Many of the product/service recommendations identified below are product/service providers — by blog post title — that we have used and they worked well for us. Therefore, we feel confident in these product/service recommendations in the hope that they will work for, and help you as much as they have for us. If we have not purchased from a specific vendor it does not mean they are not a quality supplier — we just haven’t had the opportunity yet to become their customer, but we wanted to offer you a resource.
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| YOUR PATIO: GETTING STARTED | |
| Outdoor Living Space: Six Ways to Plan and Start | |
| The Wellness Garden (Book) | Amazon |
| The Essential Garden Design Workbook (Book) | Amazon |
| Cordless 21 In. Self-Propelled Lawn Mower | Harbor Freight |
| PATIO ACCESSORIES | |
| A Grilling Table is My Outdoor Kitchen | |
| Split Ring Hanger | Lowes |
| Ceiling Flange | Lowes |
| Steel Threaded Rod | Lowes |
| Clipboard Clips, 5.75 Inches Wide | Amazon |
| Gas Grill Cover | National Patio Covers |
| Double Burner, Cast Iron Stove | Carolina Cooker |
| A Hammock is Essential for Living on the Patio | |
| Rope Hammocks * | Twin Oaks Hammocks |
| Rope Hammocks * | Pawleys Island Hammocks |
| Custom Made Hammock Stand Brackets | Pergola Systems |
| Lag bolts, Hex head, Hot dipped galvanized steel, 1/4″ x 1-1/2″ | Bolt Depot |
| FRANKLIN 18 in. x 12 in. 1000 lb. Capacity Hardwood Dolly | Harbor Freight |
| A Fire Pit is Year-round Fun! | |
| Smokeless Wood Fire Pit | Sam’s Club |
| Yaheetech 36-Inch Fire Pit * | Yaheetech |
| Fire Pit Fabric Cover | Coverstore |
| Patio Heaters Are For Winter Patio Fun! | |
| Berkley Jensen Outdoor Propane Heater | BJ’s Wholesale Club |
| Privacy Fence for Your Patio | |
| Fence Materials and Installation | J & M Fencing |
| Cordless 21 In. Self-Propelled Lawn Mower | Harbor Freight |
| Grilling Deck for All Seasons | |
| Double Burner, Cast Iron Stove | Carolina Cooker |
| Corrugated Steel Roof Panels | Home Depot |
| Tin Snips | Harbor Freight |
| Metal Roofing Screws | Amazon |
| Seal-Once Marine Premium Wood Sealer | Amazon |
| Patio Umbrella Stand — A Unique Solution | |
| 7 1/2′ Pulley Lift Wood Umbrella | Webstaurant Store |
| 1 gal. Pure Black Hi-Gloss Enamel Exterior/Interior Paint | Home Depot |
| Jack Boss 3 Inch Caster Wheels Swivel (Set of 4) | Amazon |
| Corrugated Steel | Home Depot |
| GARDENING AROUND YOUR PATIO | |
| Mason Bees Make Great Patio Partners! | |
| Mason Bee Starter Kit * | Rent Mason Bees |
| Mason Bee Starter Kit * | Crown Bees |
| Shaklee | Shaklee |
| Minor Bulbs Planted in Autumn Offer a Spring Surprise! | |
| Minor Bulbs (Crocus) * | Brent and Becky’s Bulbs |
| Minor Bulbs (Crocus) * | K. van Bourgondien |
| Minor Bulbs (Crocus) * | Breck’s |
| Minor Bulbs (Crocus) * | John Scheepers, Inc |
| Minor Bulbs (Crocus) * | White Flower Farm |
| The Making of a Bug Hotel | |
| Bug Hotel * | Amazon |
| Bug Hotel * | Breck’s |
| Bug Hotel * | Wind & Weather |
| Natural Garden Bamboo Sticks | Amazon |
| Container Garden Soil: Reuse It Safely | |
| Digital Instant Read Thermometer * | Williams Sonoma |
| Cardboard Composting Increases Soil Quality | |
| Bonsaii Paper/Cardboard Shredder | Amazon |
| Bonsaii Paper Shredder Sharpening & Lubricant Sheets | Amazon |
| MOOKA Air Purifier | Amazon |
| Planters and Pots: Clean them Before Gardening Reuse | |
| Fabric Grow Bags * | Amazon |
| Old Gardening Books Connect Past and Present | |
| Gardening Books | livingonthepatio on Biblio |
| PATIO FUN | |
| Entertaining on the Patio — Eight Top Tips | |
| Adios Outdoor Spray | JustNeem |
| Solar Powered Outdoor String Lights | Amazon |
| Stargazing – Great Entertainment on the Patio | |
| Astronomy Magazine * | Astronomy |
| Sky & Telescope Magazine * | Sky & Telescope |
| Seven Ways to Celebrate National Relaxation Day | |
| Hummingbird Feeder | Plow&Hearth |
| Popsicle Mold | IKEA |
| Yogurt Bar Mold | Amazon |
| Glamping in Your Own Backyard | |
| Timber Ridge Glamping Tent | Sam’s Club |
| Winter Patio Fun — 7 Ways to Warm It Up! | |
| Pergola Hardware | Toja Grid |
| Outdoor Winter Clothing | 32degrees |
| PATIO FOOD | |
| Fish Tacos | |
| Immersion Blender | Amazon |
| Double Play Reversible Grill / Griddle | Lodge Cast Iron |
| Taco Holders 4 Packs – Stainless Steel Taco Stand Rack Tray Style | Amazon |
| Sausage Wonton Cups | |
| 24 Cup Mini-Muffin Pan | Amazon |
| Homemade Pizza | |
| Pizza Cutter Rocker, Stainless Steel | Amazon |
| Smoked Paprika Spice | |
| Immersion Blender | Amazon |
| White Bean and Bacon Soup | |
| Pressure Cooker – Stovetop | Amazon |
| Immersion Blender | Amazon |
| Chicken Burgers | |
| Burger Press | Amazon |
| Scrap Wrap | |
| 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet | Lodge Cast Iron |
| La Banderita Brand Tortillas | Sam’s Club |
| Cold Brew Coffee | |
| Wonder Mill Hand Grain Mill | Wonder Mill |
| Roasted Coffee Beans | San Francisco Bay Coffee |
| 5-gallon Stainless Steel Stock Pot | Brew International |
| Julie’s Cosmopolitan Cocktail | |
| Cocktail Shaker Set Bartender Kit | Mixology & Craft |
| Julie’s Homemade Ice Tea | |
| 64 oz. Smooth Stainless Steel Bell Pitcher with Ice Guard * | WebstaurantStore |
| 64oz Glass Straight Side Pitcher with Lid * | Target |
| Peanut Brittle Crunch Ice Cream | |
| Premium Ice Cream Containers (2 Pack – 1 Quart Each) | Amazon |
| Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream | |
| Premium Ice Cream Containers (2 Pack – 1 Quart Each) | Amazon |
| Barbecue Ribs — A Delicacy to Be Enjoyed! | |
| Colavita Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Vitacost |
| Potato Salad — Classic Summer Food | |
| Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker | Amazon |
| Easy Margarita | |
| Glass Citrus Juicer | The Happy Cook |
| Cocktail Shaker Bar Tool Set | Mixology & Craft |
| GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Real Estate Consultation and Sales | The Mann Team |
| Gorilla Grip Heat and Slip Resistant Silicone Oven Mitt and Trivets Set, Waterproof, Cotton Lined Gloves | Amazon |
* We have not purchased this product from this vendor.
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