Copper firepits are stylish, sleek, yet functional, serving to not only warm you up on chilly nights but to also provide a soothing, crackling ambience that lights up any patio or deck.
Copper firepits like the one shown here from Yardiac are hand-crafted in Europe, featuring a hammered copper pit bowl with iron grill grate and a four leged wrought iron stand.
They come in a variety of sizes as well, usually starting at about 24″. While they obviously work well as firepits, some people also simply use them (sans fire) as accent pieces or beverage holders.
Copper firepits can burn any type of wood and often are sold with spark screens and other accessories.
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This unique, hand-crafted firepit includes a large grilling surface and a beautiful rustic patina finish. This firepit is perfect for enjoying on the patio or even when out camping, as it’s both easily portable and doubly functional, as you can either warm up to it or grill a perfect steak on it!
The horse shoe firepit is made from sturdy 16 gauge material and includes a windscreen, spark screen, cooking grill, and poker. It’s not only durable and useful, but it’s definitely one-of-a-kind, and not your typical boring firepit.
Dimensions: 17″ tall x 32″ diameter
Weight: 60 pounds
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Building a new patio (or buying a home with an existing patio) is usually just the first step into the lovely world of patios, as the next obvious question is: what sort of patio furniture are you going to buy to decorate it?
The good news is that there are an endless number of choices when it comes to patio furniture, so the sky really is the limit. From traditional to modern, inexpensive to ultra-expensive, wood to wicker to wrought iron, patio furniture is available in all sorts of styles, configurations, and materials.
While it can be intimidating (especially at the beginning), it can also be exciting, as you truly have a blank slate to work with. So kick back, relax, and let’s get started in exploring some of the options available to you when it’s time to start shopping and buying your patio furniture!
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Aluminum patio covers are not only functional, providing your patio with shade, but they come in a variety of sizes, styles, and colors. While patio covers in the past tended to be on the boxy and boring side, new stylish designs provide you with all sorts of decorative possibilities.
Many aluminum patio covers are now sold as DIY kits, allowing you to save a bit of money by putting together you patio cover kit yourself. Since many are relatively simple structures, it’s well within the ability of most homeowners to tackle a patio cover kit project. Yes, even for you!
Most aluminum patio covers can also be purchased in lattice and trellis styles, so you’re not limited to simply putting a solid roof over your patio. Be sure to check out all of the options available to you, as aluminum patio covers have come a long wide and there are many different options to choose from, whether you’re buying one online or from a local retailer.
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Patio covers are a close cousin to patio awnings, and are pretty much exactly what you’d expect them to be: structures that cover your patio. They’re used to not only provide shade and cover, but can be decorative elements as well, coming in many different styles, materials, and colors.
Patio covers can be a bit of a misleading term, as many people use the term “patio cover” to refer to freestanding carports, boat covers, and camper covers. Because the constuction method is the same (you basically build supports that hold a covering roof in place), all of the above terms get used interchangeably from time to time. As if that’s not confusing enough, some people say “patio cover” when they actual mean “patio awning”.
Patio covers are typically made of vinyl, aluminum, and steel, and vary accordingly in price, as well as in the gauge thickness of the material used. The more substantial, strong, and durable the material used to construct the cover, the more it will cost.
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Offset patio umbrellas are exactly what they sound like: patio umbrellas with a base that is set off to the side, with an arm that extends the actual umbrella over your patio table.
The idea is pretty simple, as an offset patio umbrella frees you up from having a traditional patio table with the pole for the umbrella running up through the center. Many people believe that offset umbrellas give them a greater feeling of space and freedom, as the feeling that you’re sitting underneath an umbrella is reduced, not to mention that you can use the entire surface of your patio table with no obstructions getting in the way.
There’s not a huge difference in price between traditional patio umbrellas and offset ones, so it’s more a matter of personal preference and style, as far as which one you choose.
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Teak patio furniture can make many a patio owner drool, as it’s typically very high quality and, because of the properties of the teak wood, very resistant to weather and sun, which are typically the enemies of most patio furniture, causing them to weather and fade over time.
Teak is very dense-grained and highly resistant to rot, warping, and termites. Because of its high natural oil content, the wood can literally stand being outdoors for decades with no ill effects.
Teak patio furniture includes tables, benches, chairs, loungers, and swings, as well as Adirondack chairs and steamer chairs. While it may initially be more expensive than some other materials used to make patio furniture, the durability means that teak patio furniture is often a much more economical choice, as the many years of enjoyment you get out of it more than offsets the higher initial cost.
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Patio umbrellas are a combination of functional and decorative elements, as their primary purpose is to provide shade, but they come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, materials, and styles. As if that’s not enough options, patio umbrellas is actually a broad term used to describe other umbrella styles, including beach umbrellas, garden umbrellas, and market umbrellas.
Patio umbrellas are typically much cheaper than patio awnings, and provide an affordable alternative when you’re looking for a stylish way to add some shade protection to your patio, so that you can enjoy even when the sun is blazing down. While they don’t provide complete shade as patio awnings do, many patio umbrellas can be adjusted and are big enough to provide you with plenty of shade and protection.
The biggest plus of patio umbrellas, though, is the stylish pop they can add to your patio, as you can use them to complement the colors of your patio furniture, deck, and plants, or go the other route, choosing an umbrella with a striking contrast. The possibilities really are nearly limitless, constrained only by your imagination.
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Swimming pool covers are offered in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and can be used for more than simply covering your pool and keeping out debris. Solar pool covers can heat your pool, while safety mesh pool covers keep pets and children from falling in and potentially drowning. There are also manual and automatic pool covers, which obviously require different amounts of effort on your part to cover and uncover your pool.
Whatever flavor pool cover you have, its purpose is simple: to protect your pool from debris, weather, people, and pets.
When shopping for a pool cover, don’t just focus on one of the above aspects. A cheap, flimsy cover might keep debris out of your pool, but it won’t protect a child or pet that runs onto the cover and falls through. A mesh safety pool cover might protect your children and pets, but it won’t keep debris from getting into your pool.
Once you settle on the pool cover you like, pick a size that is a bit larger than your pool, so that you have enough overlap to securely anchor the pool cover. Yes, you’ll pay a bit more for bigger covers, but trying to force a cover that’s too small to fit your pool is not only an unnecessary hassle, but it’s a hassle you’ll face each and every time you cover and uncover your swimming pool.
Pay attention to warranties, too, when buying a swimming pool cover. Most pool covers come with at least a two year warranty, so that’s a good baseline to shoot for. Make sure it’s an all-inclusive warranty that covers any and all defects, too.
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Patio awnings can be an important part of your new or existing patio, as they allow you to enjoy your patio anytime you want, rain or shine. Not only are they functional, serving to provide shade and relief from the heat or weather, but they come in a variety of decorative styles and can add a splash of design to your patio.
Many companies offer retractable patio awnings that, with a touch of a button, can automatically be deployed and retracted, usually in less than a minute. Most also offer manually operated awnings that require a little more elbow grease on your part but function exactly the same as motorized automatic versions.
Many people view patio awnings as a luxury, costly item, but not only can they provide better protection from UV rays, but they also extend the life of your patio furniture, preventing it from fraying and fading. Most patio owners easily recoup any money spent on patio awnings in just a few season, once you add up the time savings and greater comfort and safety from the sun.
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