A new year means a fresh start to living life a little bit differently than the previous year. Do you have an outdoor space that you only use during the day or the summer instead of year round? If you have a backyard that isn’t living up to its fullest potential, it’s time to add some outdoor living upgrades to your New Year’s Resolutions.

As an electrical contractor, your customers rely on your expert recommendations. Infratech heating systems offer the mounting and color options you need to specify a seamless look for your outdoor electrical projects From now until March 2017, when you specify Infratech heating systems on your next project, you can earn a $50 or a $100 Visa¼ Gift Card, thanks to Infratech’s Electrical Contractors Cash Reward Promo.

The newly constructed “Wave House,” a 5,700 sq. ft. Venice home sitting on Morningside Way, is a true stunner. Featuring 6 rooms including an expansive outdoor space, it was built from the ground up, taking 17 months to complete. With its organic shape and white aluminum skin, it’s distinctively created by architect and designer, Mario Romano. We recently spoke with Romano about his inspiration behind his beautiful, unique, and intricate design.

Halloween doesn’t have to be just for the kids! Throw a fun and sophisticated costume party in your outdoor space, turn up the heat with Infratech heaters and impress your friends all night long with cocktails they’ve never seen before. We’ve rounded up our 8 favorite staple cocktails with a haunting twist for your outdoor Halloween party.

Founded in 2006, Alhadeff Group is a boutique general contracting team that builds personalized designs for their clients in Seattle. In a city that rains often, it’s common for outdoor spaces to not be utilized to their fullest potential. In their 10 years in business, Alhadeff Group has created beautiful living spaces that allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoors, rain or shine, in comfort. We talk to founder, Sam Alhadeff, about this North Seattle home renovation.

As the weather begins to cool down, it’s time to do some maintenance in your home, including your outdoor space. It’s important to make sure everything will operate efficiently through the cold and rain. Here is a checklist of to-dos to extend your outdoor living safely and comfortably.

Aaron Neubert, founder of ANX, is one of the top architects for designing contemporary homes and commercial spaces in Los Angeles. Because of his expertise in making beautiful, complex designs that are still practical and functional, his projects have been featured in various publications such as the LA Times, which recently featured a home Aaron Neubert designed in the Hollywood Hills. We talked to him about his inspirations and why Infratech heaters were his top choice for this project.

Labor Day is the last major holiday of the summer when you can spend a full day with your family before the kids go back to school. If you don’t have a trip or getaway planned for the three day weekend, what better way to celebrate than right in your own backyard? Here are some essentials to throwing a fun-packed Labor Day party.

Señor Mist is a family-owned and operated company that are experts in outdoor climate control options. The company name represents the southwest flair of Arizona and its hot summers and cold winter nights. They have installed misting systems, rolling shutters, and Infratech heaters into numerous residential and commercial outdoor spaces. We spoke with Rex Yuhas, owner of Señor Mist, to get a professional perspective on how he and his team work with clients to design their outdoor space.