. Tracking water into the home can make mom angry at times. To avoid this problem, outdoor patio mats can be useful to collect water, dirt and debris from the feet before entering the house to avoid damage to expensive flooring.
Let your creativity shine when planning your outdoor patio space, whether you want your personality to be displayed in a front yard patio or in a private backyard haven. You want to keep in mind, resale value. Are you creating a space to be used and enjoyed by you for many years or are you fixing it up for a quick sale? Some perspective buyers may not share your tastes.
A properly planned and designed patio can become one of the most used spaces in your home. It can be used as a sun room, kitchen, dining and entertaining area, or a play space for your kids. It can also be a romantic, quiet and relaxing space to just enjoy a sunset.
The outdoor outside patio decorating ideas that you choose should allow your personality to show. If you build it yourself you will have more control than if you hire someone to do it for you.
Finding patio designs to suit your particular needs can be as easy as a click of your computer mouse and doing an online search.
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Set of 5 White Pathway Markers Perfect for walkways and driveways Item #E84H4111 Features: Color: white arches / white wire Number of bulbs: 100 Bulb size: mini-bulb Spacing from the plug to the first arch: 5 inches Tail: 8 inches Spacing between arches: 25 inches Dimensions of each arch: 20 inches wide x 11 inches high x 1 inch deep Additional product features: Durable plastic UL listed for indoor/outdoor use End-to-end connectors allow you to connect multiple sets together (not to exceed 210 watts) Includes lawn stakes, spare bulbs and fuses Arches are all connected together on one cord |
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This decorating resource shows how to transform outdoor spaces on an extremely limited budget - [pound]250 or less per project - using paint, castaways and thrift store finds, easy crafts and sewing projects, and lots of creativity and elbow grease... |
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Outdoor Decor : Decorative Projects for the Porch, Patio & Yard (Arts & Crafts for Home Decorating Series) List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $3.29 |
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Featuring projects that are both funcitonal and decorative, this book provides you with clever ideas for personalizing you outdoor living spaes. You can learn to: Make a tiered water fountain from terra-cotta or a water garden filled with aquatic plantsAdd color to you patio or deck with container gardens and hanging baskets, and create customized trellises for climbing plantsSew padded cushions for outdoor furniture and make coordination table coveringsBuild you own birdhouse or make a decorative feederUse outdoor string lighting to decorate trees or line a path with handmade luminariesNo matter what your outdoor decorating needs, "Outdoor Decor" offers plenty of projects and ideas to enhance your porch, patio, deck or yard. |
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Outdoor rooms are an attractive option for gaining a little extra living space and providing a useful multi-purpose area for family fun, friendly get-togethers, and playtime. Country Living shows how to design the right open-air rooms for your needs, with page after page of ideas for setting up a relaxing haven, an upbeat entertaining spot, or even a romantic retreat... |
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Porch Parties: Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $8.70 |
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Outdoor Decor : Decorative Projects for the Porch, Patio & Yard (Arts & Crafts for Home Decorating Series) List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $3.29 |
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Featuring projects that are both funcitonal and decorative, this book provides you with clever ideas for personalizing you outdoor living spaes. You can learn to: Make a tiered water fountain from terra-cotta or a water garden filled with aquatic plantsAdd color to you patio or deck with container gardens and hanging baskets, and create customized trellises for climbing plantsSew padded cushions for outdoor furniture and make coordination table coveringsBuild you own birdhouse or make a decorative feederUse outdoor string lighting to decorate trees or line a path with handmade luminariesNo matter what your outdoor decorating needs, "Outdoor Decor" offers plenty of projects and ideas to enhance your porch, patio, deck or yard. |
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Better Homes and Gardens Fireplace Design & Decorating Ideas (Paperback) $29.65 This must-read planning tool covers fireplace building, layout, materials, accessories, and decorating. The revised edition provides updates on fireplace options that have come onto the market since the first edition was published. Easy-to-read, problem-solving text offers hundreds of helpful tips. Inspirational photos plus design ideas for indoor and outdoor hearth spaces. Secrets on how to update an aging fireplace and rearrange furnishings around the hearth. Technical information on fireplace maintenance and safety. |
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Patio GardenHouse $799.95 Patio GardenHouse Perfect for a Small Garden Limited space but want more than a cold frame gardenhouse kit, the Patio Gardenhouse is the perfect choice. It is meant to attach to a vertical wall, such as exterior wall of your house or garage. Its light-weight structure makes it easy to move, and it has 2 doors for easy access--convenient foruse on a patio or deck. The redwood frame is specifically chosen because it is heat efficient, organic, and extremely sturdy in standing up against the elements- resisting the 100 m.p.h winds of Hurricane Floyd. The roof and wall panels are made with an indestructible polycarbonate glazing which insulates and diffuses sunlight efficiently (savings up to 40% of the cost of heating single-pane glass greenhouse).The roof has a 45-degree slant to capture more light during those short winter days. The base is made of recycled plastic base, which looks like wood. The base is fungus and insect proof. It is extremely easy to ship and assemble. Includes easy-to-follow printed instructions, labeled, pre-assembled panels, and an excellent instructional video for assembly in less than a day. All you will need to construct this unit is a 6' ladder, a tape measure, and a power drill. Features Made with clear natural redwood frame 4.5mm Twin wall polycarbonate 4' wide, 3' deep, 5' 8" high, 45 degree slope Two doors and a automatic vent opener included. 4 adjustable shelves Solid base made from recycled plastic 5-year material and workmanship defect warranty |
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Country Living 500 Quick & Easy Decorating Projects & Ideas (Paperback) $29.61 The ultimate decorating reference—now in paperback! This amazing collection from the pages of Country Living is an invaluable resource, whether for giving a room a facelift or doing a gut renovation. With 500 beautifully photographed rooms and ideas to inspire, it covers everything from choosing colors to transforming found objects into functional accessories. The end result: a home that’s unique, personal, and attractive. And this has the same attractive and easy-to-follow format—with superbly organized numbered tips—as the highly popular Country Living 750 series; a layout readers absolutely love. Every page helps eliminate the intimidation homeowners often feel when they gaze at an empty (or dull) room, and gives them confidence in their own decorating skills. |
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