Ways to Spruce Up Your Patio or Deck

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The St. George, UT home builders, Ence Homes design team created a wonderful home. As summer nears you’ll find yourself spending more time outside. Create an outdoor living space that’s trendy, reflects your personality and you’ll actually use. Sprucing up your patio or deck doesn’t have to be expensive. It can be a fun activity that brings the beauty outside to match the beauty inside of your Ence Homes. Here are several ways to spruce up your patio or deck. 

Clean up – as simple as it sounds removing anything you don’t intend on using is a way to spruce up your patio or deck. Once you’ve cleaned it up sweep and dust the area.

Tablecloths – throwing a tablecloth on your table could help disguise an old or rundown table, be good for parties and also bring a nice element to your outdoor living space.

Buy new furniture– purchasing new stylish furniture can liven up your patio or deck. Coordinate your furniture sets color scheme and style to match what the St. George, UT home builders created for you. You can add pillows and some appliances to make your outdoors living space functional like the indoors.

Free standing fountain – a free standing fountain can bring tranquility to your patio or deck and be a great place to relax and unwind.

Add lighting – lighting’s a simple and cheap way to add spunk to your patio or deck. You can use solar lights or candles. Put candles in ordinary dirking glasses to place on your table. For atmosphere, use the outlets installed by the St. George, UT home builders in your covered patio to hang up Christmas lights, Chinese balls, Chinese lanterns or rope lights.

Rugs – rugs just aren’t for the interior of your home. Outdoor rugs enhance your exterior and should be an extension of your interior by adding warmth and color to the exterior. They’re sturdy and designed to endure the elements.

Plants – planting seeds and watching them bloom add life. You can create a project with your family by watering, fertilizing, trimming and removing the weeds from the containers.

 

Grilling Tips to Celebrate National Barbecue Month

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The weather is warming up, outdoor cooking season is upon us and Memorial Day is quickly approaching. May is National Barbecue Month. Before you fire up the grill at your new homes in St. George, UT it’s important to brush up on your grilling skills. Ence Homes offers your grilling tips to celebrate National Barbecue Month.

Keep it clean – clean your grill before each use to ensure your food doesn’t get stuck on the grates and that there aren’t any unwanted flavors or debris on your food.

Grill placement – position your grill on stable ground, at least three feet away from your home and away from any overhangs or flowers. Test the direction of the wind to avoid smoke getting into your eyes or from blowing into your home.

Preheat the grill – preheat your grill at least 15 to 20 minutes prior to barbecuing.

Keep things close – to keep an eye on the grill and to avoid so you’re not running back inside your new homes in St. George, UT have everything you need to grill nearby including your food, cooking utensils and anything else needed to cook. Use long-handled utensils to avoid burning yourself.

Safe Grilling – keep a fire extinguisher handy and baking soda nearby to control any grease fires.

Thaw your meats– never put cold foods on your grill. Don’t thaw your foods at room temperature but defrost in your fridge or in a microwave and remember to cook immediately.

Soak your bamboo – your bamboo skewers must be soaked for 30 minutes before placing them on the grill. You can elect to use metal skewers to avoid soaking, especially if you don’t have the time or are forgetful.

Cook meat thoroughly – grill on both sides by turning your fish, beef and poultry at least once for even cooking.

Cleanliness – to avoid cross contamination always use clean plates and utensils to transfer raw and cooked foods. Keep your works surfaces clean and wash your hands frequently.

Following these tips will allow you to enjoy National Barbecue Month and the rest of your summertime barbecue festivities at your new homes in St. George, UT with your family and friends.

Tuscany Ridge Grand Opening!

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Ence Homes invites you to their NEW TUSCANY RIDGE COMMUNITY GRAND OPENING ON SATURDAY, MAY 14th! Come tour the new Tuscany Ridge model. The Grand Opening is from 10am-5pm and free hot dogs will be served from 11am-2pm. Directions to Tuscany Ridge Community.Ence Homes is excited to open its newest community in the City of St. George. Tuscany Ridge introduces a new Tuscan and Southwest-European architecture in single and two-story homes.

Nine new home designs will debut at Tuscany Ridge, ranging from 1,528 square feet to 3,000 square feet. Homes here will feature a variety of architectural options, allowing homeowners to create their perfect living space with an array of impressive included features. Ence Homes is also committed to energy efficiency – building a better home for our homeowners and the environment.

Conveniently located off Dixie Drive, Tuscany Ridge offers residents a great location, with nearby schools, parks, bike and walking trails, restaurants, healthcare, shopping, and movie theaters. All of these modern day conveniences will be right at your fingertips.

Be among the first to call Tuscany Ridge home. Call us today to join the interest list for Tuscany Ridge.

Fun Ways to Celebrate the Women in Your Life for Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is a time to honor and celebrate the special women in our lives. Whether they’re mothers, wives, grandmothers, sisters, aunts or friends Ence Homes appreciates all they’ve done and continue to do. Here are some fun ways to celebrate the women in your life for Mother’s Day in your homes for sale in Mesquite, NV

Family Karaoke – Nothing will show the women in your life how much you love them than singing karaoke songs devoted to them. Mom can join in or simply enjoy the kids, grandkids and Dad sing.

Mother’s Day Celebration – The way to a woman’s heart is for her to have a day off from cooking. Host a Mother’s Day celebration BBQ or feast with their favorite foods at your homes for sale in Mesquite, NV. This is a great way to honor the women in the life and have the family over for good times.

Thank You – Call up all the special women in your life and thank them for being an integral part of your life. A simple thank you goes a long way and shows them

Marathon Mania – Are the Moms movie lovers? At your home, have a marathon of the women in your life’s favorite movies, actor, and T.V. series.

Quality time –Make it appoint to spend quality time with the Mom’s in your life. It can be economical or expensive and range from whatever Mom wants to do from going to an amusement park, white water rafting, skydiving, going to the theater or taking a daytrip.

Mom Coupons – Enlist the help of the kids to create a coupon book for Mom that will have a list of tasks you’ll do for her. The kids will enjoy creating the booklet that Mom is sure to enjoy. They can be daily chores around your homes for sale in Mesquite, NV, a spa day and anything you know they’re sure to enjoy.