Archive for December, 2009

Dec

31

2009

Pave Your Way to a New Patio

Get a whole new look on your patio with the installation of pavers for your flooring. Pavers come in all shapes and sizes and can be beautiful flooring for your outdoor patio.

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Dec

30

2009

The Natural Beauty of Saltillo Patio Flooring

Saltillo clay tiles can be one of the most beautiful choices for patio flooring. Authentic Saltillo tile is produced by hand and contains vibrant colors ranging from amber to terra cotta. Saltillo is molded by hand and left in the sun to dry. It is then put in a large kiln to ensure hardness through high intensity firing. The color of the tile is determined by its placement in the kiln for drying.

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Dec

29

2009

Poolside Patio Perfection

About the only thing better than having a swimming pool in your backyard is to have a poolside patio where it doesn’t matter if items get wet. Poolside patios provide the perfect escape for a little rest in the shade after swimming a few laps or a place where everyone can lounge around as they take breaks from swimming.

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Dec

28

2009

A Patio Friendly Fire Ring

Having a source of heat on your patio is wonderful for gathering with friends or simply relaxing by yourself. Fire rings can be the perfect heat source for patios of any size. One nice aspect to fire rings over something such as a chiminea is portability. A fire ring can be easily moved to various areas of your patio or backyard based on the activity occurring.

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Dec

23

2009

Mosaic Patio Furniture Adds a Unique Look to Your Backyard

For a luxurious look, try mosaic patio furniture set. Mosaic patio dining sets invoke a traditional Italian design and go well with any outdoor home décor. The base of the mosaic patio furniture is made from strong and sturdy materials such as wrought iron while the tabletop features the mosaic design.

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Dec

22

2009

A Feng Shui Patio

Extend the concept of home interior feng shui out onto you patio area. Patios are often a gathering place for friends and family and/or a personal sanctuary for resting and reflection.

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