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Enter to Win a $2000 Backyard Bash! |
Live music, delicious food, and all of your friends having a great time in your backyard. And the best part...it's all free for one lucky winner! All you have to do is go to www.Belgard.biz to enter our Belgard Backyard Bash Sweepstakes by uploading a snapshot of your backyard. Any photo will do, as long as it's your backyard. There's no purchase necessary. All you need is a backyard, a camera, and access to the internet. Enter now through July 31, 2011.
For more details on the Belgard Hardscapes Backyard Bash Sweepstakes, click here.
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Looking for an economical way to makeover your backyard? You can renovate now and pay later with our Belgard Preferred Payment program. Cover both the installation and product costs of Belgard patio pavers, garden wall pavers, and Belgard Elements with our same-as-cash, no-payment, no-interest, and no-fee loans. The Belgard Preferred Payment program is only available through authorized Belgard contractors and dealers.
Start planning your dream backyard today. To locate an authorized Belgard contractor, click here.
For more information on the Belgard Preferred Payment program, click here. |
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MAY RECIPE
BBQ Chicken Pizza on the Grill | |
This delicious dish is on and off the grill in less than 10 minutes. When entertaining, ask people to bring an ingredient and assemble the pizzas as a group. A great time will be had by all! For this fun and simple recipe, click here.
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SEASONAL TIP
Cleaning Tips for Gas Grills | |
To avoid build up, consider prepping grates prior to turning on the grill with a non-stick spray especially designed for grills, which are available in the baking aisle of the supermarket. Or, once the grill is warm, use a towel and coat with vegetable oil. After cooking, turn up the heat to burn off excess food particles and drippings. Once the grill cools, and while still warm, use a stiff wire brush to remove encrusted particles. Periodically remember to remove the grates and clean the burners, as well. Cast iron grates require a regular coating of vegetable oil to keep them seasoned.
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 Trends in Outdoor Kitchens
With home sales down and gas prices up, homeowners continue to look for new ways to improve their quality of life without leaving their home. According to Joe Raboine of Harmony Outdoor Living, manufacturers of the Belgard Elements product line, homeowners are trending away from simple grill islands and towards full-service outdoor kitchens.
Current trends include:
- Alternate cooking options: brick ovens, Green Eggs, and double or single side burners.
- Refrigeration: outdoor refrigerators, wine coolers, roll-top coolers, built-in ice chests, ice makers, and kegerators.
- Specialty components and accessories: sinks, lighting, sound systems, and paper-towel holders.
- Storage options: trash drawers, utility drawers, and propane tank holders.
- Bar ledge upgrades to add dining and gathering space.
"Homeowners are not just looking for a cooking surface, but an entertainment area," says Raboine. "If we get the dimensions of the items you'd like to incorporate, we can put modules together or add cutouts to create a kitchen that will not only meet, but exceed your expectations."
Click here to visit the Belgard Outdoor Kitchen Blog.
Click here to locate an authorized Belgard contractor.
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Product Profile: Lafitt Patio Slab
Belgard Hardscapes Lafitt Patio Slab premium concrete pavers feature the timeless look of natural cut stone with a slate-like texture. Similar in look to Belgard's Mega Lafitt paver line, Lafitt Patio Slab offers a thinner profile, which allows greater overlay opportunities as well as more economical usage. With three shapes to allow for a wide variety of design options, Lafitt Patio Slab is a beautiful and cost-effective alternative to natural stone for eye-catching patios and walkways. Available in a variety of colors and laying patterns, Lafitt Patio Slab easily complements any architectural style. To locate an authorized Belgard contractor, click here. |
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