Featured Vendor: Marina Pool, Spa & Patio
In 1979, mother-daughter duo Peg and Margaret Mangieri founded Marina Pool, Spa & Patio and began selling pools and accessories from their garage. Since that time, they’ve expanded to offer a full range of patio and outdoor living fixtures such as luxury patio furniture, outdoor kitchen appliances, and fire features. For the last 22 years they’ve been operating from a low-overhead location in Lakewood, Colorado, that allows them to offer high-end, name-brand products at incredibly low prices to customers all over the Denver area. Stop by their showroom on Wadsworth and Jewell to see all the ways you can transform[...]
Why Does Beer Go So Well with BBQ?
It’s that time of year: Coloradans from Durango to Sterling are saying “good riddance” to the season’s last snows and heading outside to fire up their grills. No doubt we’ll be washing down all of that grilled goodness with a few of Colorado’s favorite craft-brewed beers. But why does beer go so well with barbecue? The truth is that beer is a great complement to all types of foods, but the caramelization of meats that happens on the grill is particularly suited to be complemented by the toasty, roasty, and smoky flavors of beer. In fact, the chemical process, known[...]
Creating A Leisure Oasis
A deck or patio addition is immediately functional for barbecues, furnishings, and leisure as soon as it is complete; however, that doesn’t mean you’re finished. Outdoor living on low-level decks and patios should integrate you into the beauty of the gardens and landscape. Landscaping around your deck doesn’t need to be a huge process! You don’t need to do a lot of research before you take on this extensive project, but here’s a quick overview of the process to get you started. We suggest planning prior to arranging and planting, and consulting with a landscaping designer if necessary. Before you[...]
Spring Is in Bloom – Get Your Garden in Shape
Here at DeckTec, we work hard to design, create, and maintain beautiful custom outdoor living environments for you to enjoy with friends and family. Once your deck has been built, stained, and sealed, it’s up to you to turn it in to your ideal space. One of the most beautiful and environmentally friendly ways to perk up your outdoor room is to decorate with various flowers and plants. You’ll be surrounded by colorful blossoms and luscious greenery just in time for spring! Whether you’re interested in starting out with your first potted plant or have been tending a garden for[...]
Inside Out: Defining The Outdoor Living Room
Here’s a little bit of a trick question for you: What’s the difference between an indoor and an outdoor living room? Answer: The walls! This may seem like an obvious answer, but there really is no big difference in what people do in their living spaces, whether they’re inside or out. They like to eat (barbecue), relax with their favorite beverages — possibly in front of or around a fireplace — and they like to entertain with friends and family. But instead of being surrounded by walls covered in tapestries or pictures, you’re looking at beautiful landscapes and extended views.[...]
