Category: #outdoor
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Bulk Tiki Torches: Your Outdoor Space with Style and Efficiency
Nothing can be as inviting and conducive to give a feeling of warmth as the flickering of tiki torches outdoors to make getting together a fun affair. Whether it is a backyard shindig and you want to improve a restaurant and commercial setting or just include some ambiance in your yard, then bulk tiki torches…
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Bulk Picnic Baskets: Ideal for Group Outings and Events
Picnic is an old age tradition when it comes to outdoor events. Be it a family event, a corporate party or an event in a neighborhood, a proper picnic cabinet can make it an experience to enjoy. In case you have an event with many people in attendance or you are catering a large group…
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Outdoor Vehicle Storage Safety: Best Practices for Operators
As self-storage facilities evolve to meet customer demands, security remains a top concern, especially for outdoor vehicle storage. Whether it’s RVs, boats, cars, or motorcycles, outdoor vehicle storage has become increasingly popular, providing customers with a safe place to keep their vehicles. However, this popularity brings new challenges. Operators must ensure their facilities remain secure…
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Smart Shade: The Business Benefits of Retractable Awnings
A recent report from Shoreline Awnings & Patio. Inc. summarizes the smart business reasons for installing retractable awnings. Many of the retractable awning benefits also apply to fixed-frame awnings, especially the luxury of shaded spaces and the advantages of brand recognition. Awnings are an excellent way to elevate customer experiences by providing attractive and welcoming shelters for…
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Acuity Gets U.S. Patent for Hydrel Flame Luminaires
Acuity Brands Lighting announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted U.S. patent number 12,215,854, which covers luminaires that can implement Hydrel’s Flame Lighting Technique. Hydrel® is an established innovator and provider of outdoor architectural, aquatics and landscape lighting products. The patent was issued on February 4, 2025. Flame is a new play…
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Design That Lasts: Landscaping as the Key to Outdoor Success
Landscaping design is often misunderstood as simply choosing where to place flowers or how to arrange patio stones. In reality, it’s a strategic process that dictates the health, function, and beauty of an outdoor space for years to come. A well-designed landscape does more than look good—it performs under pressure, supports ecological balance, and enhances…
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Why Outdoor & Patio Living Has Become Essential Residential Space
American houses are shrinking while homeowner expectations keep growing. Census data shows that the median new-construction footprint has fallen by roughly 8 percent since its 2015 peak, yet surveys by the National Association of Home Builders indicate that more than three-quarters of buyers now rank a “usable outdoor room” among their top design priorities. Architects…
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Why Outdoor & Patio Living Has Become Essential Residential Space
American houses are shrinking while homeowner expectations keep growing. Census data shows that the median new-construction footprint has fallen by roughly 8 percent since its 2015 peak, yet surveys by the National Association of Home Builders indicate that more than three-quarters of buyers now rank a “usable outdoor room” among their top design priorities. Architects…
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Hydrel Introduces Wander Family of Luminaires
Hydrel (www.hydrel.com), an established innovator and provider of outdoor architectural, aquatics and landscape lighting products, today announced the introduction of its Wander luminaire. Wander is a broad family of luminaires with multiple mounting options to provide visual continuity for pathways, steps, and surface lighting applications. Wander is uniquely designed to provide a wide lateral distribution…
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Porta Potty Rentals: Key Tips for Outdoor Event Planners
When organizing an outdoor event, one of the most overlooked—but absolutely essential—components is restroom accessibility. From music festivals and food truck rallies to weddings and athletic races, no gathering is complete without adequate sanitation facilities. Attendees may not remember the stage layout or how long the lines were, but they’ll certainly remember if restroom access…
