We are continuing our series of answering your most popular questions.   We have covered things like, “Will I lose my interior natural light with a covered patio?,”  and “Why is budget so important?”  A few to come are “Pool or patio first?,” and “Can you screen my existing patio?”  This week we are answering … “How long does your typical project take to build?”  Good one, eh?

So you want to know how soon you’ll be able to enjoy your new outdoor lifestyle?  Use this handy guide to know when your custom patio project needs to begin in order to be completed by these commonly requested dates. Factors such as material supplies and weather prevent us from guaranteeing completion dates, but we understand your desire for having projects completed for the important elements of your outdoor style. We created this guide to give us the best opportunity to serve you by getting started in a timely fashion for your desired completion date.

First, determine when you want your project completion to be, then discover what month you’ll need to contact our office to get started.  We look forward to building your dream, and it all starts here …

Valentine’s Day is all about love and spending time with your special someone. The typical Valentine’s date usually involves dinner out but restaurants are so crowded and busy that a romantic evening is often difficult to achieve with all the hustle and bustle. Imagine spending a relaxing romantic evening at home in your Texas Custom Patios outdoor living space and avoiding all the crowds and traffic. If you like the idea of spending February 14 on your patio, read on for some great ideas for making the night more romantic than ever.

Set the Mood

Lighting really helps to set the mood for a romantic evening. The trick is achieving a soft warm glow without it being too bright or too dark. Ceiling lights on dimmers are an obvious first choice. You can also add in some candle light or hang string lights for a great romantic atmosphere. Don’t be afraid to go all out with the candles… you can pick up hundreds of tea lights for just a couple of dollars. Don’t forget about the cozy outdoor fireplace. You’ll love the light and warmth while you sit close to each other.

Set the Table

What’s on the Valentine’s day menu? Be sure to know your partner’s likes and dislikes. You may want to steer the menu towards lighter foods that don’t leave you feeling overly full. Opt for lightly seasoned vegetables and smaller portions of grilled meats. Lighter meats like pork or chicken don’t feel as heavy as red meats typically do. If you do choose red meat, go for the filet mignon or tenderloin over a big sirloin or t-bone.  Our “Recipes of the Month” are perfect for any palette … see recipes for Grilled Pizza and Chocolate Fondue here!

Set the Conversation

Be prepared for your romantic time together with good questions to ask. It’s amazing how couples who have been together for many years can still learn new things about each other as a result of a few well thought out questions. You may want to spend some time thinking about some questions you want to ask. Obviously you’ll want to avoid touchy subjects, instead focus on questions that will allow you to talk about your future and dreams. If you need help you can search online for romantic questions. The results will certainly range from mild to spicy and you’ll want to choose ones that are best for your relationship. You may even write them out on pieces of paper and take turns asking each other.

Sounds amazingly delicious, right?  For you two lovebirds we are grilling up your favorite pizza, sipping some champagne and dipping your most-loved sweets in chocolate!  The weather is supposed to be gorgeous in Texas this weekend, so a date night on the patio might just be perfect!

Let’s get  cookin’ ..

Grilled Pizza

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon white sugar

Chocolate Fondue

Now cheers with your favorite champagne to a wonderful evening, a beautiful view and to someone you love.

Happy Valentine’s Day from everyone at Texas Custom Patios!