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WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR SUMMER KITCHEN

A summer kitchen is a grilling and food preparation area outside, usually on a covered porch. At Collins Builders, we custom design the layout and materials for our clients to build a summer kitchen that functions for their families’ outdoor lifestyle. There are several popular items you might want to include in your new grill area, depending on how you cook and entertain.

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BEAUTIFUL WOOD PORCH CEILINGS

Today’s popular floorplans often include large covered entry and rear porches. These not only make a beautiful architectural statement, but they provide you with a place to create an outdoor living space. The front entry is the first thing visitors see when they arrive at your home, and a wood porch ceiling adds immediate impact. A warm stain on the rear porch ceiling can complement your outdoor furnishings and helps to make the space feel more like another room in the house.

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TOP 5 WAYS TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

Living in Florida, we are blessed with year round sunshine, mild winters, and some of the most beautiful sunsets anywhere in the world. With such a paradise all around, it makes sense to have an outdoor living space as the perfect place to take it all in. Below are our top 5 tips to help you create a retreat in your own backyard.

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