outdoor
The adage “the more the merrier” certainly applies when people head out for a night on the town. A fun energy can arise when a large group of people congregates for some nighttime revelry. However, sometimes wrangling merrymakers can be akin to herding cats, turning planning a night out into a...
Outdoor living spaces are wildly popular. A 2023 study conducted by Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens found that 63 percent of homeowners indicated they would prioritize an outdoor living space if they were to remodel their homes.
Homeowners cite a multitude of motivations regarding their interest in...
Gone are the days when most parents would send their children outdoors and tell them to be back when the streetlights came on. Kids from generations past went to "call for" friends, see who was available to ride bikes for hours and steal sips of water from neighbors' garden hoses. Today, kids seem...
The beauty of nature is undeniable. That beauty draws millions of people outside every day. From hiking to kayaking to surfing, there's no shortage of ways to spend a day in the great outdoors.
Though there's plenty of reasons to get outside, it's important that safety is prioritized when spending...
Memorial Day weekend is a popular time to entertain. For many, the weekend marks the first outdoor entertaining opportunity of the year, which is certainly something to look forward to.
As outdoor entertaining season begins, homeowners can take these steps to prepare their outdoor living spaces for...
Outdoor living spaces have become sought-after commodities among homeowners. A 2022 survey of homeowners conducted by the New Home Trends Institute found that open yards are less appealing to home buyers than they once were. The survey noted that just 28 percent of respondents chose open yards,...
A wedding day is a magical and memorable day for a couple and their family members. Months or even years of planning may go into making a wedding day special.
For some, an outdoor wedding and celebration amid the beauty of nature is the ultimate setting in which to tie the knot. When Mother Nature...
The holiday season comes at a time when the weather can be anywhere from cool to frigid. But even if the weather outside is somewhat frightful, holiday entertaining in outdoor spaces can still be delightful. Making the most of outdoor spaces during the holidays and the rest of the winter can enable...
Chances are no one wants to replicate the side effects of the global pandemic anytime soon. Despite all of the upheaval it brought to so many people's lives, there was at least one silver lining to the pandemic: a newfound appreciation for backyards and other outdoor living areas. Back in 2021,...
George Gershwin's song "Summertime," from "Porgy and Bess," offers:
Summertime and the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high
Summer can be a magical season full of fresh air, warm days and nights, blooming flowers, and plenty of opportunities to spend time in the great outdoors....
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