News

How to Prepare a Second-Home Patio for Winter

Closing up a second home for winter involves more than locking the doors and adjusting the thermostat. Your outdoor space needs attention too. Furniture, grills, cushions, outdoor kitchens, fire pi...

Is Fall a Good Time to Add a Hot Tub to a Vacation Home?

Hot tubs are often associated with winter, but fall may actually be one of the best times to start thinking about adding one to a vacation home. As temperatures cool, outdoor pools and patios may b...

Best Outdoor Upgrades Before Fall and Holiday Hosting Season

Holiday entertaining has changed. For many families, guests no longer stay entirely inside the house. Backyards, patios, outdoor kitchens and fire-pit areas have become extensions of the entertaini...

How to Transition Your Patio From Summer to Fall Without Replacing Everything

You do not need a new patio every time the season changes. In fact, the best outdoor spaces usually start with a strong foundation that works throughout the year. When summer turns to fall, a few t...

Best Fire Pits and Patio Heaters for Cooler Fall Evenings

Early fall is one of the best times of year to spend outside. The hottest summer days begin to fade, dinners can last longer, and cool evenings make patios more comfortable. The only problem is tha...

How to Keep a Vacation Home Patio Looking Premium Through Rainy Season

Rainy season can be tough on an outdoor space. Even a beautifully furnished patio can quickly start looking neglected when cushions stay damp, leaves collect around furniture, covers are left unsec...

Outdoor Furniture Storage and Cover Tips for Second Homes

One of the best parts of owning a second home is arriving and being able to enjoy it. The last thing most owners want is to spend the first day of every visit cleaning patio furniture, drying cushi...

How Property Managers Can Protect Outdoor Furniture Between Guest Stays

A vacation rental patio can be one of a property's biggest selling features. Guests picture morning coffee outside, dinner on the patio, afternoons by the pool, and evenings relaxing with family an...

The Best Outdoor Kitchen Materials for Wet Weather and Humid Climates

An outdoor kitchen should look good on opening day, but the real test comes years later. Sun, rain, humidity, temperature changes, cooking grease, and regular use all put outdoor kitchens under muc...

How to Protect Your Outdoor Grill During Rainy Season and Storm Weather

An outdoor grill is designed to live outside, but repeated rain, humidity, wind, and storm debris can still take a toll over time. This is especially important during late summer, when many parts o...