Furniture & Accessories

How to Choose a Grill: Gas vs. Wood

Furniture & Accessories, Kitchens and Baths, Video by Danny Lipford

How to Choose a Grill: Gas vs. Wood

While the most common grills these days are gas, cooking with hardwoods or charcoal can produce better tasting results. To start a charcoal or wood fire, use starter sticks (rather than lighter fluid) to keep chemical tastes out of the food. Watch this video.

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How to Plan and Design an Outdoor Kitchen

Decks and Patios, Design and Decor, Furniture & Accessories, Kitchens and Baths, Video by Danny Lipford

How to Plan and Design an Outdoor Kitchen

When designing an outdoor kitchen for your home, be sure to use weather resistant materials and provide a way to vent the smoke from the grill out of enclosed areas. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

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How to Choose a Water Feature or Fountain for Your Yard

Furniture & Accessories, Landscaping & Design, Repairs and Installation by Danny Lipford

How to Choose a Water Feature or Fountain for Your Yard

The soothing sound of falling water coming from a fountain, waterfall, or other water feature can help turn your yard into a peaceful retreat. Watch this video to find out everything you need to know about adding a water feature to your yard. Read in full.

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(693) The Great Outdoors: Making the Most of Your Yard

Decks and Patios, Featured, Furniture & Accessories, Green Home, Landscaping & Design, Lawn Care, Lawn and Garden, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford

(693) The Great Outdoors

Whether it’s cooking on the grill, planting a garden, or simply relaxing in a hammock under a shade tree, homeowner’s love their yards. Read more for tips and some cool products that can help you get the most out of the great outdoors at your home. Read in full.

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How to Build an Outdoor Bench

Carpentry, DIY Projects, Featured, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden by Danny Lipford

How to Build an Outdoor Bench

This easy to build wooden outdoor bench is made from pressure treated wood and assembled using corrosion resistant screws to stand up to the elements. It’s perfect on a back porch for taking off muddy shoes or to as a table for potted plants. Here’s how to go about making it. Read in full.

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How to Build a Patio Planter

DIY Projects, Decks and Patios, Featured, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden by Danny Lipford

How to Build a Patio Planter

This outside planter is made entirely from pressure treated pine, so it will last for years. It’s easy to build and is perfect for a patio, deck or porch. Read more to find out everything you need to know to build it. Read in full.

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How to Build a Backyard Arbor Swing

DIY Projects, Furniture & Accessories by Danny Lipford

This garden arbor is made from pressure treated lumber and fastened with galvanized nails. Read in full.

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Nature’s Retreat Patio Furniture

Best New Products, Furniture & Accessories, Video by Jodi Marks

Nature's Retreat Patio Furniture

The Nature’s Retreat collection of patio furniture from Thomasville is made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified eucalyptus and all-weather wicker. Since eucalyptus is a fast growing tree, it’s more sustainable than many other woods, making it an eco-friendly choice. Watch this video.

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Propane Grill Safety Tips

Exterior, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden, Quick Picks, Safety and Security by Ben Erickson

With summer in full swing, it’s important to keep a few safety tips in mind when using a gas grill:

  • Always use a grill outside in an open area away from the house.
  • Don’t store a propane tank in an enclosed area.
  • Come straight home after having a tank filled and remove it from the car immediately.
  • Don’t use a tank that is dented, rusted, or otherwise damaged.
  • Never buy or accept an exhanged tank if the brass valve has turned a blue or green color.
  • Turn off the burners and close the cylinder valve after each use.
  • Keep a fire extinguisher, bucket of sand, or garden hose handy in case of fire.
  • Never leave a lit grill unattended.

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Easy Grill Cleanup

Decks and Patios, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden, Quick Picks by Ben Erickson

To clean the gunk off the racks on your grill, wrap them in newspaper or paper towels and place them in a plastic garbage bag. Saturate the paper with household ammonia, tie the bag closed, and let it sit overnight. The next day take the racks out—being careful to avoid breathing the ammonia fumes—remove the paper, and spray the racks down with a hose. If needed, wash them in warm water with dishwashing liquid to remove any remaining residue. Rinse and dry.

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