These articles provide a variety of tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your backyard space.
Honestly, there are more than 5 ways to heat your outdoor living space in winter. However, I feel like all of these other methods kind of fit snugly into 5 categories and so we’ll be going over those 5 main categories. In my opinion, the 5 best ways to heat yourself and your outdoor living…
I believe I’ve written a lot of articles covering improvements that you can make to your backyard living space over this past year. Making your living space work no matter what season you’re in can be a struggle. It all depends on what kind of person you are and what you need to make your…
It’s an annoyance for people who have cushions in their outdoor furniture. Especially when you live on the coast or well, in any breezy area. How do you keep cushions from blowing away? And if you’ve got a family crew like mine, how do you keep cushions from sliding when people move around or get…
The short answer is YES – you can dye your outdoor covers. But there are things you should understand about doing this before you even make your list to go to the store and gather supplies. Yes, you can dye your outdoor patio cushion covers. However, dyeing outdoor fabric is a different process than what…
Viking Spas is a 3rd generation, family-owned, an American company. They started out by selling the first affordable portable round spa. Since then, they have followed a mantra of keeping things simple. Even today, they only sell 8 models. I would definitely recommend the purchase of a Viking Spa brand hot tub if you’re looking…
Most people understand what a hot tub is and that it’s there for recreation and relaxation above all else. You can get in to relieve stress and to help with tired, achy muscles. A swim spa, on the other hand, combines the perks of being able to swim and exercise in a small space with…
Did you ever wonder why hot tub advertisements focus on the number of jets in a hot tub? I mean, if you are only one body, how many jets can possibly do you any good? It begs the question, how many jets should a hot tub have, and does it matter? Most small hot tubs…
Your hot tub is a very expensive investment and you want to be sure it lasts as long as possible. To that end, it’s imperative that you clean and maintain your hot tub appropriately and regularly. To clean and maintain your hot tub correctly, be prepared to test its operation and water chemistry daily, shock…
Do you need to know how we keep our hot tub water hot and ready for a good dip all year round? Well, I have some tips for you. There are several methods of heating your hot tub water and retaining the heat, including keeping the cover down, running the jets, leaving the power on,…
We’re told that the best way to save money on our electricity bill is to cut something off. It’s drilled into us from a very early age. I remember my mother yelling at me when she would walk behind me cutting all of the lights off in my wake. But not all electrical devices are…
There are a lot of expenses that go into the operation of a hot tub. There are chemicals. There are filters and other equipment. But the most important expense for most homeowners to consider is the additional electricity they will need to budget for. On average, the energy cost to run a large, permanent hot…
Fire pits have become a must-have ever since we began living on our own property and have been able to make and share them. I grew up with bonfires on starlit nights roasting marshmallows and just getting lost in the stories or the crackling of the flames. In my current home, we inherited a little…
