By Alicia Wanek
In Texas, we are fortunate to utilize our outdoor spaces all year round. Now is the ideal moment to turn your backyard dreams into reality. Consider the long-term benefits, thinking of how your family will relish your outdoor area for years to come—whether it’s a swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen and gathering area, a sports court, or anything else that promises years of enjoyment.
Searching for the ultimate outdoor escape? Look no further than your backyard!
Trinity Fireside
Trinity Fireside specializes in enhancing the atmosphere of your outdoor area with their stylish fireplaces tailored to your taste. Strongly emphasizing the evolution of fireplaces, Fredy Mize, president of Trinity Fireside located in Grand Prairie, TX, highlights the increasing variety of designs, styles, and functionalities available today. “Linear” fireplaces have become a recent trend in the industry, offering a sleek modern aesthetic while still exuding a romantic vibe,” explains Mize. These units feature elongated designs with clean lines and can be installed as see-through models. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, linear fireplaces are efficient gas units that obviate the need for a mantel or flue. Real logs are replaced by crushed clear glass, and LED lights can infuse the area with vibrant colors.
These outdoor linear fireplaces, Mize notes, can be positioned along walls, in corners, or integrated into a peninsula structure. Generally clad in stone or similar materials, they feature front venting, eliminating the need for traditional flues.
Fall is an excellent season for outdoor grilling, and Trinity Fireside boasts an incredible range of outdoor grills that make every cooking event special. You might want to explore the impressive Kamado Joe ceramic cookers, designed to enhance the grilling experience for both beginners and seasoned chefs.
If you think you may have missed your chance to build a custom outdoor cooking area, think again. Trinity Fireside proudly presents their custom outdoor grill islands known as 240Fire. These islands come equipped with stunning grills and accessories from Delta Heat, complete with your selection of granite countertops and stone facades, installed and ready for use in just 240 minutes (or 4 hours).
“We all cherish outdoor experiences and strive to craft the ideal space for creating bonds with family and friends, a venue for entertaining, and a backdrop for crafting lasting memories,” shares the Trinity Fireside team.
Trinity Fireside | 972.215.7675 | www.trinityfireside.com
Starpower
In today’s world, anything you enjoy indoors can often be replicated outdoors. Thanks to modern technology, Starpower and Ed Kellum and Sons can help you design an outdoor retreat equipped with everything you need for entertaining or simply relaxing in your extended living area. Given the challenges of extreme heat and unpredictable rain, an outdoor television that safely houses all necessary electrical components is a wise investment. For cinema enthusiasts, Starpower offers an impressive 180” video wall! While enjoying your movie, you won’t sacrifice sound quality, as outdoor speakers designed to withstand various weather conditions and resist corrosion will immerse you in the experience. They even provide rock-like speakers to blend with your landscaping, and many systems can be controlled via smartphone.
Although Ed Kellum and Sons offers a variety of high-end grills for the outdoor culinary experts, dining al fresco can extend beyond grilling. You can now construct a complete outdoor kitchen featuring refrigerators, pizza ovens, warming drawers, wine coolers, and so much more.
As you finalize your backyard setup, consider incorporating a security system. With over 20 years of experience in security services, Starpower provides cameras that allow for remote monitoring of any movement around your home, as well as stored footage for later review. Their advanced night-vision technology enables nighttime surveillance, accessible remotely to keep you informed about your property’s security, even when you’re away.
Starpower | 972.503.6005 | www.star-power.com
“Outdoor TVs are fully enclosed and weather-resistant; they can be washed off with a hose, and provide a stunning picture, even in direct sunlight.” – David K. Pidgeon, CEO, Starpower
Patio Works
Contemporary landscaping integrates a variety of textures and elements. If you’re seeking innovative ideas that blend aesthetics with functionality, the landscape architects at Patio Works are eager to revitalize your yard. “The only constraint to how your outdoor patio can evolve is your imagination,” states Mark Sorenson, owner of Patio Works.
Choosing the right materials is crucial for creating the perfect outdoor patio. You will want to thoroughly evaluate the available options to ensure they align with your home’s overall appearance. Additionally, consider the pre-existing hardscaping in your yard, as the color, shape, and dimensions of the stones used will affect the final ambiance. The experts at Patio Works can walk you through available choices and assist in bringing your vision to life.
Given how much time you’ll be spending in the backyard in the coming months, it is essential that it feels warm and welcoming. Your own slice of paradise is just within reach.
Patio Works, Inc. | 214.956.7801 | www.patioworksinc.com
(Free consultation/estimate)
Texas Mosquito Control
Nothing can ruin an outdoor barbecue or pool day faster than an invasion of mosquitoes. These nuisances not only leave you itching but can also carry severe diseases. According to Mark Kellner of Texas Mosquito Control, you don’t have to endure these bothersome bugs. He recommends a mosquito misting system as the most effective means of protecting your outdoor spaces. “It automatically sprays at scheduled times to eliminate mosquitoes in the area and helps deter them from returning,” explains Kellner.
This system emits a fine mist around and under the plants in your yard using strategically placed nozzles, drawing from containers that operate on a timed schedule during peak mosquito activity—early morning, dusk, and evening—creating a barrier that effectively neutralizes these insects and other flying pests. Mark will assess your yard to determine the optimal placement for the system and maintain it during the busy summer months, ensuring it remains filled for continued protection. With pesky insects no longer a concern, you and your guests can fully enjoy outdoor gatherings with your friends and family.
Texas Mosquito Control | 972.248.3373 | www.texasmosquitocontrol.com
(Free consultation)
