Outdoors At Home A blog about home living, especially outdoors.

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a patio or any outdoor space at all. When it comes to choosing the right patio flooring, it is necessary to weigh your options carefully. There are a number of choices in patio flooring, each of which have their own pros as well as con and it always boils down to your personal preference as well as the allocated budget.

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One of the patio ideas that is overlooked is to add lighting. During the summer when it is light much later in the evening you might not need them but for the rest of the year, patio lighting is very beneficial.

Patio lights can both improve safety and the overall look of your patio and garden. When it starts to get dark, having a well lit patio will… Continue reading

Patio furniture covers are an essential item to protect your outdoor furniture from the elements when it’s not in use. Uncovered furniture can quickly become damaged due to excessive sun, rain, snow and other weather conditions and this will reduce its lifespan. Certain types of furniture such as wicker furniture is particularly at risk for damage and it is vital that you protect this type of furniture with an appropriate… Continue reading

Stone, slate, and cobble patios or footpaths are beautiful additions to any property and yet can be expensive and difficult to maintain. Worse still is wooden decking and other surfaces that may rot or rust. A recent innovation in modern construction methods is to use  concrete stamps for your paving surfaces.  Stamped concrete is a cheap and very durable alternative to the traditional methods, and can be finished in… Continue reading

If you’re in the market for some new solar screens or you just need to replace some of the ones you have, now is the time.  There are great deals to be had on these functional pieces of home improvement hardware.  They are actually quite simple to install as well.  With a little bit of ingenuity and some technical skills, you can pull it off.  Depending upon how… Continue reading

An outdoor fan is perfect for that hot and humid weather. While it does not cool as much as an air-conditioner, it makes the temperature cooler by circulating the air. This not only makes the temperature easier to bear but also saves you money from electricity. Besides, this type of fan is perfect for your gazebo, outdoor table or swimming pool cottages. Make sure to consider the help of an… Continue reading

Patio sets are a welcome addition to any garden. They give you a comfortable place to relax in your garden and allow you to enjoy the outdoors just by stepping outside your back door. They can also be a focal point of interest in your garden if you make a feature of them. Here are some tips for doing that.

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Outdoor string lighting has become such a popular novelty for events that are held outdoors. Not only is string lighting used outdoors but they can also be used for many other things such as adding a little something extra to your home decor, or something as simple as decorating a Christmas tree. We are going to discuss what makes using string lighting for your outdoor activities something that every person… Continue reading

If you are considering adding a patio to your outdoor space, then you may be wondering what type of patio paving options you have to choose from.  From patio slabs to poured concrete, and from block paving to natural brick or stone, you have many options to choose from.   The option you choose, however, may not only be dependent on the look you are trying to… Continue reading

If your garden furniture needs a new lease on life you can often make it look better by giving it a good cleaning. Furniture gets very dirty if it is left outside in the elements all the time but it can easily be brightened up with a good scrub with warm soapy water and even a coat of paint if necessary.

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