Sam Hickey, Author at Creekstone Outdoors

22 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving from Creekstone Outdoor Living!

Whether you’re new to Creekstone Outdoor Living or you’ve been with us for a while, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to take time off work, enjoy a great meal, and spend time with your family. What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what the team at Creekstone Outdoor Living is celebrating this Thanksgiving!

Creekstone Outdoor Living wants to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! Here’s what we’re thankful for this fall. #Creekstone Share on X

Amazing Backyard Transformations

We consider it a privilege to offer services that make your dream backyard a reality. From outdoor kitchens to customized pools, it’s amazing to see how any space can be transformed and made into something of value. Thank you for letting us be apart of your backyard upgrade.

Expert Designers Who Care

We are so thankful to have a team of designers who take pride in their work. From concept to completion, our staff strives to meet the desires of each client throughout the design process. If you’re not happy with your product, they consider it their personal mission to make sure you’re satisfied.

Pro Tip: The first step to transforming your backyard is to schedule a free design consultation. By meeting with a designer, you can ask questions and determine what features will be best for you.

Our Loyal Customers

There’s not a day that goes by that we aren’t thankful for our customers. Between the design consultations and construction process, our team loves getting to spend time with each of our clients. By the time the project is completed, we’re proud to call every a customer a new member of the Creekstone family.

Conclusion

As the holiday season begins, we hope you can take the time to be with your loved ones and enjoy Thanksgiving. Those of us at Creekstone Outdoor Living look forward to helping you make this busy season an enjoyable one!

What are your Thanksgiving plans? Share with us on social media!

15 Nov

2019 Black Saturday Holiday Sale: Grills on Clearance

The holidays are here and we’re not waiting any longer to extend our end-of-year clearance event! Every Saturday, our selection of black grills will be on clearance until Christmas. It’s what we’re calling our “Black Saturday Sale”. Starting tomorrow, November 16, 2019, choose Creekstone Outdoor Living for your holiday shopping spot!

Why wait until after Thanksgiving? Start saving this Saturday on ALL models of black grills! #BlackSaturdaySale #Creekstone Share on X

The Perfect Christmas Gift

What’s on your Christmas wish list? This holiday season, all of our top charcoal and pellet grills with a black finish are on sale every Saturday. Our selection includes, but isn’t limited to the following:

Broil King Pellet Grill
The Good-One Open Range Grill
All Primo Grill Models

1) Broil King Pellet Grill

Broil King Pellet Grill, 2019 Black Saturday Holiday Sale: Grills on Clearance, Creekstone Outdoor Living, Houston, TX

Doubling as a smoker and grill, this wood pellet grill has heavy-duty cast iron cooking grids perfect for any cookout.

2) The Good-One Open Range Grill

The Good-One Open Range Grill, 2019 Black Saturday Holiday Sale: Grills on Clearance, Creekstone Outdoor Living, Houston, TX

With a smoke chamber attached to the top, this charcoal grill has been designed to handle a variety of outdoor cooking needs.

3) All Primo Grill Models

Primo Grill-JD-XL, 2019 Black Saturday Holiday Sale: Grills on Clearance, Creekstone Outdoor Living, Houston, TX

Designed to cook large amounts of food at the same time, all of our Primo grill models will be on clearance this holiday season.

Exclusions Apply

From November 16-December 21, all of our grills with a black finish will have an extra discount applied if purchased on a Saturday. The clearance sale will last during normal Saturday store hours: 9 AM-4 PM. If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing a grill, contact one of our associates today.

Pro Tip: Like our Facebook page for future updates on clearance sales and events in our store showroom.

Your Houston Grill Provider

We are proud to offer exceptional service and low prices to Houston and surrounding areas this holiday season. Whether you’re designing your new backyard or need accessories for your grilling station, we aim to be your one-stop-shop for all of your outdoor living needs.

Are you joining us for this year’s Black Saturday Sale? Share with us on social media!

08 Nov

Swim Your Way to Better Health!

The summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean swimming has to! With access to public indoor pools and heated backyard pools, the health benefits from swimming can be accessed year-round. According to researchers, the benefits of swimming extend to all ages-it’s one of the few exercises that will give every person a full-body workout.

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming all the way to better health! #Creekstone Share on X

Swimming is usually thought of as a way to cool off during the summer months, but more and more, physical trainers are realizing how much of a great exercise program it can be. Compared to other exercises, aquatic exercise combines strength, flexibility, and cardio to create a routine that benefits your health exponentially.

Swim Your Way to Better Health! Creekstone Outdoor Living, Spring, TX

Exercise your heart

Get your heart rate up and work out your heart muscles with swimming! Because of the muscles used to keep your body floating, swimming is an aerobic exercise that can greatly increase your heart rate. By lowering your blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels, swimming at least three times a week can help guard against all types of cardiovascular disease.

Tone your muscles

Because water is denser than air, your muscles have to work harder to move throughout the water. Between pulling with your arms, balancing your core, and having to kick your legs, swimming is a great way to engage all of your muscle groups and build strength.

Pro Tip: Going to a public pool can be arduous and inconvenient. With a custom-designed pool in your backyard, you can have the added benefit of a pool house for year-round shade and privacy.

Improve flexibility

Swimming is a water-based exercise, and the low impact of water movement aids in the flexibility of your joints and ligaments. According to Livestrong.org, ninety-percent of your body is buoyant when swimming, which takes the stress off your joints. This is extremely beneficial for athletes who need rehabilitation and for older adults who have had surgical replacements.

Relieve stress

When you burn calories with any type of physical activity, your brain is stimulated and endorphins are released, which means good hormones are stimulated that make you feel good. This stress-reducing hormone decreases anxiety and improves your mental health for the long term. Some psychiatrists agree that swimming laps could even replace drugs like Prozac in the fight against depression.

Keep Swimming

Whether you need to recover from injuries or stay active with a low-impact exercise, the number of swimming health benefits can vary. No matter what the season, you should definitely incorporate swim training into your life.

Are you ready to start swimming? Contact us today about custom pool options to make swimming accessible in your backyard.

01 Nov

When is the Best Time to Build a Pool? It Depends

It’s finally time to upgrade your backyard with a new swimming pool! Once you know the design and type you’d prefer, the next question is when to build this pool. Eager homeowners may be tempted to get their pool installed as soon as possible so they can start enjoying it sooner. However, there may be very good reasons to delay construction.

When’s the best time to build a pool? There’s no definite answer to this question. Some contractors offer different prices at different times of the year, meaning that waiting for an off-season may save you some money. On the other hand, you may have other work in progress that could hinder swimming pool construction. Consider these variables before you schedule dig day.

Ready to install that new pool? When? Here’s what you need to consider before you make your decision! Share on X

Seasonal Pricing

Especially in Houston, summer is considered the peak month for swimming pool shopping and usage. However, the weather may have other consequences. With an increase in demand, you can expect pool prices to increase during the busy season. Additionally, waiting till summer to schedule your pool installation could mean you’re competing against hundreds of other homeowners who also wanted a summer pool. Not only does this mean you’ll end up waiting longer, but you also run the risk of busy contractors being distracted and not spending as much time on your pool as you’d prefer. Talk to your pool builder about off-season construction for a less hectic option.

Additional Renovations

What’s next on your backyard plan after a swimming pool? If you’re planning to add multiple other large features, like an outdoor kitchen or pergola, you’ll need to consult your pool contractor about the order of events. All the underground pipes and wires needed for an outdoor kitchen could clash with your pool’s drainage system, for instance. To keep your project simpler and less likely to cause problems, you may want to opt to install your additional features first and wait on the pool.

Pro Tip: Your contractor can probably have an outdoor kitchen and swimming pool project running simultaneously in your backyard. See if they can help you speed up the process a little more.

Wait Time

As mentioned earlier, summer is generally considered a peak swimming pool season. Consequently, pool contractors will be busy with hundreds of clients and you may find yourself waiting a long time for construction to finish. Worse, you may not be able to get your project scheduled in the summer at all. Why not start earlier? If you hire a contractor in the off-season of fall or even winter, when Houston temperatures are milder, you can rest assured your pool will be in proper working order long before summer comes.

Planning Your New Pool

Building a swimming pool is a major project for any homeowner. Since this is ultimately an addition to your house that you and your family will use for the foreseeable future, make sure the installation timing and plan work for you. Get your dream pool during the best time of year for construction!

Join the conversation and stay up-to-date with the latest pool tips, tricks, and trends.

25 Oct

5 Ideas for the Ultimate Kid-Friendly Backyard

As Houston experiences gorgeous fall weather, it’s a good time for kids to enjoy outside. Kids of all ages love to spend time in the backyard! But is your yard up to the task? Have you created a paradise for little ones to enjoy?

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Kid-Friendly Backyard Design

Even if your backyard isn’t designed specifically for children, you can still choose features that kids of all ages are sure to love. Whether you add new structures to your backyard or just revise what’s already there, tailor the experience to what your children will enjoy. Get started with these ideas:

Outdoor Kitchen
Custom Pool
Playhouse
Garden
Patio Cover

1) Outdoor Kitchen

With cooler weather on its way and holidays around the corner, bring the party outside by installing an outdoor kitchen. This backyard idea is great for the whole family, especially parents who might want to spend time with their kids outside. From grilling dinner on a weekend to making hot cocoa on a cool fall night, an outdoor kitchen provides families of all ages a great space to enjoy.

2) Custom Pool

You might love going to the neighborhood pool. However, it’s a whole other level of fun for your kid to have a swimming pool in their own backyard. From water slides to rock waterfalls, your new pool can be customized for your family and friends to cool off from the hot southern sun. This is a huge advantage, especially in Houston where the summer weather has a habit of lingering through the fall months.

3) Playhouse/Treehouse

Even if it’s just a swing set, children can spend hours in the backyard with toys! Playhouses or play equipment are great for sparking kids’ imagination and creating spaces where they can enjoy playing outside. From climbing walls to sand pits, the number of options available to upgrade your playhouse is endless.

And don’t forget about treehouses! Depending on the size of your backyard and availability of trees, a treehouse can create a great imaginative space for your kids. With treehouse plans ranging in size and material, your backyard will become the prime hangout spot.

4) Garden

Create a space that is kid-friendly by adding features that make your backyard inviting and fun to enjoy. That being said, think about adding flowers or an herb garden to enhance your backyard. Your kids might even want to help keep the plants alive by helping water them throughout the year, which is a help to both parents and boredom!

5) Patio Cover

If your backyard doesn’t have any trees for shade, add a patio cover or pergola to your space. This is an important feature to have, especially for families with younger children who might need a way to take a break from the heat of the sun.

Pro Tip: Is your backyard shaded? With a wide arrange of design options, a patio cover could be customized to match the style of your home or backyard space.

Give Your Kids Their Dream Space

Let your kids have fun and get some fresh air without leaving your backyard! With a few new features or a revision of what you already have, you could give your kids the perfect play area in your own space.

Connect with us to learn more about building a kid-friendly backyard with custom features.

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