With summer in full swing and summer nights full of fun, friends, and festivities planned, it’s important to have a well-planned outdoor space, especially the lighting aspect. Lighting provides safety for your home and your guests and also can serve as a focal point or as a way to transform your outdoor spaces after sunset.

Having a patio or deck is a wonderful thing for any home. Extending the home outside leads to many different activities and memories to be made. Unfortunately, given that we live in Indiana, that outdoor space can often be under utilized throughout the whole year. One of the biggest ways to add function and ambiance to an outdoor space for the entire year is by including a fire pit or fire table. This simple addition can transform a drab or empty outdoor space into a cozy, comfy family oasis. We’re going to go through how a fire pit or fire table can help through some of the seasons of the year.

It is beneficial to cover your grill, at a minimum during the cold weather season. A grill cover protects your grill from the weather elements. Keeping rain and snow off of your grill is key to long term care, and it will also ensure that your grill doesn’t develop premature rust on any of its parts. Indiana humidity and moisture can build up on your grill and get trapped under the cover, and actually lead to rust and damage if you never take the cover off and let it breathe.

Cheap-o covers last only a year or two. A good cover will last five years or more. All the plastic or vinyl ones can crack and fell apart in two to three years. The canvas covers rotted in a few years. The best were canvas laminated or impregnated with polyurethane or PVC.

Grilling is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy food. Whether cooking on a gas or charcoal grill, in the backyard or at a tailgate, this cooking method provides maximum flavor and optimal tenderness. We all have our favorites on the grill. I know occasionally I would like to try something new. Check out the collection I’ve gathered for new Ideas to share with you guys so you’re prepared to make the most of the season.