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		<title>A Complete Deck for Your Patio Area</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patio Furniture Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decking is a great way to extend the size of your patio or simply make a beautiful floor covering over what currently exists.  Go the extra step to enclose the underside of your deck.  It will be the perfect finishing touch to your patio remodeling project.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1111" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="complete deck" src="http://www.directpatiofurniture.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/deck.jpg" alt="deck" width="304" height="228" />Decking is a great way to extend the size of your patio or simply make a beautiful floor covering over what currently exists.  Go the extra step to enclose the underside of your deck.  It will be the perfect finishing touch to your patio remodeling project.</p>
<h3>Lattice or Fully Enclosed Skirting</h3>
<p>Underside decking can also be referred to as skirting.  Some homeowners chose to wrap lattice work around the deck while others might select something more fully enclosing such as 2” x 4” boards.  These types of wrap around systems can be wonderful support structures or backdrops for climbing vines or shrubs.</p>
<h3>Make Outdoor Storage Space</h3>
<p>If your deck is high enough off the ground, this enclosed underside can also be transformed into additional storage space.  Underside deck enclosures also create a safer area.  This will keep children, pets, or those unwanted rodents from getting under you deck area.</p>
<p>Decks low to the ground without enclosures can be hazardous areas for our kids and pets.  Create a safer and more beautiful deck system by completely enclosing your under deck area.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers a wide selection of <a title="outdoor accessories" href="http://www.directoutdoorliving.com/" target="_blank">outdoor accessories</a> and <a title="patio furniture" href="http://www.directpatiofurniture.com/" target="_blank">patio furniture</a> to help you create a backyard to enjoy for years to come, and manufacturer-direct prices that can save up to 50% off retail make it more affordable for your budget.</p>
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		<title>Patio Landscape Lighting Helps You Light Up Your Evenings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patio Furniture Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Create a beautiful ambiance in your patio and backyard with landscape lighting.  Landscape lighting can add dimension to walkways and flowerbeds while providing a safer means to walk in your yard when it is dark. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-969" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="patio lighting" src="http://www.directpatiofurniture.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/patio-lighting.jpg" alt="patio lighting" width="341" height="227" />Create a beautiful ambiance in your patio and backyard with landscape lighting.  Landscape lighting can add dimension to walkways and flowerbeds while providing a safer means to walk in your yard when it is dark.</p>
<h3>Spotlights Offer a Dramatic Dimension to Landscape Lighting</h3>
<p>There are different elements to <a title="landscape lighting" href="http://www.directoutdoorliving.com/lighting.aspx" target="_blank">landscape lighting</a> .  Use spotlights to draw attention to larger trees and bushes.  Smaller lighting can be used to illuminate paths, walkways, and smaller foliage areas.  Uplights create a unique lighting element during the evening hours and provide a greater swath of lighting.</p>
<h3>Enjoy The Evenings With More Outdoor Lighting</h3>
<p>A standard <a title="outdoor light" href="http://www.directpatiofurniture.com/" target="_blank">outdoor light</a> often produces too much lighting and glare.  Installing landscape lighting on your patio and in your backyard area can provide just the right amount of lighting to better enjoy the area during nighttime hours.  Create a safer and more pleasing backyard environment by adding landscape lighting.</p>
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