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Archive for May, 2010

Going Solar on the Patio

Summer is upon us and this means the days are longer. It also means we spend more time outside in our yard and patio. Solar lighting can be a wonderful choice to curb energy expenditures during the hot months and give your patio area a wonderful soft ambience.

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Dress Up Your Patio Floor

Tired of looking at that gray concrete floor on your patio? Dress it up by staining it with concrete stain to achieve a completely new look.

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The Beauty of Cedar Furniture on Your Patio

Cedar is a popular choice for patio furnishing materials. Whether you choose white or red cedar, you can’t go wrong. Cedar is a beautiful wood that is manufactured into many patio items.

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Coordinate Your Patio with Outdoor Rugs

Outdoor rugs can be an attractive way to coordinate your patio furnishings. Carefully selected outdoor rugs can bring your patio to life and your furnishings together.

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Bamboo in Its Rightful Place on the Patio

I have a yard full of bamboo. Unfortunately, it thinks it is my lawn. I can’t cut it, kill it, or get rid of. It certainly is durable and used in the correct way on your patio, can be a beautiful accessory.

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Plant a Patio Succulent Garden

You don’t necessarily need a huge yard to make a beautiful garden. One lovely idea for a patio garden is to plant succulents. Succulents can be a focal point all through the year, not just when in bloom.

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