Category: Patio and Decking

Whether it was an architect's radical indoor/outdoor residence in São Paulo, a tiny cabin in Washington for an owner who loved the outdoors, or a kid-friendly home in Australia with jungle gyms in the hallway and secret tunnels, adventurous design was the trend of 2024 of the day among our Instagram audience. Here's what else… Continue reading The 20 houses with the most likes on our Instagram in 2024

What's new NATO's military capabilities face significant risks from China's near-total dominance of seven critical materials essential to defense technologies. Newsweek reached out to the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the U.S. Department of Defense via email for comment. Why it matters Earlier this month, the 32-member NATO Defense Group released a report identifying “twelve defense-critical… Continue reading NATO's defenses are vulnerable to China's control of seven materials

As the first notes of Mariah Carey's classic “All I want for Christmas is you” begins to echo through every store, the Christmas spirit begins. Once the Christmas tree is decorated, it's time to deck the halls with lights and ornaments – all of which rely on minerals from the earth. From a Christmas tree… Continue reading Deck the Halls: The Role of Mining at Christmas – Special Article

We may receive a commission for purchases made through links. Mohammad Mashhood/Shutterstock Outdoor kitchens are a trend in and of themselves – once you start thinking about how you can take your cooking routine to the great outdoors, you'll immediately find some outdoor kitchen designs that you'll want to have in your own… Continue reading Next year's outdoor kitchen bar trend that looks and feels good

WASHINGTON – TIME magazine included Cambium Carbon's Carbon Smart Wood in its list of the best inventions of 2024. The company focuses on using fallen trees in urban areas to create valuable products while reinvesting proceeds into reforestation initiatives. According to Cambium's website. “We target wood affected by the four Ds: disease, decay, disaster and… Continue reading Cambium Carbon's Smart Wood is named Best Invention of 2024 by TIME

Photography by Elizabeth Carababas; Styling by Abby Pendergrast Elizabeth Carababas Gone are the days of endlessly scrolling through real estate listings on Zillow, filtering solely by location and budget. The real estate hub has further expanded its search capabilities, allowing locations to be searched by commute time and nearby schools, as well as specific features… Continue reading The Most Searched Home Features on Zillow in 2024

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The Banking Committee in Nigeria on Thursday assisted victims of the recent floods in some parts of Jigawa State with a solidarity visit to the state capital, Dutse, while donating various relief items to the state government. The donation is part of their own contribution to alleviating the plight of people affected by… Continue reading Banks donate millions of naira relief materials to flood victims in Jigawa – The Whistler Newspaper

The owners of Haliburton restaurant Hook, Line and Sinker say they may have to abandon their plan to add a seasonal patio on the second floor overlooking Head Lake. Taylor Pridham and Veronica Van Leeuwen have been working with Dysart et al for months. on the proposal, which would create seating for up to 30… Continue reading Dysart City Council stands with staff on the terrace to the side

New Castle Steel, a manufacturer of American-made, lightweight, triple-coated galvanized steel framing solutions, has announced the launch of its latest innovation – New Castle Black. Designed for the decking industry, New Castle Black combines advanced materials and technology to provide durability, easy installation and aesthetics. New Castle Black features a finely textured black steel finish… Continue reading New Castle Steel introduces New Castle Black

Although it's designed to sit low to the ground like a regular artificial campfire, this elegant West Elm fire pit is a step ahead. Simply press the button to light a flame in the lava rock bed and carefully place any drinks you want to enjoy on the solid rim that surrounds them. It's great… Continue reading The 9 Best Fire Pits to Get Cozy This Winter 2024