Many homeowners add fire features to their outdoor area,
which functions as a gathering point for both family and guests.
Traditional wood-burning fireplaces not only add physical
warmth and beauty, but emotional warmth as well.
Contemporary homeowners are opting for very modern linear
gas fireplaces, with smooth, clean lines to mirror the style of their
home.
For homeowners who don’t have the space for a traditional
fireplace, fire pits make a great feature, creating a beautiful
flame that glows through crystal rock. They’re available in three
different heights, with a lower coffee table height, dining table
and bar height. The homeowner also has the option of selecting
wood‑ or gas-burning fire pits.
OUTDOOR KITCHENS – FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T
STAND THE HEAT
When the summer heats up, the prospect of slow-cooking a
roast or searing some ribs is just not as appealing when you know
it’s going to heat up your house and drive up your air conditioning
bill. Take a tip from our pioneer ancestors who baked their
bread and cooked their meats outdoors in the summer in order
to maintain a cool house. This simple idea can really help keep
your home cool during the dog days of summer, while saving you
money on energy costs.
With an outdoor oven and grill, barbeques can be a
spontaneous dinner idea, rather than a major event that must
be planned days in advance. The grilling process gives steaks,
chicken, fish and pork a wonderful smoked flavor, while reducing
the overall fat content.
And it’s not just meats that can benefit from grilling. Bell
peppers, onions, zucchini and tons of other vegetables take on a
wonderful flavor when tossed lightly with olive oil, wrapped in
foil and cooked on a grill.
With an outdoor kitchen, grilling is not just for summer either.
With a covering for rainy days and outdoor heating available, it
can be used virtually year round. Although just a simple oven and
grill can change the way you live, a sink with running water and an
added fridge can really make cooking outdoors convenient.
For entertaining, the outdoor kitchen offers a way that you can
spend time with your guests while preparing the meal. There’s also
an entire line of in-ground sound equipment and specially made
outdoor TVs for entertaining. The televisions are completely
waterproof and three times as bright as a normal TV, so they can
be viewed even in strong direct sunlight.
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