As the new series of commercials reminds us, “before there was seltzer, there was Smirnoff ICE.” The iconic late ‘90s flavored malted beverage is back, with new spokesperson Trevor Noah attending a backyard gathering and dispensing what the ad campaign calls “delicious adv-ICE.” 

This year’s New American Home celebrates both luxury and energy-effiency — a natural fit for Infratech. Located in Ascaya, a high-end home community in Henderson, NV with spectacular mountain views of the Las Vegas Valley, The New American Home features a home office, an exercise space, a spa, a game, room, a two-car garage, a rooftop deck, outdoor fire features, and floor-to-ceiling, sliding-glass-doors to frame the beauty of the outdoor surroundings, in addition to the usual bedrooms and bathrooms. The outdoor living spaces include 6 Infratech WD-Series 39" Heaters with flush mount frames, integrated into the home's smart home system with the Home Management Panel. 

Last time we checked in with lifestyle expert Sarah McGill, she was showcasing her newfound abilities to host family and friends in her outdoor room thanks to the year-round comfort of Infratech heaters. With the holiday season in the rearview and the realization that despite the chilly Oklahoma winters, she could expand her space to entertain as well as the length of time her guests could enjoy the outdoors, Sarah decided to host a Super Bowl party outside.

Beloved by health-conscious celebrities and fans of high-quality, organic produce, Erewhon Markets exemplify Southern California’s high-end outdoor living culture. As the company itself says, “Erewhon is more than a grocery store, we are a community of people who are united in our love for pure products that protect the health of people and our planet.” The store’s savvy clientele doesn’t just appreciate good food; they also understand good design. So, Erewhon’s choice of Infratech’s SL-Series heaters for their spacious outdoor patios made perfect sense. Our barely noticeable heaters blend seamlessly into the design of the space. They’re also an eco-friendly choice since they’re made from recyclable materials and operate with zero greenhouse emissions, odors or ultraviolet light.

The results are in! We’d like to extend a special thanks to everyone who entered our 2022 Outdoor Living Design Contest! Our panel of judges – Chris Fenmore of Garden Studio Design, Bob Kleiman of Structure Home, and Salomon Daniel & Dalia Feldman of SD Design Studio – reviewed all of the wonderful entries and we are excited to announce Laura Parsons of Parsons Interior Design as the Grand Prize winner!

Most people don’t think of Oklahoma as an outdoor entertaining hub for the holidays. They haven’t visited Sarah McGill’s home. An Infratech heating system enabled Sarah and her family to enjoy their outdoor living space all year round, welcoming family and friends for game days, holidays and hangouts. The heaters’ flush mount installation enables them to blend seamlessly into the ceiling treatment, for a contemporary look that complements Sarah’s cozy seasonal style.

DIYer Nicole has been sharing her home remodel story — and it’s exciting to see it come along, room by room. This holiday season, she’s transformed her outdoor entertaining space into an all-seasons haven where she can host guests or simply enjoy a morning cup of coffee in comfort. To complete the project, she selected three CD-Series heaters with Motif Mediterranean decorative fascias and a Universal Control Panel, for hands-free convenience in any season.

Three decades ago, Jim Sweeney founded Mom’s Design Build, a firm named in honor of his mother’s care, problem-solving skills, and innate ability to champion the human spirit. The firm has kept this ethos at its core over the course of its existence, aiding Jim and his business partner Craig Weckman as they developed Mom’s Design Build into the most award-winning firm in the Twin Cities area.