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Outdoor Living And…Dirt

The great out-of-doors offers no escape from the world of dirt and grime. Keeping your backyard safe from bacteria and for democracy is a tireless task, and one must always be on top of it. Sleep may come to the weary, but dust and dirt are alive and dancing 24/7. Here’s some help even if you are tired. BBQ Cleaning Get your grill to clean as if it were a self-cleaning oven by placing a sheet of aluminum foil on the grill, shiny side down. Turn the flame on high and leave the BBQ closed for a few minutes. Another … Continue reading →

Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

Five days and counting until our big “Memorial Day Weekend Backyard Blowout.” (Translation: a few friends and family members eating dinner in our backyard.) That means I have five days to get the food, drinks and decorations together, then tackle the project I dread: cleaning the outdoor furniture. I don’t really dread it. It’s just a matter of timing it so that Mother Nature cooperates with my cleaning efforts. The actual cleaning process itself is simple. I only use three ingredients: warm water, washing soda, and dishwasher detergent. I have found that these three ingredients can clean just about any … Continue reading →

Resources for Improving Outdoor Living Spaces

Have you ever considered enclosing your patio or screening in your porch? Would you love to add a sunroom to your home and truly make your outdoor living area into a useable space year round? Maybe you’d just like an awning to shade the patio area for entertaining, or you’d like to spruce things up a bit. Check out some of these options: Patio Enclosures Visit Patio Enclosures, Inc. This company has many options to choose from, offers free design consultations, and even provides financing. They are currently offering two different payment programs, one of which is six months same … Continue reading →