Backyard Living

Fired Up

ByJulie Unger September 29, 2023January 16, 2026

For customers, a backyard pizza oven offers more than just convenient access to fresh, hot pizza. It fosters a sense of community and enhances outdoor gathering spaces.

In Pursuit of Wellness

ByBethany Branscum July 31, 2023January 16, 2026

Though saunas have been part of wellness routines, particularly in Scandinavia, for at least 2,000 years, the modern sauna is enjoying a resurgence thanks to its purported health benefits.

A Cold Plunge a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

ByAllison Johnson June 5, 2023January 16, 2026

Cold tubs have grown in popularity in recent years due to their purported health benefits. Unlike the hot tub, cold tubs don’t have therapeutic jet massages and aren’t meant to be lounged in for hours on end with friends.

Ledge Lounger: Moment in the Sun

ByJames Johnson January 30, 2023December 19, 2025

The words “rapid,” “exponential” and “boom” aren’t typically used in the same sentences as “lounge,” “relax” and “recline,” yet for the past three years outdoor furniture manufacturer Ledge Lounger has helped introduce some unique adjective/verb pairings.

in-lite: Light Up Your Life

ByJulie Unger October 31, 2022January 16, 2026

For some, a beautiful outdoor hot tub needs a few things: a deck, a cover and without a doubt, twinkling lights.

Play it Again

ByJulie Unger October 2, 2022January 16, 2026

Hot tubs and pools weren’t the only products to see a huge spike in sales. According to market research company NPD Group, sales of outdoor and sports toys saw a 53% increase in 2020, and while that spike may have died down, the demand seems to still be going strong.