Here is another great electronic development for the iPOD. It's a transmitter and speaker combination designed to float in a pool. The transmitter can be used up to 150 away and provide a signal. You can add up to 10 speakers on this system. Each speaker is 5 watts and 3 inches in size. The overall diameter with the protective casing measures 6 ½ inches. The transmitter runs on 900 mhz so it should not interfere with a home's wireless network. Each pool speaker runs on 6AA batteries and is designed to last up to 10 hours. There are LED lights that add ambience for night time use. Price: Speaker with Transmitter - $149; Each Additional Speaker - $100. Buy product: here.
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B&B Italia refines the patio chair with their Crinoline collection by designer Patricia Urquiola that features hand woven detailing done by local artisans in the Philippines. The Crinoline collection is an extensive series of outdoor furniture which includes high and low back chairs fit for the most exotic locations in the world including your backyard. High Back Arm Chair $3,280 See the entire collection here.
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Here is a large outdoor furniture dining set from American maker Kingsley Bate. This 10 seat option comes with 7 Nantucket dining chairs and a dining bench. Kingsley Bate uses primarily Javanese teak that is harvested from carefully controlled plantations. A nice feature is how this set comes together for an outdoor meal or can be broken up and placed around a pool or patio. Kinglsey Bate uses "old world" construction techniques of mortise and tenon-joinery to ensure high quality standards and promote the useful life of its products. Set price: $4,464. Buy product: here.
Gas grills make outdoor cooking so much easier and healthier than sparking up the charcoal, especially when your leisure time is limited and valuable. KitchenAid is set to release their new 27", 36" and 48" freestanding and built-in gas grills that incorporate features designed to take the guess work out of cooking such as dual timers, automatic shut-off and a fuel time remaining indicator. For the cooks who aspire to have the full service outdoor kitchen, this new collection includes built-in side burners, warming drawers with a slow cook function, grill canopy hoods, a refrigerator, ice maker, a sink with a various mount options, a single on/off lever faucet, built-in trash and utility drawers and access doors for built-in grills.
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Decorating a patio is an art form these days. There are so many options on the market. In this article I set out to present 20 different outdoor furniture shapes for readers. My reasoning is the first decision to make is to determine what shape of furniture fits your lifestyle. It could be a dinette set, chaise, or a sofa that may best suit your family when you think about spending time outside and enjoying life. As I worked on this piece, I was surprised by the number of choices available. All of the pieces shown here are from the same furniture maker which should make it easier to pick out what looks best for you.
This armchair is a fun piece. The squared off look provides a stable base even on windy days. It features a comfortable set of arms and a deep seat cushion to provide an easy seating experience.
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