Get Indoor Quality, Outside

Spring is here, and it’s the time of the year people yearn to be in their backyard, cooking under the blue sky, relaxing and dining, splashing in the pool, chilling with beverages, enjoying their outdoor living space. Preparing home for the warmer months has changed through the years, drastically in the past decade. What we have today simply wasn’t available then.

About 30 percent of Americans don't know where to start when it comes to outdoor projects and are seeking inspiration.

Many home products are designed and produced to deliver the quality you would typically only get inside, out. From grills with an oven grade glass lid to monitor food, to multi-layer, dual-density foam cushions on patio furniture, to an app to clean the pool, and new backyard party essentials to enhance the outdoor living space.

Confused? Don’t be Home improvement expert Kathryn Emery says 2019 is the year to update. Kathryn tells us how to easily do update to make your backyard space an oasis to entertain all summer long. Kathryn shares her expertise for your oasis;

There are three things you’re going to want when updating your patio furniture; style, comfort and durability for your outdoor furniture. Style is a personal preference I like the Blue Oak Outdoor line because they have three distinct styles; Bahamas is a very tropical feel, Saylor is a very contemporary classic feel and Colfax every outdoor meal can feel like farm to table.

Once you found a style look for durability When it comes to the frame; you want to look for aluminum frame Look for rustproof, resort grade aluminum Blue Oak Outdoor frames have 25% thicker walls and coated in multiple layers including a high-quality powder coat base, hand brushed accents and a final all-weather clear coat

You then look for fabric a solution-dyed fabric. The color is the fabric it is soft to the touch, like Sunbrella® and Outdura® they can meet 1,500 hours of sunlight before seeing fading.

Last but not least comfort is important I love Blue Oak Outdoor has multi-layer, dual-density foam cushions balance a soft, smooth surface with long-lasting support.

If your bring the inside out I love this Monument Grill because it has a clearview lid it has has oven grade glass, with a built in thermometer, continuous electronic ignition, LED backlight knobs, side burners, side sear burners, stainless-steel cooking grids, smoker box and rotisserie additions.

The Clorox Pool & Spa has come out with The Clorox Pool app that can clean your pool or spa its literally five easy steps; first download the Clorox pool app, dip (a test strip), scan (phone camera), click (buy), splash. Solutions are provided specifically to your pool needs. Key features are all personalized to your pool and include; instant accurate water analysis, troubleshooting, test history, how to videos, and the most important the ability to add products to Walmart.com and Amazons shopping cart in a seamless transfer.

Now that you’ve set the stage perfectly you don’t want to go inside to get your beverages. I love these Pelican coolers because they are really industrial grade coolers. They will keep your drinks cool all day long and they have a lifetime warranty. It is a great way to keep things cool outside.

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Kathryn started her career in the press as a magazine editor and learned early on, what it takes to tell a great story. In 2001, she established at Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the world, where she guided product story telling in the public relations department. Kathryn identified trends and created stories around new products, innovation, seasons, how-to for close to two decades. She has identified and watched trends evolve and has a knack for predicting new ones. She has placed thousands of stories in national press including stories in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNBC, Today Show and regionally in all media markets nationwide.

Kathryn enjoys and constructs narratives for products/trends throughout all topics related to the home, including but not limited to garden, outdoor living, power tools, lighting, smart home, paint, kitchen, bath, flooring, organization, holidays, safety & security. She is passionate about sustainability and smart home innovations. Kathryn attends trade shows regularly every year such as Consumer Electronics Show, World of Concrete, International Builders Show, Kitchen & Bath Expo, National Hardware Show, Green Industry Expo and more to stay abreast of the latest innovations.

In 2018, Kathryn launched Kathryn Emery PR a Public Relations Consulting Firm aimed at telling the stories of inventive, industry leading brands. She herself has been appearing on TV and performing print interviews her entire career and is an excellent source for a home improvement or lifestyle related story. She represents brands with great stories to tell, and products that will enhance everyday life. She is a storyteller inside of her Public Relations business Be the Best Home (www.bethebesthome.com) and is able to travel to, and appear on stations nationwide telling brands stories in an energetic, authentic, engaging manner.

Kathryn has regular appearances on Good Day Sacramento, Colorado’s Best (Denver), News 8 Now (San Diego) and is able to travel anywhere to appear on TV representing a brand including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, DC, Baltimore, Chicago and more.

Courtesy: Blue Oak Outdoor