Category: Patio and Decking

At CES 2025, Current Backyard stood out for its innovative approach to outdoor cooking, showcasing products that emphasize sustainability, smart technology and a better cooking experience. Housing technology today had the opportunity to interview Thomas Penner, Group President, to discuss the company's success at the event and the exciting developments ahead. Why CES 2025 was… Continue reading Outdoor Home Cooking: The Latest Technology from Current Backyard

(Graphic: Business Wire) WINCHESTER, Va., January 21, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When it comes to the products we buy for our homes and families, trust is everything. With that in mind, Trex Company [NYSE:TREX]the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking and residential railings and the leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor products, is proud to announce that the… Continue reading Trex has been recognized as America's Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking for the fifth consecutive year

Following our previous visit to Studio MM, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Los Angeles this week to explore the work of Bunch Design. From its La Cañada Flintridge office, the company has built a portfolio of “thoughtful, creative and unique” projects, with a “strong emphasis on the inventive use of… Continue reading Four ADUs in Los Angeles by Bunch Design: Your next employer? | News

The City of Canandaigua has released the first edition of its quarterly newsletter, signaling renewed efforts to improve public engagement and transparency. Published on January 17, 2025, the newsletter includes updates on city initiatives, important reminders and community milestones. City Manager John D. Goodwin encouraged residents to stay informed by using resources such as the… Continue reading Canandaigua launches a newsletter to improve communication with residents

This facility received the Career 2 Bronze Award at the 2024 Firehouse Station Design Awards. The full list of winners can be found here. Located 25 miles west of the Phoenix area, Station 188 occupies 4.29 acres of the 8.62-acre site, leaving 4.33 acres of open space for a future police station. The site includes… Continue reading In Quarters: Goodyear Fire Station No. 188

We'll let you in on a little secret: the best time to buy garden furniture is the off-season. Sure, you might not get much use out of it during the cooler months, but when spring comes, you'll be glad you saved a lot of money. Currently, the Flamaker three-piece patio set is available on Amazon… Continue reading This outdoor patio set is on sale at Amazon

From Tran Nguyen, The Associated Press Devastated by destructive wildfires, including the deadliest In California's history, state lawmakers in 2020 passed new requirements for the removal of combustible materials such as dead plants and wooden furniture within 5 feet of homes in high-risk areas. The rules were scheduled to come into force on January 1,… Continue reading California is years behind in implementing a law to increase home fire safety

Three-person Danish developer The Outer Zone and publishing partner 11 Bit Studios (of Frostpunk fame) have revealed Death Howl, a delightfully atmospheric mix of turn-based tactical action, deck-building and “souls-like” exploration, coming to PC later this year Year. Described as a “poignant story of grief, healing and resilience,” Death Howl follows the journey of huntress… Continue reading Death Howl is a strikingly atmospheric soulslike deck builder from publisher 11-Bit Studios

Photo credit: Details Flowers Holly Chapple provides enriching learning experiences for both professionals and enthusiasts. At Hope Flower Farm in Virginia, Holly hosts hands-on workshops such as seasonal design classes and floral retreats where participants can explore her innovative techniques and signature floral mechanics. These sessions also provide insight into sustainable agricultural practices and the… Continue reading Design, Learn, Grow: Workshops with Holly Chapple in 2025

Today we're taking a look at the first One Piece starter deck, releasing in 2025. Below you'll find out everything we currently know about it, including the ST21 decklist, card list and more details about the deck. But first, let's take a look at what this deck is about. OP-ST21: EX gear 5 This is… Continue reading One Piece ST21: Decklist and information