Ultimate Deck And Patio Retreat For Easy Living
You can create a stress-free outdoor space that is comfortable, convenient and low-maintenance. It’s much easier than you think. TV home improvement expert Ron Hazelton, a regular correspondent on “Good Morning America” and host of his own syndicated series, “Ron Hazelton’s HouseCalls,” has several easy ideas to create a relaxing, luxurious get-away, right in your own backyard.
Set the Stage
Start with a focal point, such as a patio or deck, saving labor and time with a low-maintenance composite that looks like the real thing.
Made with recycled plastic and reclaimed wood, it protects against splinters, moisture and insect damage.
Decking and railing manufacturers such as Trex Co. offer rich textures, colors and railing designs. Select from real wood grain, a smooth, or a rainforest-like surface with the capability to curve the decking into distinctive designs. For a less costly upgrade you can replace the deck planks made of wood and railings with composite material in the event that the deck’s support is structurally sound. Now the stage is set.
Entertain in Your Hot Tub
Make your backyard one of the most comfortable and relaxing places in your home with the addition of some alfresco entertainment. Need to unwind? Try a therapeutic spa with an inflatable wave lounger that allows you to massage your body in a wavelike movement from head to the toe. Prefer the relaxation that only is experienced when you watch your favorite show? For what many consider the ultimate luxury, ThermoSpas All Weather Entertainment Center features a no-glare, waterproof TV, a built-in stereo with surround sound, a radio/CD/DVD player, a bar top and stools, a minifridge or wine cooler and a cigar humidor.
Effortless Awnings
Motorized website retractable awnings provide an elegant solution for enhancing backyard enjoyment and offer a number of benefits. They are also available in a range of styles and sizes, awnings such as those from SunSetter powered by Somfy motors, are able to make any patio or deck cool and comfortable while increasing the efficiency of your home’s energy use. Awnings provide a protected outdoor living space that’s comfortable and affordable. The awnings can reduce the temperature of decks or patios by up to 20 degrees, protect from harmful UV rays and expand your outdoor living area, all at the push of a button.
Stress-Free Garden Hose
Your gardening and outdoor chores keep you active enough-why deal with the hassle of a tangled, heavy garden hose? One example of a device that makes this job much simpler is powered by water instead of batteries or electricity. ReelSmart is a product from Hydro Industries is a water-powered auto-rewinding hose reel that turns the garden hose around with the flip of the lever. The company has a variety of models with a sink for the outdoor and hose reel combination for watering and potting plants and BBQ food preparation, and pet and car cleaning. There is a number of auto-rewind hose reel styles that will keep your garden hose organized and protected from the sun.
Now you can enjoy the splinter-free, easy-care style of a beautiful composite deck, the relaxing jets of a soothing spa that truly entertains, the sun protection and ease of a motorized awning, and the simplicity of an auto-rewind hose reel.