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Style Spotlight #4: Stone Surfaces Top the Charts for Counters and Tables

[] Jun 8, 2017 12:58:13 PM / by Rick Bucy posted in Patio Furniture

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Looking to distinguish your outdoor living space? Are you going for a more polished look or just looking to beat the heat? Incorporating stone into your Baton Rouge outdoor kitchen and dining spaces will add a soft sheen of refinement to your outdoor living space. Due to its thermally-absorptive nature, stone surfaces and tabletops stay cool much longer than wood or other metal surfaces. Give your outdoor cooking and dining space the cool (literally) surface you’ve been looking for with stone table tops and counters.

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Baton Rouge Grilling Safety Tip #5: Clean Every Outdoor Cooking and Food Prep Surface

[] Jun 6, 2017 10:00:51 AM / by Rick Bucy posted in Grilling Safety

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With the summer here, you want to stay outside longer, invite friends and family over and grill!  But before you  light up your grill, make sure your grill is sanitized. Wipe down the outside and make sure no cobwebs or leaves have found their way inside. Thoroughly sanitize any food prep areas—even if they have been covered—and remember to wipe them down before and after use. You may also want to check inside any cabinets or drawers to make sure everything is clean and nothing decided to make your outdoor kitchen its home over the winter.

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4 Reasons Breezesta Belongs On Your Baton Rouge Patio

[] May 16, 2017 2:04:11 PM / by Rick Bucy posted in Patio Furniture

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Looking to liven up your Baton Rouge patio or deck? Check out these 4 reasons to own a Breezesta Adirondack chair and giving the outdoor design experts at Casual Creations a call today!

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Baton Rouge Grilling Safety Tip #4: Check Your Propane Levels

[] May 2, 2017 2:10:43 PM / by Rick Bucy posted in Grilling Safety

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The sun is staying out longer and you want to too. But before you fire up your grill and invite the neighbors over, make sure your outdoor cooking area is in tip-top shape. You’ve checked your outdoor cooking equipment for leaks, clogs, rust, and corrosion. You’ve sanitized every food preparation area You’re almost ready. There’s only one thing left to do and it’s commonly overlooked.

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Style Spotlight #3: The Bolder the Better in Baton Rouge

[] Apr 13, 2017 12:07:07 PM / by Rick Bucy posted in Patio Furniture

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Outdoor Cushions

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How to Deal with Flood-Damaged Fireplaces and Log Sets in Baton Rouge

[] Apr 5, 2017 4:26:46 PM / by Rick Bucy posted in Fire pits

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With the brief, temperate winters we generally experience in Baton Rouge, checking and repairing fireplaces may not have been at the top of your to-do list following the August 2016 floods.

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Baton Rouge Grilling Safety Tip #3: Remove and Check All Electrical Appliances

[] Mar 17, 2017 12:32:25 PM / by Rick Bucy posted in Grills, Grilling Safety

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Can’t wait to fire up your outdoor kitchen or grill? Before you do, it’s important that you remove and check all electrical appliances for clogs, leaks, cracks, or other minor problems.

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Style Spotlight #2: 2017 Trends In Outdoor Dining Tables

[] Mar 13, 2017 1:52:01 PM / by Rick Bucy posted in Patio Furniture

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When It Comes to Outdoor Dining Tables, the Bigger the Better!

You’re a born host (or hostess). You’ve been planning and hosting parties for all of your loved ones for years! And when it comes to entertaining friends and family, you know how important accommodating an unexpected guest is…and how annoying it can be when your table isn’t big enough! Thankfully, one of the latest trends in outdoor furniture is large dining tables.

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Baton Rouge Grilling Safety Tip #2: Check Grill Parts for Rust or Corrosion

[] Mar 8, 2017 2:38:37 PM / by Rick Bucy posted in Grilling Safety

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Are you preparing to fire up your grill? In the hot, humid Louisiana air, corrosion and rust can quickly affect your grill—if left unchecked.

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Baton Rouge Grilling Safety Tip #1: Run a Leak Test on Your Gas Grill

[] Feb 22, 2017 11:07:37 AM / by Rick Bucy posted in Grilling Safety

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Even if you didn’t take the winter off from grilling, you should run a leak test on your gas grill annually. Exposure to the elements, changing out propane tanks, and general use can cause weathering and erosion on the connections or to the hose itself. This wear and tear can lead to small leaks in the system, and though these leaks may be tiny, they can create inefficiencies which can create a safety hazard and increase fuel waste.

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