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Karl Lohnes: Extending the patio season at home

Karl Lohnes Canada AM home and decor expert
Published Thursday, September 9, 2010 9:18AM EDT

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From hot days to cool nights, it's hard to plan evening entertaining outside lately. Here's a few ideas featured on the show that will keep you toasty and extend evening entertaining outside. All products are from Home Hardware and can be found in stores or on their website www.homehardware.ca

5 Piece Patio Set, Firepit

Granite table top
Granite top table and firepit package for table
4 aluminum motion cushion chairs

Item: 5517-159 $329.99 -- Outdoor Propane Firebowl with Cover

Heat output of 30 000 BTU's
20lb tank = 15-20 hours burning time
Electric ignition with adjustable valve

Item: 6420-728 Electric Outdoor BBQ $249.99

Maximum temperature 687 degrees F or 364 degrees C
Built in 3 hour safety timer
Overall size: 21-1/4" L x 16-7/8" W x 9-1/8" H

Item: 5517-014 Cast Iron Chiminea $199.99

Durable cast iron construction
Cooking grill included
For burning wood

Item: 376-535 Fleece Blanket $21.99

Constructed in soft and cozy fleece
Zippered fleece bag holds blanket and doubles as pillow
54" x 78"

Item: 4310-849 Wide Cylinder Vase $7.49

Can display decorations
Also works as a pillar candle holder
8" diameter x 9" tall

Item: 4330-454 3 x 6" LED Candle $8.99

Realistic flickering candle look
No open flames
Child and pet friendly

Item: 3850-447 Delonghi Coffee Maker/Thermal pot $129.99

24 hour programmable timer is convenient and easy-to-use
Double-walled thermal carafe - the unique vacuum-sealed design retains heat, to keep coffee hot for hours - it preserves that great coffee flavour from the moment you brew it
Shower head design - helps to extract your coffee's full, natural flavour by allowing water to completely saturate all coffee grounds

Item: 6330-440 Deluxe Powder Coated Tabletop Patio Heater $149.99