Backyard Living
Fall is one of the most popular times of the year due to the cooler weather, cozier clothes and warmer décor. Decorating for autumn is a fun experience because you get to create a beautiful space to enjoy for these precious few weeks. If you are looking to decorate your patio for fall, take a Read More
Fall in the Austin and San Antonio areas is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. And what conjures up that warm autumn feeling better than an inviting fire? For many of us, some of our favorite memories are of evenings spent before a cozy campfire with family, or of harvest season celebrations around bonfires with friends. The Read More
Enjoy a Longer Swim Season with Pool Heaters
Backyard Living, Featured, Get the Scoop, Texas Pools and Patios
In our area of south central Texas, we are fortunate to enjoy a long pool season. It always comes as a bit of a let-down, though, when pool season finally comes to an end. Delay the inevitable this year with one of these great options for raising the temperature of your pool water. Energy Efficient Read More
Swim-Up Bars and Dining for Your Texas Pool
Backyard Living, Family Fun, Featured, Pool Design, Swimming Pool Design, Texas Pools and Patios
No longer a luxury found only at high-end hotels and resorts, swim-up bars and dining areas are popping up in private pools everywhere! With the growing popularity of outdoor kitchens and bars, access from the pool just makes sense. You never need to leave the water to enjoy a tasty meal or refresh with a Read More
The 4th of July is our nation’s celebration of independence and brings out the best in barbecue and backyard entertaining. But did you also know that July 4th is national country music day? Considering that Austin is the live music capitol of the world and that country great George Strait comes from the San Antonio Read More
Summer is perfect for spending time outdoors with family and friends – especially in your own backyard! Allow us to offer a few outdoor living ideas to help you get more enjoyment from your Austin or San Antonio backyard escape. You can also watch our video here. Fireplace or Fire-pit Read More
Texas Pools and Patios is proud to be featured as the cover story of the March/April 2015 issue of NHOME Magazine. This is exciting news for Texas Pools and Patios as they continue to press forward with their goal of building quality pools while maintaining top customer service. The article details the importance of having Read More
For every social and family gathering, your outdoor kitchen is likely to be the center of the activities. It is in fact considered an extension of your home. Gone are the days of limiting your outdoor cooking with just grilling hamburgers and steaks. With innovation and creativity, your outdoor kitchen can now be equipped with Read More
Lighting plays a major role in the design, comfort, visual quality and atmosphere of your outdoor living space. In most cases, backyard lighting ideas are an expression of the homeowner or pool owner’s style. Backyard lighting works in harmony with other design components to highlight the different areas in the backyard, especially the swimming pool Read More
Tired of your usual pool party ideas? Why don’t you try something festive and creative? This May, celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a twist. Instead of going out to street parties, you can opt to stay at home, decorate your backyard and celebrate the event by the pool with tacos and margaritas. Cinco de Mayo Read More