With summer in full swing, all we want to do is soak up the sun, lounge by the pool and enjoy being outside. Of course, we can’t help but want a little luxury and convenience when the temperatures rise. To help with that, we’ve rounded up the perfect poolside furniture and accessories to make our time outdoors as relaxing as it is fun.

Summer is finally here, ushering in the season of outdoor entertaining, pool parties and grill master feasts. Whether hanging out in the backyard with the family or inviting guests over for a summertime gathering this is the time of year to make the most use of your outdoor space. There’s no better time than the start of the season to spruce up the backyard with fresh tech and style. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite outdoor living trends for summer 2016 to inspire your makeover before all the fun begins!

Father’s Day is just around the corner. It’s time to show the dads in your life the appreciation they deserve with unique gifts — even if they’re last minute. Can’t seem to find something better than the old golf club pen, cuff links or tie clip? We’ve got you covered. Check out our roundup of the freshest takes on traditional Father’s Day gifts, for the most memorable gift-giving year yet.    

It’s National Barbecue Month! For many of us, it’s the start of grilling season: time to gather our favorite recipes and backyard grill accessories, enjoy the warm weather and host BBQ parties in our outdoor spaces. We’ve rounded up our favorite grilling essentials for memorable outdoor food and fun this season.

Design Builders, Inc. is a residential design build company committed to designing and constructing high-end outdoor living spaces in the Washington, D.C. metro area. They’ve installed over 300 deck, screen porch, sunroom and addition projects, integrating products such as Infratech heaters into their beautiful outdoor spaces. Knowing their personal, client-focused approach to design, we were eager to speak with founder and president James Moylan to learn about the ways they work with customers to find the best personalized solutions for specific outdoor projects and lifestyles.

Last night Episode 24 of W Network’s Love It Or List It Vancouver aired, featuring Infratech heaters! The popular Canadian series showcases families who are struggling with homes that, for one reason or another, no longer suit their needs, so they’re faced with the dilemma: should they love it or list it? While interior designer Jillian Harris (formerly of The Bachelorette Season 5 and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) attempts to revive the love that the homeowners once had with a beautiful home renovation, realtor Todd Talbot tempts homeowners to relocate, presenting them with the dreamiest homes on the market.

Founded in 2003, Control4 creates personalized whole home automation and control systems that allow customers to control virtually any device in a home or business automatically. Control4’s custom integrators work with the biggest brands in consumer electronics, appliances, lighting, home security, and energy—including Infratech. The systems’ whole home integration capabilities fully illustrate what it means to have a “smart home,” making it possible to dim the lights, stream high-resolution music, turn up the heat, lock the doors and arm the security system with just one touch.

As outdoor-entertaining continues with the new spring season, we love any excuse to add new, unique pieces to our backyard to wow our guests and revamp the space. We’ve collected some of our favorite modern-style outdoor furniture and accessories to inspire your outdoor-living upgrades as you continue to host through the warm-weather seasons.

When it comes to throwing parties, we’d all love the event to come together as seamlessly and hassle-free as possible. As the weather starts to get warm and the parties move outdoors, there are many factors to consider. These must-know tips will help you keep up your top-notch host reputation through the sunny seasons.