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Nothing is better than enjoying the summer sun, especially after a cold winter. Unfortunately, there's a slight downside to this glorious season; the occasional unbearable heat. Here are some ways to stay cool in the summer heat.   Build a Pergola  A free-standing outdoor structure consisting of columns supporting a roofing grid of beams and rafters called a pergola will create shade from the sun and enhance your home. A Pergola will give you a comfortable space for entertaining that allows you to enjoy those beautiful summer days while adding value to your home. Add shade over your pergola with Elitewood Lattice Covers embossed with a rough-hewn deep wood texture that resembles real wood's natural appearance and beauty. Elitewood Lattice Covers feature design diversity and numerous optional extras. Create the perfect shade cover to enhance the beauty of your home.   LifeRoom, Sunroom, and Indoor Patios  Build your perfect design and layout, and don't forget to make ...

Summertime is a time for growth, new life, warmer weather, and getting outdoors again. The grass pollinates during the summer months and is then picked up into the air. Unfortunately, the biggest allergy trigger in the warmer months is pollen. In addition to pollen, grass, weeds, molds, and animal dander allergies are common in warmer months.  Don't Let Allergies Keep You Indoors This Summer Transform your existing patio into the revolution in outdoor living and bring the comfort of technology to the forefront with LifeRoom. With an outdoor  LifeRoom , you can still enjoy being outside without suffering from allergies by installing our PollenGuard protection screens.   What is a PollenGuard Protection Screen Traditional screens aren't designed to ensure adequate air quality. Still, your outdoor patio can be protected with LifeRoom's PollenGuard protection screens with the touch of a button. These screens are specially designed to filter out pollen, dust, and other airborn...

Summer is not quite here yet, but preparing for it beforehand is a good idea, especially when discussing outdoor spaces.  Four Seasons Sunrooms and Windows  has the best tips and design decorating pointers worth incorporating into your porch, patio, or deck. These decorating ideas will help you create an outdoor living space that welcomes relaxing, entertaining, dining, and enjoying life outdoors. Start with a Color Scheme What is the purpose of your outdoor space? Is it for entertaining guests or more casual for family activities? Consider a scheme that consists of three colors: a dominant, secondary, and accent color. Simplifying the materials and colors of your outdoor space can beautifully complement the architecture of your home. It is good to replicate your porch, deck, or patio, colors, and design, with a dominant tone as the primary hue and two additional colors in supporting roles, such as outdoor pillows, planters, and other accessories. Outdoor Furniture Use as much...

With winter rapidly approaching, prepare yourself for the cold weather with these cozy outdoor living spaces with heating options. Don’t let the cold chase you inside before you’re ready. These ideas will provide a warm temperature boost and help create a focal point, upgrade your decor, and serve as a place to gather, entertain, relax, and enjoy time outdoors with friends and family. Transfer your outdoor space into a proper outdoor living room. Heat Lamps On average, a single unit can heat up an area of 25 square feet, don’t take up much room, and are usually fueled by propane, but also can use gas, electricity, and even wood-burning. Heat lamps can be floor-standing, hanging, wall-mounted, or sit nicely on a tabletop. Does not give off sparks, though it is hot to the touch. Fire Pit and Fire Logs  A fire pit can be built into the  ground or part of your patio . You can customize features, such as the color and shape of the pavers and the size and shape of the fire pit. Use ...

Don't wait for the heat to hit until you decide it's time to find a happy medium between enjoying the outdoors and being comfortable. Some days require more than just an umbrella or hand-held fan to save you from the sun's harmful UV rays. Luckily, Four Seasons has perfected outdoor living solutions to solve scorching summer problems to fit you and your family's needs. The LifeRoom is expertly tailored to provide an option for work, relaxation, and entertainment. This space is customizable and includes various features that will allow you to enjoy yourself on days when simple and temporary solutions just won't cut it. LifeRoom provides automated screens that descend at the touch of a button. The retractable screens will grant you the opportunity to receive 360 °  coverage from the sun's rays when you want to or bask in the light when the temperature -and sun- is more bearable. More budget-friendly manual screens are also available, if this fits your liking. Addi...

You may be looking outside at a blank slate or a yard which has already become an outdoor oasis. With visions of tranquility and relaxation in mind, there are quite a few things that can be done to initiate or further enhance your backyard retreat.  Privacy Generally, the first step to creating this place of bliss, would be to make it restricted to family members or guests. Putting up a fence that limits visibility and access to outsiders is a possible solution, or you can use more natural elements such as trees and shrubbery to line the perimeter of your property. Read more about creating privacy in our previous blog post ( https://bit.ly/2QYqvaL ).  Natural Additions Populate with plants! Add some landscaping or find decorative planters in an array of colors and patterns to house your preference of flowers and other greenery (be sure to understand what works for your climate, optimal placement for sun exposure and planting timeline). Any of these c...

It is important to prepare your LifeRoom’s CoolMist system ahead of winter to avoid a plumbing malfunction caused by freezing temperatures. If you come across any issues during the Winterization Process outlined below, please contact customer support at 844-MYLIFEROOM. First, disconnect the main water supply by removing the adapter from the tap. Turn the pump on for five seconds, which will allow the water resting within the mist unit to purge through the pump and nozzles, blowing remaining water from the unit. Next, at the pump, press in the locking collect and pull out the tube. You will repeat this for both tubes located on the bottom of the pump. Remove the filter from the pump and ensure that it is drained fully. We suggest storing the filter inside to prevent frost damage. The remaining water left within the pump will flow out naturally by way of gravity. Utilizing a sturdy tape, tape over all open ends of the tubes to avoid dirt and debris from entering during the win...

As summer waves goodbye and fall begins to make its presence known, ideas for how to enjoy cooler fall weather begin to look more appealing. One perfect event to host as the evening temperatures reach near-perfection is an outdoor movie night. It takes careful planning and attention to detail to make a movie night a huge success. Here are a few suggestions to make your outdoor movie night the event of the fall season. The Screen Matters Kristine Thomason writes for HGTV.com that the screen definitely has to be considered first and foremost. You can't just roll some 42 inch television out to the deck with an extra long cord running into the house. Projectors have gotten much more affordable over the years and there are a lot of options for a screen. Renting a large inflatable screen is one way to show your fall outdoor movie. Another easy solution is a covered patio solution, like LifeRoom by Four Seasons , with automatic screens. LifeRoom screens make for the ultimate big sc...

Summer is a wonderful time for better living through outdoor gatherings. Warm evenings on your deck or time in your LifeRoom with a light breeze make for a great atmosphere to entertain guests. Planning and preparing for an outdoor garden party takes effort, but with the right approach, it can be a very enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Here are five tips that will make your party the evening event of the summer! Keep it Cool  Don't leave a nice cool breeze to chance. If you don't have the LifeRoom Soft-Breeze and Cool-mist system, make sure you have some fans ready to go at your party. Get a few to cover multiple locations, so everyone will be comfortable regardless of where they may be mingling. You don't have to purchase these fans as there are options to rent them that cost effective. Don't Forget the Linens It's not really a great idea to just throw your food on some bare tables. Spend a little time thinking about what colors and fabric you...

The summer season often leads to living life trapped indoors in the comfort of air conditioning. However, life doesn't have to be this way. You should be enjoying the outdoor air without the discomfort that summer heat brings on your own patio. In fact, you should be hosting all of your summer celebrations in this space! Here are five ways you can make outdoor living in the comfort of your own home happen for you this summer: Invest in a Patio Cover: Patio covers are one of the best ways to provide your patio with protection from the sun while keeping the space cool and relaxing. Patio covers that are low maintenance and UV protected are best. On top of this, you can even add ceiling fans to help cool the space even more. This way, there is no chance of not being able to withstand the heat of the summer. Invest in a Pergola: Looking for something that brings a bit more light into the space? Consider a pergola, which is open covering for your patio, but still provides the ...

During the pleasingly warm weather months, a sunroom serves three important purposes ... No matter the weather, a sunroom or covered patio provides a transition from indoors to outdoors by allowing sheltered yet open access to both areas. Sunrooms and patio covers allow you to really enjoy your yard and garden by affording sweeping views of those outdoor spaces.  Sunrooms and LifeRoom style patio covers add valuable living space to your home -- and this last benefit is one that can last the whole year through if you include a heat source such as a gas fireplace or under-the-floor heating!  Research shows that nature is good for us. It's calming and nurturing, yet, if we're honest, it's not always cooperative, even during the warm months. A sudden spring shower or summer thunderstorm can send us running for the door, or the backyard mosquito population can make an evening patio barbecue less than perfect. That's where you'll find that having a sunroom can b...

Nature provides serenity from the everyday stress of work, running errands, and other time-sucking activities of life. Whether the sun is shining brightly through a window in your home or there is the gentle sound of raindrops falling outside, nature is fresh and relaxing and soothes the soul. When designing your living space, be sure to incorporate the outdoors into your plan so you can take full advantage of nature’s beauty. With some simple planning, you can design your outdoor living space so that it looks just as beautiful, modern, and chic as your living room or your kitchen. Patio covers, pergolas, decks, or even the innovative LifeRoom best showcase your garden and landscaping around your home and offer more living space. Often, quality solutions offer style with the added advantage of minimizing harmful UV rays while offering homeowner long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance. Looking to brighten and expand your home? You can easily decide how to ma...