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Make Pizza Outside with a Stone Oven (Recipes Included)

Outdoor grilling is one of America’s favorite pastimes during the warmer months of the year. And recently, a new trend has hit backyards everywhere: custom stone or brick pizza ovens.

Best of all, a customized outdoor pizza maker won’t cramp your style if grilling is a priority. These ovens make for a great complement to more traditional grilling stations.

Now for the fun part… how the heck to you make a pizza outside? These recipes should provide all the inspiration you need.

Outdoor Environments is the certified contractor you need for custom outdoor kitchens in Kansas City. Contact us today to get started on yours!

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Families Opt for Luxurious Backyard Havens

Do you think that home remodeling and add-ons have taken a dive since the economy fell into a slump a few years ago?According to a recent Chicago Tribune article, that’s not entirely true. In fact, outdoor remodeling has become a must for many homes across the U.S.

Homeowners have been drawn to many outdoor features:

  • Natural stone hardscapes
  • Gourmet grilling kitchens
  • Major electrical upgrades

Family travel has taken a dip while outdoor entertaining and family time have become more enticing among American households. And what better way to enjoy time with each other than with a custom built or remodeled deck, patio, porch or another outdoor living space?

If you haven’t entertained the thought of sprucing up outside, it’s about time to give it some serious thought. Outdoor Environments is currently offering $500 off select outdoor projects… call us in Overland Park, KS at 913-897-2706 for details!

6 Eco-Friendly Outdoor Remodeling Ideas

Homeowners over the past couple of years have spent a lot of time finding ways to go green at home. They’ve invested in everything from Energy Star appliances to updating water fixtures. But don’t forget that you can also incorporate eco-friendly features outside the home as well!

  1. Choose native, shade-providing, wind protective, drought-tolerant plants.
  2. Divide, re-root and re-plant existing plants instead of buying new.
  3. Use permeable pavement for patios, sidewalks, and hardscaping to prevent soil erosion from runoff, filter pollutants and allow tree roots to grow.
  4. Place rain barrels under downspouts to collect water for plants and other household uses.
  5. Use solar or geothermal energy to heat pools and spas.
  6. Save healthy, old-growth trees when renovating to help shade the house.

Is your home’s exterior green in any way?

Tips from the January 2012 issue of Atlanta Home Improvement

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