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Create a Secret Enclave in Your Backyard for Privacy

A backyard is a great place to relax, but if you have close neighbors your backyard might feel a bit more like a public park than a private enclave. Don’t worry, there are a number of ways to make your backyard space more comfortable and even a bit more private.

Build a Retaining Wall
A retaining wall can be used to create separate areas within your garden, but it can also give your yard privacy from nearby neighbors and keep them out of view.  Retaining walls can be covered with low trees, shrubs and plants, so you can easily transform a less-than-ideal space into a secret garden where it feels like your nearest neighbors are miles away.

Add a Fire Pit
A fire pit can make spending time in your backyard in the autumn and winter months possible. It’s also a great way to gather with friends and family. Another benefit, at night, the light and the shadows from the fire pit make your yard feel like a secret space.

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Visit OutdoorEnvironments, Inc. for more exterior remodeling ideas you can use to spruce up your home.

9 Do’s and Don’t for Safe Outdoor Heating

We’ve written before about the advantages of using fireplaces and fire pits to heat your outdoor living areas as the weather gets colder. No matter which one you choose, they both offer a number of benefits. But let’s not forget that there are certain safety precautions that should be taken to keep your loved ones and your property safe. Here are some tips from the Journal Sentinel:

  1. Follow all directions when setting up your fireplace or firepit.
  2. Don’t place the firepit within 10 feet of a structure or under low-hanging tree limbs.
  3. Don’t have a fire on a windy night.
  4. Use a spark screen if possible.
  5. Never leave a fire unattended. When calling it a night, make sure the fire is out.
  6. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher on hand and a garden hose nearby before you light the fire.
  7. Don’t let children run or play near the fire or heat source.
  8. Make sure you have a first aid kit on hand and read up ahead of time about how to treat burns.
  9. Don’t place a firepit on a wooden deck without proper precautions.

 

 

Outdoor Environments can help you to figure out what outdoor heating features would be ideal for your deck or patio. Contact us today to learn more!

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Time to Light Your Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

The weather here in Kansas has definitely turned colder. The evenings are producing temperatures right around 50 degrees so go ahead and light your outdoor fireplace or fire pit. Nothing is better than a warm, inviting fire on a crisp fall evening while you lounge beneath the stars.

If you are looking to purchase an outdoor fireplace or fire pit than let Outdoor Environments help find you the perfect match. We can take a look at your current outdoor living space and see which would work best for your home. There are many things to consider when purchasing an outdoor fire pit or fireplace. You’ll first need to check your local codes and laws regarding outdoor air quality. Some areas prohibit wood-burning fireplaces.

For more information call Outdoor Environments at 913-897-2706.

Extend your Outdoor Living into Fall

Labor Day usually signifies the end of summer for many Americans. You might think the time for lounging outdoors has come to an end as well, but for some it becomes even more enjoyable. No more pesky mosquitoes to interrupt your time outdoors and with cooler weather you aren’t rushing to head back indoors to avoid the heat. To help extend your outdoor living well into the fall try installing an outdoor fireplace or fire pit so you can keep warm during the colder months.

Below are some of the fireplaces and fire pits installed by Outdoor Environments.

Outdoor Fireplace by Outdoor Environments

Outdoor Fireplace by Outdoor Environments

Outdoor Fire Pit by Outdoor Environments

Outdoor Fire Pit by Outdoor Environments

For more information please give us a call at 913-897-2706 or visit us online at Outdoorenvironments.com.