Talk about camping accessories, and most anyone can rattle off a list of must-haves for a night at the campsite. But what are the best RV accessories that you really cannot do without? [RELATED: How to Plan a Vacation With Friends] 1. Awning for Shade, Privacy, and Rain Protection An awning is not optional. This ...
What a relaxing experience to sit by the pool and have a bar right there instead of running to the refrigerator in the kitchen. Of course if you don’t have a pool, that shouldn’t stop you from having a bar in your backyard, on your patio, or anywhere else you might want one outside. Enjoy ...
When you start thinking about installing window awnings, three things come to mind. The first things is where do you want to place them? The second thing is what type of awning do you want? The final thing is that they should match your house. Awnings are used for two things, appearance and protection. They ...
Awnings are not only popular in the summer, the shade they provide helps to save energy by keeping the solar gain out of the house. This is the heat generated by the UV rays of the sun through the window glass. They have been used for centuries and in most cultures. Rome’s Coliseum had huge ...
Graduations are approaching fast! Whether you will be hosting an open house for a junior high, college, high school or even kindergarten graduation, these parties can become very costly. And if you have a high school-graduation open house looming, you have probably just finished paying off all the costs of invitations, caps and gowns, prom ...
For the most part, RV awnings are comprised of fabric, a roller tube and two tension arms. Despite the simplicity of its parts, there are a multitude of things that can go wrong. I found this out the hard way. My parents’ first camper was a used pop-up with an attached awning. Our maiden voyage ...
Living in Alaska, we have a good 6-7 months that our summer patio furniture is in storage, and it is stored in an outdoor shed that we purchased a few years ago. When it comes time to bring our items out for the summer, they often have stains or mildew spots on them that can ...
The backyard can become an ideal place for relaxing and other activities with the addition of a patio garden. One of the greatest things about designing a patio garden is the versatility that it provides. As the seasons change, or perhaps even your tastes, a patio garden can easily be changed around with it to ...
My Grandfather and Great-Uncle toured the country in a home-built truck camper. It was basic, having no frills (TV, A/C, or other luxuries). Still, it served them for decades and was solidly built on the back of my Great Uncle’s Dodge pickup. We never failed to have ideas for Christmas gifts to give them, even ...
Music is an important part to nearly everyone’s life, but it’s difficult to listen to music outside the abode of a car or home. With some assistance and tips, purchasing and mounting outdoor speakers can be an easy task. Many websites offer a selection of speakers specifically made for the great outdoors, along with directions ...
