3 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas For Small Spaces

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Now that summer is here, grilling season is in full effect. Upgrade your outdoor kitchen to make your patio stand out from the rest of in your neighborhood. Just because you have a smaller outdoor space doesn’t mean you have to downsize your outdoor entertaining!

Creating a functional and luxurious feel in a smaller space takes a little bit more creativity and a little more know-how — but it is worth the investment. Deciding which elements are important to you is the first step:

  • Kitchen Island: Islands are great because they can be modified to fit your specific space and are multifunctional. If they are properly utilized they can incorporate storage, counter space and seating or serving space. These elements make it a perfect area for hosting outdoor gatherings.
  • Outdoor Lighting: Simple design elements like outdoor lighting helps your small space feel larger and more cozy. Adding lighting to dark corners or even underneath your island can illuminate your space and brighten up your outdoor kitchen.
  • Fire Pit:Nothing goes better with a cookout than sitting by the fire and roasting marshmallows. A fire pit can be a great addition that can be enjoyed year-round.

When you go for an important purchase such as outdoor kitchen upgrades, you want to make sure that you’re buying something that’s going to last. These three upgrades are sure to make your cookouts the object of everyone’s envy. Contact the experts at WP Law to discuss the best options for your space!

4 Signs Your Pipes are Corroding

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Corrosion of water pipes is a common thing in any type of metal piping system. It is mainly caused by oxidation and the aging of pipes over time. Corroding water pipes can put your plumbing system at the risk of water leakages as well as contaminate your water, making it a recipe for health complications.

Here are the 4 common signs of corroding pipes that you need to be aware of:

1. Weird taste or smell in the water

Clean and fresh water is odorless and without a taste. However, oxidation, which is the leading cause of corrosion in water pipes, causes the water to take up too many minerals and therefore have some weird taste. Corroded copper pipes could make the water have a metallic taste while corroded lead pipes could make the water have a sweet taste.

2. Discoloration in the water

This is another major way to know if your pipes are corroding. The first water draw in the morning is the best indicator of whether there is discoloration. This is because as the water settles in the corroding pipes overnight, the particles become more concentrated. Corroded copper pipes give the water blue-green stains while iron and steel pipes give the water a reddish-brown color of rust.

3. Leakages

Corroding pipes are a major cause of leakages. Corrosion makes the pipes weak over time and if not checked in time, this could lead to pipe bursts.

4. Clogging in the pipes

Corrosion often results in the build-up of corroded particles within the pipes, causing them to narrow down and hence result in low water pressures. Clogged pipes are also a major reason for leakages and pipe bursts.

Watch out for these 4 signs and take precautionary measures early. Consult W. P. Law, Inc for any additional advice and guidance. An ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure!

Overhead and Drip Irrigation Serve Different Purposes

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No single method of irrigation meets all the needs of a commercial landscape. Usually a combination of overhead and drip systems is necessary for efficient watering of a large property, such as turf or a crop field.

Zoning and Timing

Sprinkler systems, which connect underground piping to sprinkler heads, are divided into zones. Automatic controls manage watering with minimum of labor on a set schedule for a limited amount of time in each zone.

Drip systems also are zoned and timed, but instead of using in-ground pop-up sprinklers, drip systems use tubing that is installed above ground and releases water gradually through tiny emitters at root level.

Differences and Advantages

Automated overhead watering is effective for uniformly distributing water over large areas, such as lawns. In contrast, drip irrigation works well for slow, deep watering of trees and landscape beds. It’s also efficient for slopes where slow watering decreases erosion.

The programmable controls of an up-to-date sprinkler system make it easy to adapt a watering schedule quickly as conditions change. They also aid adjustments that may be required as weather patterns change and can be fitted for “smart” Internet-connected controls.

Two top concerns with overhead sprinkler systems are evaporative loss and the spread of foliar disease through too much watering of foliage and flowers. Both can be decreased by watering either early in the day.

Conversely, drip systems excel at conserving water and directing it where most needed. This targeted irrigation discourages weeds while encouraging root growth.

However, the spray of an overhead system shows exactly where water is landing, whereas a drip system requires close observation of plants to see if blockages are interfering with water distribution.

Options to Explore

Successful watering of most commercial properties combines overhead and drip irrigation. W.P. Law, Inc., provides a comprehensive range of irrigation products for commercial properties in agriculture and other industries. Please contact us today about how our options can meet your needs.

Three Great Sprinkler Systems for Your Money

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There is no such thing as one sprinkler system that fits every application. In addition to soil type and the amount of water required, you have to consider details like pressure and flow requirements, application rate, and spacing. The good news is, you have economical, effective options for practically any situation. Here are three solid options:

Spray Head: This system does precisely what the name implies. It sprays water in a fixed pattern. It does not rotate or change directions. Spray heads are typically used in small irregular shaped areas. Although spray heads are used to cover small areas, the have high application rates and are run for short periods of time. Spray heads should ever be run with other types sprinkler heads.

Rotor: These sprinklers are often installed at ground level and rotate a stream of water over a medium to large coverage area. Unlike a spray head, you can water a more expansive area with fewer sprinkler heads. They are also quiet when operating.

Impact: You’ll know an impact sprinkler as much by its sound as by sight because of the rhythmic impact the sprinkler arm makes as it hits the water stream. This sprinkler has a coverage area similar to rotors. Because of their design, that simulates natural rainfall) impacts have a higher uniformity than other types of sprinklers.

Beyond these basic sprinkler types, you still need to consider details like nozzle size, pressure and space. That’s where the professionals at WP Law can help. Please contact us any time for professional advice on the right sprinkler system for you.

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