Outdoor Firepits, Fireplaces and Grills
One of the best ways to enhance a property and extend our outdoor enjoyment is a fire pit or fireplace. A fire pit is usually constructed from a pre-cast wall stone such as Uni-lock’s Roman Pisa, but they can also be built using traditional brick and mortar and even granite boulders.
Fire pits are a simple way to bring warmth and ambience to an outdoor living area. They can be as elaborate or as simple as you want. They can have a gas log or gas start for easy burning. Some don’t even need wood -- you can use gas and glass beads to create a very contemporary design statement.
Outdoor fireplaces add more of a structural element to a space. They tended to be constructed from brick and mortar, but now can be built from concrete paver products. This allows them to be more user friendly and gives us many more design possibilities. Uni-lock now offers a product that can be built in as little as two days making it easier than ever to enjoy.
Outdoor kitchens are one of the most popular items to add to a property. They can have all the conveniences you have in your kitchen. The best place to start is with a built in Jenn-Air grill with plenty of counterspace. Other items like sinks, coolers, icemakers, and smokers can be added to customize the kitchen to your needs.
All these elements can add beauty and function to your yard and extend our outdoor living time.
Koi Therapy
What are Koi? Koi are brighly colored carp, originally bred and raised in Japan over 2000 years ago because of their hardiness and beauty. Now, the leading breeders and exporters of Koi are in Japan and Israel. Koi make a wonderful addition to any backyard pond, even in the midwest.
10 Great Facts About Koi--
- The average age of a Koi is 80 years old.
- A mature Koi will be around 18".
- A Koi will learn to recognize you, your family and other pets and will learn your habits.
- Koi do not have to be taken for walks, you do not have to empty a litter box, and they don't chase cars.
- Koi become dormant as the water temperature dips below 50º and they do not have to be fed all winter.
- Koi ponds just need a small open space where no ice forms for gas exchange in the winter, such as a pond de-icer or flowing water.
- Koi can be fed 3 times a day or go 3 days or more without being fed in the proper eco/bio system.
- Koi will provide countless hours of relaxation. You will be fascinated by their beauty and gracefulness.
- Koi love to eat with you. They enjoy bananas, watermelon, strawberries, and honeydew.
- Koi are the perfect pets.
