A carport is a great investment for a whole lot of reasons, not solely because it protects your car and adds value to your home. In this month’s post we look at a number of other ways you can utilise your carport, whether it’s making the most of the extra...

A successful Australia Day BBQ doesn’t have to be complicated, but putting some thought into what kind of event you want means less stress for you and more fun for your guests. Stuck for where to begin? In the following we set out some simple steps you can take to...

There’s nothing like sitting around on a balmy evening, following a delicious meal with family or friends, and enjoying some silliness with a game or two. And there are lots of games you can play that utilise things that are readily available around the house. So to get you started,...

For those of you shopping for family members or friends who love the outdoors — whether it’s hiking, camping, fishing or canoeing — there are some fantastic gadgets available that make any of these activities more enjoyable. We’ve come up with 7 great gift ideas for the outdoor adventurer in...

Adding a water feature to your outdoor area doesn’t have to be difficult, nor particularly expensive. And there are plenty of good reasons for doing so, such as attracting pollinators, birds and, if you’re extra lucky, frogs, along with generally improving the atmosphere and ecology of your outdoor area. In...

At Lifestyle Patios, we find that people often decide they want a new patio or deck before Christmas, but leave it to the last moment to get things in motion. This means our designers and builders are under the pump from September to December, and sometimes customers miss out because...