Month: September 2013

Cooking Better with Outdoor Grills and Kitchens

One of the biggest problems with outdoor grills is that you are split between two cooking locations. You run back and forth from the kitchen to the grill, working like crazy to get the timing, taste, and cooking all done so that a meal can occur at one time.

Combining outdoor grills and kitchens is a concept that eliminates all of those problems because it brings your entire cooking arena to the same location as your grill. This means you can actually cook and enjoy the process of cooking and grilling without worrying is something is burning. The quality products that go into outdoor kitchens and grills make the entire art of outdoor living just that much better.

Speaking of better, your cooking gets better because everything can be prepared in the same location. This means the end of dried out steak, burned chicken, and overdone hotdogs that have to sit on the grill or on a warmer while the rest of your meal cooks.

An outdoor kitchen is really the road to a better meal. It brings the convenience of your indoor kitchen outdoors. The benefit is that you can prepare great meals while leisurely enjoying your company. Imagine the benefit of having an outdoor kitchen during holiday meal preparation. What can you create with a free oven or stove? If the turkey or ham is cooking slowly outside, then your indoor oven can be used to make pies, bread, and all of the other things that go into a holiday meal. The convenience is not just for holidays. It is a year round event.

Find the outdoor grills and kitchens that best suit your needs with the help of WP Law’s knowledgeable experts.

Landscape Lighting Facts

Landscape lighting is not just about lighting a path in your garden. There are many fun things that you can do with landscape lighting that will enhance the look of your landscape.

1. It’s easy to change the color (and the results are worth it!):
Holidays are the first thing that pops into my mind when we are talking about changing the color of lighting. Simple fixes can dramatically change the look of your yard during a holiday. Halloween is the next big holiday. Imagine the effects that could be made by changing the color of some or all of your outdoor lights to green and then adding in small containers of dry ice. The lighting effect would be captured by the fog created by the dry ice, and your yard becomes creepy! Be creative.

2. You can put them under water:
With a submersible light, you can easily add a light to your pond or fountain and create a subdued light source that is pleasant and pleasing to the eye. This is a trick that can also be used to draw attention to a water feature.

3. You can get smart lights that know where you are:
Motion sensor lights are also a fun effect for pathways and sitting areas. Maybe you don’t want the lights on all the time, but motion sensor lights know when you are there and turn on automatically. Helps to save electricity and provides a convenience.

Landscape lighting is an easy to add feature that can cause positively dramatic effects to your yard. They are practical, and they can also be fun.

Add landscape lighting to your yard with the help of WP Law. Our experts can find the best lighting brands to fit your yard’s needs.

How Water Features Improve your Yard

Water features are not just eye candy. They provide several functions that really improve your living space while serving as a centerpiece for your designs. Water features provide a beautiful sound that is actually white noise. They can be used to block out or diminish intruding sounds – like traffic.

They also serve as an element of cohesion in that they can become the item in your home or yard that ties together design elements. For instance, water is an integral part of the Feng Shui philosophy. That philosophy can be applied to a yard or a room.

Consider your yard an extension of your home. Many homes have an underdeveloped yard, and a water feature is an easy way to start the process of creating outdoor living spaces that make the most of your yard space. Using water features is an inexpensive way to expand your home to include your yard.

Imagine a room that is designed just for reading, but instead of taking up space in your home, it is outside. Imagine a room that is made for relaxation, meditation, or is simply a place where you can be alone. Those types of rooms are all made possible by adding a water feature to your yard. How you design your outdoor space is up to you, but the result is personalized space that benefits you and your family. Home is where the heart is, and that should include your yard.

When you’re thinking of adding a new water feature to your lawn, consult the experts at WP Law. We’ll find the ideal feature and placement for it in your yard.

The Many Benefits of Backyard Residential Fountains

Residential fountains are extensions of our own senses. They enhance our experiences, bring beauty and serenity to a private space, and they help to block out other noise.

1. Sight:
A well designed residential fountain is beautiful and enjoying to look at as you relax in your yard. Fountains can help to tie landscape design elements together, and they offer a focal point that should be central to your backyard.

2. Sound:
The sound of water is relaxing. It is used in many forms of meditation. It is also a white noise, which means that it helps to block out traffic, and noise from our daily lives. The sound of water is itself a vessel that can let your mind be free.

3. Themes:
With a backyard fountain, you can design a habitat that allows water friendly plants to grow. A small pond or even container pond can produce beautiful lilies, iris, and other blooming plants that add to the beauty and enjoyment of outdoor living spaces.

4. DIY vs Packaged:
Design is also a useful tool that fountains can help you deliver. A concept or a theme can be enhanced with the use of specific types of fountains that can be packaged or even designed by you. The mechanical function of a fountain is so simple that you can design theme based fountains fairly easily. Even everyday items can be converted into a fountain. The versatility of fountains is almost unlimited.

Let WP Law help you make your residential fountain dream a reality. Whether you want a pre-made fountain or help with a DIY project, contact us today.