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  From seeing the gorgeous foliage to enjoying a tasty hot cider near the fire pit, fall is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Take this opportunity to transform your backyard into the perfect space for everyone to relax. If you're unsure where to start, here are a few practical tips and upgrades you can do to ensure your outdoor space is ready for the new season.   Warm Up Your Patio While autumn is a cozy season, temperatures drop significantly by November. This is where having reliable heating options on hand is the best way to prepare your outdoor space, especially during the chilliest evenings. Accessories like patio heaters, space heaters, fire pits, and outdoor fireplaces are practical and relatively affordable solutions you can use whenever you need them. If you have a patio cover or a pergola, insulating them with thick weatherproof curtains could help better trap warmth throughout the day. Add Fall-Friendly Landscaping Many homeowners think their ...

  Just because we’re saying goodbye to summer doesn’t mean we can’t put our outdoor space to good use. As we transition into fall, this season’s golden hues and crisp air set the scene for unforgettable outdoor festivities. Nothing beats your favorite warm drinks, cozy blankets, and vibrant leaves to create the perfect backdrop. If you’re ready to welcome autumn, here are a few delightful outdoor events to make this season fun! 5 Fall-Themed Party Ideas To Try Out This Season Fall has plenty of reasons to enjoy the outdoors with those you love. Here are five fall-themed events everyone will love: Pumpkin Carving Nothing encapsulates the spirit of fall better than hosting a classic pumpkin carving session. Lay out plenty of pumpkins, carving tools, and templates for your guests to follow. Once everyone’s finished, buy plenty of lights or candles to showcase everyone’s hard work. Remember to save the seeds for roasting and the pulp to make homemade puree. Halloween Party ...

  Fall brings a unique blend of cool air, warm colors, and plenty of pumpkin spice lattes by the fire pit. Despite cooler temperatures, it's one of the best seasons to spend time in nature. But before you cozy up with a warm drink, give your space some much-needed maintenance to welcome the new season. Our guide will help you transform your space into the perfect fall retreat in no time! How To Prepare Your Space For The Fall As warm summer days give way to cooler fall nights, ensuring your space is all-ready is a must. Here are a few suggestions to help you get started: Set Up Your Fire Pit A fire pit becomes the heart of an outdoor space in the fall. If you've been thinking about getting one, now's the time! But if you already own one, clean out any ash and debris from the summer months before your first fall event. Consider surrounding it with soft, cushioned seating and some comfy throw-over blankets to get cozy during chillier nights. Check Your Grill Unless you live s...

As temperatures drop in the fall, outdoor activities start to dwindle. However, there are still beautiful days and evenings left to enjoy outside. Make the most of the fall with these outdoor living ideas that will extend your patio season.   Add Some Heat You will need a good heating source for those chilly nights. Popular product choices to warm up an outdoor living area are fire pits and outdoor fireplaces, which add ambiance, a sophisticated touch, and visual appeal to an outdoor living space. Other heating options are chimineas, propane patio heaters, and electric heating appliances like infrared. You'll want to locate any heating sources close to your seating and dining areas.    Bring your Entertainment Outside Now that you have heat, why not enjoy your favorite fall sporting events or a family movie night with your friends and family in the comfort of your backyard? The fall is prime time for North America's four major professional sports. An exterior entertainme...

We all want to make the most of our outdoor living space, even in the cooler weather months. Fall is right around the corner, and it's a beautiful time of year when family and friends gather outdoors to celebrate a season filled with football, bonfires, and pumpkins. These five tips on preparing your outdoor space for Fall will transform your outdoor space into a harvest-inspired oasis.   Refresh Your Landscape and Garden with Autumn Colors Fall is also the perfect time to refresh your soil with a new layer of compost for new flowers to grow. Begin by deciding your core color scheme. Once vibrant tones transition into burnt hues, swap out geraniums, petunias, and lobelias for chrysanthemums, violas, pansies, and goldenrods. In addition to gorgeous fall-blooming perennials, plenty of trees, shrubs, and annuals can add depth and color to your landscape.   Change Out Patio Furniture  When the temperatures begin to drop, consider putting away the umbrella for the season. Swap...

The chill in the air and leave piles on the ground welcome in the new season. Fall is an exciting time, especially for outdoor space. This is your last opportunity to make an impression on your guests before the leaves are replaced with snow. Here are some tips to make your guests obsessed with your outdoor fall decor: Outdoor Fall Decor Your outdoor landscape should reflect what you want, not what you think others want to see. If you have young children, decorating pumpkins or making wreaths is a cute way to keep them busy and create homemade outdoor decorations. Create a cozy foundation for the winter through the use of rustic foliage, scented candles, and colors including navy, orange, and off-white to embody fall and allow for an easy transition into the winter decorations. If you want to take risks and go big, maybe even add an assortment of gourds, dried corn, or hay to give off a rustic fall vibe. Furthermore, if you plan on having company over outdoors while the weather is stil...

Throwing a party is easy when you can expect warm weather, clear skies, and sun-drenched days. However, hosting a party becomes a bit more difficult when you throw in the unpredictability that comes with the fall months; fluctuating temperatures, rain, cloud-covered skies and invasive wind can really ruin a party. Consider these top 3 fall tips when throwing an outdoor party in the fall so all that hard work doesn’t go to waste in a split second. Plan the Menu Cold fall days are expected, so keep your guest’s bones warm with hearty warm soups and stews, and fall-inspired hot drinks fit for both adults and children. Our fall favorite is Jacques Pépin’s quintessential Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce , which is packed with chunks of flat iron steak and a melody of fall flavors such as mushrooms, carrots, bay leaves, thyme and dry red wine. Pair this meal with a layered polenta dish that will knock the fluffy socks off your guests. Don’t forget to bring the entire meal together w...

Unique gourds and colorful pumpkins, friendly scarecrows and dried decorative corn husks, layered greenery and an abundance of fall foliage; it’s easy to be a little extra when decorating your outdoor space for Fall.   Avoid that overwhelming feeling that comes with “idea overload” brought on by Pinterest after Pinterest search and leave it to Four Seasons Sunrooms and Windows. We’ve compiled our favorite Fall décor for your outdoor space, so you can spend less stressing and more time relaxing in your cozy Sunroom this November. Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squash From white and sugar pie pumpkins to muscat gourds and pattypan squash, Fall gives us some of nature’s best decorations. Our favorite outdoor space décor tip involves filling outdoor lanterns with an array of pumpkins, gourds, and squash. This simple, yet unique, décor adds a pop of color, a splash of fall, and a hint of classic all at once.   This décor works best when done with multiple lanterns of varying s...

With leaves twirling gently to the ground, families gathering around football games, and pumpkin patches bursting with color, fall is breezing in as a welcome respite from the humid days of summer. From sporting events, to holidays, to the invigorating autumn air, fall brings so much to celebrate. As loved ones gather to reconnect, you'll want to make your home a haven. Here are 5 easy decorations to make your sunroom or living space cozy for fall. Orange & Clove Centerpiece Gather 16 oranges and a jar of whole cloves. On a round plate or cake plate, arrange 7 oranges, with sides touching, in the center of the plate. Top with a second layer of 5 oranges, then a layer of 3, followed by 1, to form a tower of oranges. Press whole cloves into the oranges in a decorative pattern for a sunroom centerpiece with striking aromatic appeal. For added beauty, tuck fall-colored silk or fresh flowers into the spaces between the oranges. Pumpkin Topiary Select 3 pumpkins ...

That spooky time of year will soon be here! With the crisp autumn air and colorful trees, Halloween is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of your sunroom, porch or patio. To add some haunting charm, here are 5 easy decor ideas for you and your trick-or-treaters to enjoy. Best of all, these decorations can be reused or repurposed - adding sustainable beauty to your living space.  Candy Corn Wreath- Using a hot glue gun, attach a loop of ribbon to the back of a foam wreath from your local craft store. Attach candy corn with hot glue to completely cover the front and sides of the wreath. Once dry, hang on a covered patio or in your sunroom. ( Repurpose by using through Thanksgiving and hanging again next Halloween, or by gently pulling the candy corn off and hot gluing small ornaments on the wreath for Christmas, or Easter eggs for Easter.) Ghost Posts-  Buy a 4"x6"x8' wooden post from your local hardware...

That first brisk snap of autumn is in the air! While the trees outside are beginning to put on their fall wardrobes, we can't wait to bring the cozy colors and scents of autumn inside as well. Here are five great ways to bring autumn style to your home: Indoor/Outdoor Rugs Indoor/Outdoor Rugs are a great choice for rooms inside your home that get a lot of wear and activity, such as a kitchen, a hallway or a sunroom. You don't have to worry about spilled cider, as they are stain and spill resistant and cleanup is easy. When decorating for fall choose bright, bold colors such as reds, golds and rich chocolate browns. Use multiple rugs in a variety of colors to bring the cozy feeling inside. Don't forget complimentary colors... Teal blue creates a gorgeous pop of color when combined with orange. Throw Pillows Who can afford a new furniture for each season? Nobody! But you can change the look of a room by adding throw pillows in bright colors to the sofas and ch...