Archive for July, 2010


Bringing the Party Outside

Author: GreenThumbs
July 20, 2010
Bellevue outdoor kitchens

There’s nothing better than a summer evening at Uncle Dave’s place having barbecue; his house is tailor-made for summertime events. When he first moved in, Uncle Dave researched Bellevue outdoor kitchens and had an extravagant model installed. Grilling flank steak, sausages and hot dogs is a cinch, and while they’re cooking we also have the capacity to prepare the side dishes outside. My favorite time is rolling around on the lawn playing with my uncle’s dog Rufus while waiting for the food to get ready.

Uncle Dave also has a pool, so he is very popular with the neighborhood kids. When the dog days of summer hit neighbor kids often knock on his door asking to go for a swim. This gets annoying after a while, so sometimes he turns off his lights and pretends like he’s not home.


Improving Your Home’s Façade

Author: GreenThumbs
July 6, 2010
seattle outdoor lighting

The majority of people often neglect the outside of their homes when redecorating. Mostly because of financial reasons, people feel that it’s better to use their limited finances to maintain and improve the interior of their houses. Such considerations are valid but one does not need a lot of money to revitalize the exterior of their residents. Installing outdoor lighting is one way to improve not only the look of the house from the outside but it also the security of their house. Form and functionality can most of the time improve your home’s façade.

Installing Seattle outdoor lighting in porches, backyards or driveways can greatly improve the look of your home.  Outdoor lighting can also highlight a prize-winning front yard or a blooming garden.  It also decreases the chances of break-ins.  Poorly lit exteriors sometimes encourage burglary or vandalism.  By lighting the perimeter of your residence, such crimes can be discouraged.