Handrails are an integral part of any decking structure, but they can sometimes be somewhat overlooked. While people tend to focus on the actual decking boards, the handrail system should be given equal consideration since it equally affects the functionality and looks of your finished deck project. With that in mind, the following are the essential components of one common handrail system: the cable handrail.

Low-Voltage Lighting Packages: What's Best for Your Outdoor Space?

Lighting is an excellent way to increase the visual appeal and functionality of any outdoor living space. This design project illustrates that principle well, as the various lighting installations were often done with both goals in mind. The lighting additions span the entire outdoor area, incorporating everything from recessed, low-voltage light to uplighting.

If you love the visual appeal, ambiance, and versatility of a fireplace but are holding off because of concerns about the installation process, know that there are alternate installation options available to you. In particular, EcoSmart Fireplaces can be installed in a number of ways—all of which limit the time commitment, mess, and hassle of traditional fireplaces.

Ease of installation is EcoSmart Fire’s largest selling point behind running on a renewable, clean-burning biofuel, sourced from bioethanol burners. However, installation methods vary based on the model being purchased. Are you buying an outdoor fireplace, an EcoSmart firebox (pictured), a fireplace insert, or bioethanol fire pit? Keep reading to learn some basic tips and facts about installing the most prevalent and popular EcoSmart fireplace.

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If you’re currently looking into fireplace options, you might have come across the bioethanol-run units from EcoSmart Fire. If that’s the case, it’s entirely likely you have a few questions about these units. What kind of fuel do they use? How do you use them? What are the cleaning and maintenance considerations? To that end, the following is a kind of general user guide to EcoSmart Fire. Although there are many units and model types, this will answer some overarching questions about the brand.