Outdoor Living
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How to Add an Outdoor Bar to Your Florida Patio
Planning guide Planning an Outdoor Bar for a Florida Patio An outdoor bar should be planned as part of the patio, not as a standalone cabinet. Start with circulation, seating clearances, shade, weather exposure, utilities, drainage, appliance specifications, and the capacity and condition of the existing slab. Learn more through our outdoor living services. Confirm…
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Pool Deck Renovation Ideas for Bonita Springs Homes
Project guide Planning a Pool Deck Renovation in Bonita Springs A pool deck renovation in Bonita Springs usually starts with a surface problem: faded concrete, cracked or shifting pavers, or a deck too hot to cross barefoot by mid-morning. The right surface, drainage, and finish plan turns a worn pool area back into the center…
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Best Outdoor Living Materials for Florida’s Climate
Materials guide Choosing Outdoor Living Materials for the Florida Climate Choosing outdoor living materials for the Florida climate means planning around intense sun, daily humidity, salt air, and wind-driven summer rain all at once. The wrong products fade, warp, or corrode within a few seasons, while well-matched ones keep their finish for a decade with…
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How to Plan a Covered Lanai Addition in Cape Coral
Why Cape Coral Homeowners Are Adding Covered Lanais A covered lanai is one of the most popular home additions in Cape Coral, and it is easy to understand why. With year-round warm weather, afternoon rain showers, and strong sun, a covered outdoor living space lets you enjoy your backyard regardless of conditions. Cape Coral’s canal-front…
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Outdoor Living Space Ideas for Southwest Florida Homes
Design guide Outdoor Living Space Ideas Built for Southwest Florida The best outdoor living space ideas for Southwest Florida start with how the space will be used: cooking, dining, shade, water, fire, and storage each pull the design in a different direction. The climate rewards the investment, since a well-planned lanai or terrace gets used…
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Screen Enclosure vs Open Patio: Which Fits Your Fort Myers Home?
Decision guide Screen Enclosure vs Open Patio in Fort Myers The screen enclosure vs open patio question comes up in almost every Fort Myers outdoor project, and neither answer is wrong. A screened lanai trades some airflow and an uninterrupted sightline for insect protection and cleaner surfaces, while an open patio keeps views, ventilation, and…
