A great outdoor kitchen layout starts with the way your family cooks and gathers. If you love firing up the grill on a warm Houston evening while the kids swim and neighbors drift in, the arrangement of your grill, prep space, and seating decides whether that night feels easy or crowded. This guide walks through how to plan a backyard …
The Pool of the Month – November 2024
An Entertainer’s Holiday Paradise This month’s pool of the month is the ultimate entertainer’s paradise. It is perfect for those who love to host unforgettable gatherings under the Texas sky. Imagine stepping onto your expansive travertine deck that welcomes you to the backyard and a world where luxury and functionality merge into the ultimate oasis. You’re greeted by a sense …
The Pool of the Month – October 2024
It is fall in Houston, the days might be getting shorter, and it may still be hot outside, but we Houstonians can enjoy a pool year-round! This month we are showcasing a backyard oasis that perfectly blends relaxation and excitement, making it ideal for those lingering warm days and cool fall evenings. Beach Entry: Why Choose it? Access: A beach …
The Pool of the Month – August 2024
Nestled amidst a lush landscape of tropical greenery, this month’s Pool of the Month captures the true essence of serene luxury. The sleek, contemporary design of the faux infinity-edge pool seamlessly blends with the vibrant surroundings, offering a tranquil retreat that feels like an extension of nature itself. With palm trees swaying gently in the breeze and the glistening water …
August Pool of the Month – 2023
We all look to do a revamp to a backyard, right? You may want a bit of everything; the pool, an outdoor kitchen…overall, the perfect outdoor family room. It’s the place to watch a baseball game, gather with friends and family or simply have a “Zen” moment. Look at this stunning pool and spa that will inspire you. It boasts …
Create the Perfect Pool Environment
As we start a new year, the request for a new backyard increases; a new variant of COVID-19 is taking the world by storm. Additional entertainment at home comes to play. In the case of swimming pools, the project can turn the area into a resort conveniently located in your backyard. The home converts into a canvas, and your mind …
Pool of the Month – September 2021
We are proud of is this gorgeous outdoor living area in this month’s pool of the month. The swimming pool has a spa and a raised wall containing gushers, scuppers, and fire bowls. The terrace is an example of outdoor living, including an LED TV, outdoor furniture, and kitchen. The rain descent adds an exciting look to the backyard. The …
It’s Time to Build an Outdoor Kitchen
Are you considering building an outdoor kitchen in your backyard? If a homeowner wants to have a pool, how about adding an outdoor kitchen to the equation? Outdoor kitchens are one trendiest feature to have in a backyard. After all, if you like to cook and socialize, it will give you the best of both worlds. There is no need …
Outdoor Kitchen Components – Know the Facts
Since the days of food channels showing how much fun it is to cook outdoors, many homeowners look for a way to enjoy their backyards, especially in the summertime. The days of having a hibachi or a gas grill are converting into a more elaborate, more accessible place to cook. When it’s time to have an outdoor kitchen, we are …
Kamado Grill – Outdoor Cooking at its Finest
More than 4,000 years ago, Chinese, Indians, and Japanese cooked their food in clay cups, using wood and coal as fuel. Many historians and archaeologists published books revealing information of Indian tandoors, cylindrical clay ovens ideal for slow cooking, and Mush kamados, round ceramic pots with a removable dome shape, ideal for making steamed rice. The Kamado first came to …
The Importance of Having Fire Pits
Savvy homeowners are gearing more into outdoor living. Outdoor kitchens, flower beds, and swimming pools with spas took over the once popular wooden decks and grills. But it is the fire pit that is in high demand- illuminating evening sky across the country. Note that it is essential to select the right fire pit based on available space, budget and, …
Our Favorite Essential Grilling Tools
If you are an amateur or an expert on the matters of grilling, keep in mind that barbecue cooking utensils and toolkits can vary in sizes and quantities. The great majority of BBQ utensils come with the basics; spatula, tong and fork. It is very important to check the length – the longer the better. This means that you won’t …
Spring Break BBQ Party
Spring break is just around the corner! Are you ready to host the best BBQ spring break party ever? Kids are out of school, and the Texas heat is cranking up. It’s the perfect time to break out the grill and throw a backyard poolside BBQ party. We’ve compiled a list of some amazing finger lickin’ good grilling recipes. Side …