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Archive for October, 2008

Fall Home Improvement Projects

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

The arrival of Fall coupled with a challenging housing market, will give rise to the trend in consumer completion of home improvement projects.  In fact, a recent survey showed that one in four Americans will give some attention to their home improvement “to do” lists this fall.  Many consumers have … Continue reading

Trends for Outdoor Fireplaces

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

As the Outdoor Room continues to growth in the American Home, the Fireplace still is a major Anchor of the Outdoor Room, same as it has been for decades inside the home. There are certain Trends being seen in nearly every marketplace. The Homeowner wants more options in Free-Standing / … Continue reading

Enjoying Fall Weather Outdoors

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Most of us like to relax and enjoy an evening in the great outdoors.  A perfect way to spend a cool fall evening could be sitting outdoors underneath a pergola, next to a warm fire pit. One of the great new looks for ’09 is the Montana Pergola, which has … Continue reading

Outdoor Kitchens/BBQ Islands/Grill Islands

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Outdoor Kitchens, also known as Grill Islands or BBQ Islands, are a great addition to anyone’s Outdoor GreatRoom or backyard. There are many options available for design and finishes, and just about every amenity that you could have in your indoor kitchen is available for the backyard. When considering this … Continue reading