Backyard Escapes 2015 - Holland Home Leisure

THE PERFECT ESCAPE

FROM THE GROUND UPPlenty of reasons to add a fence to your property

Creating a backyard oasis

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THE PERFECT POOL BACKYARD DREAMSMAKE YOUR DREAMS REALITY UNPLUG & RELAX P O O L S H O T T U B S B A C K Y A R D L I V I N G

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Perhaps you have heard about it, or maybe you even know someone who has one, but if you’re not sure what a

self-cleaning Swim Spa is, let us introduce you to the perfect pool!

A Swim Spa is the most universal pool available, providing an endless swim, jetted hydrotherapy seating, a backyard water park, and your own water aerobics aqua centre — loosely translated to fun and fitness for anyone lucky enough to be in one! With the world’s only Self-Cleaning Swim Spa, all of this comes with very little ongoing maintenance.

‘Will it fit in my yard?’ ‘What if I move?’ ‘Can I use it all year?’ and ‘How big is it?’ are the normal starting questions. Swim Spa’s range from 12 to 19 feet long, are eight feet wide, and are set in place with a crane, meaning most yards have more then enough space, with trees and power lines being the general obstacle to installation. Swim Spa’s can be set on a concrete pad like a hot tub, meaning you can take it with you if you move, or they can be installed in the ground, making it more likely that it would stay there. The water temperature is set on a digital display (up to a maximum of 100°F) allowing for year-round use, or the unit can be winterized to skip the coldest

WHAT IS A SELF-CLEANING

SWIM SPA?Fun & fitness for all

months of the season, so depending on your lifestyle, it can be your own personal gym 365 days a year.

Next, people generally ask who is buying these, where are they putting them and what are they using them for? The demographic seems to be single or married, kids or no kids, retired or working, homeowners, who are putting them outside or are building a Swim Spa room, who are looking for exer-cise, competitive swimming training, or a backyard waterpark for the entire family.

So what is it, exercise or fun? A quote from one of our new Swim Spa owners says it all — “Delectable as a box of chocolates but extrinsically rewarding as well. Not often something so enjoyable can be good for you at the same time!”

For the serious swimmer in the family, the patented wide-mouth swim jets provide the smoothest water current in the industry, with the ability to set the speed at the press of a button. And did we mention that maxi-mum speed is 18km/h? When it is playtime, a current like this will have the kids smiling just a little bit bigger then you’ve seen before!

The last question we hear is can we try it. Absolutely, in fact, we highly encourage it. Call ahead and we’ll plan your own private swim. Bring the entire family!

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2015 will mark the 35th season of Holland Home Leisure providing, pools, hot tubs and backyard living for our many customers. I often joke that at some point in my life I will eventually have to find a job and figure out what I want to do in life, often saying to our friends “I wonder what I am going to do when I grow up?” In 1980, when we started installing in-ground swimming pools, I could never dream that backyard living would become my career path. The real reason I joke about eventually having to find a job is because throughout most of my career I have not really considered it work to show up each day, as each day has brought a new challenge, and I have had the opportu-nity of working with some of the best people in our industry.

During my career I have had the opportunity to work with some of the best staff members I could hope to have. My greatest joy has been that many of our staff members have chosen Holland Home Leisure as their career. Our staff members are dedicated to bringing a high level of professionalism and customer service to our customers.

We have also had the opportunity to build long-term relationships with many vendor partners. We still maintain these relationships with some of our very first vendor partners from 1980. Our local, national and international vendors, supply us with high quality products and services.

We have also had the privilege to get to know many of our peers across the country, through our active involvement in the Pool and Hot Tub Council of Canada, and also through membership in the LeisureScapes Dealer Group. Through these memberships we have had the opportunity to network and share with some of the most professional dealers across the country.

Last, it has been a pleasure to be able to work with so many of our customers over these 35 years. Many of the individuals who we installed pools for during our early years still maintain a relation-ship with our company, so I would like to thank each of you for your continued support.

I think the reason why my career has not really felt like a job is because I have always enjoyed working with the people around me, be it our staff, our vendors, our peers or our customers. I consider many of them to be our friends. So when you work with great people it really does not feel like a job. Now, as I get close to end of my work-ing career, I wonder what I am going to do when I grow up?

Mike vandenHof, CEO

Over the past little while I have been trying to articulate exactly what it is that we do at Holland Home Leisure, and although that sounds like a simple task, it has proven to be more challenging than one would expect. It is easy to list the tasks that we do, the products and services we provide, but that still is not what I’m looking for. Then there is the endless list of cliché statements that we are all familiar with and I’m certain that is not what I’m looking for either.

Offering People Opportunities for Enjoyment – I believe this is what we do, and really, this is what drew Andrea and myself to this busi-ness, the enjoyment that we have in our own backyard. How much can one person enjoy a pool? Well, it depends. I try to swim every day, and if that was the only enjoyment that came from my pool, that would be worth it to me. But the truth is, that is the tip of the iceberg. The times we share with family and friends in our own little oasis are where I find the most enjoyment. This is what we try to provide for our customers, and this is why I love my job.

Wherever you are in the process of creating or refining your oasis, every year I encourage you take on a new project to enhance the experience. Piece by piece, it will all come together and you’ll enjoy your leisure time more and more. Water, fire, food is the basic formula; but don’t forget music, shade, seating, lighting, the pesky mosquitos, games, and whatever else you choose to incorporate.

Our customers – thank you for choosing Holland Home Leisure, and thank you very much for your business. Enjoy your next Vacation at Home!

Mark Van Zoost, President

VACATION AT HOME

WORKING WITH ‘FRIENDS’

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CONTENTS For a listing of the National content, please turn to the page after page 12.

47 HOLLAND HOME LEISURE’S DATES TO REMEMBER Cut this one out and put it on your fridge

2 WHAT IS A SELF-CLEANING SWIM SPA?Fun & fitness for all A Swim Spa is the most universal pool available, providing an endless swim, jetted hydrotherapy seating, a backyard water park, and your own water aerobics aqua centre

8 FEATURED FURNITURE Create your backyard oasisThe perfect balance of traditional design recreated with modern materials.

42 THE MODERN ABOVE-GROUND POOLUnplug & relax all summer longNot the ‘tin can look’ of years past, the modern above-ground pool blends new style with new technologies.

44 OUR LIFE AT HOLLAND HOME LEISUREMixing fun with work year roundGetting together outside work gives us a break from the busy summer days at Holland Home Leisure.

38 MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY The choices are endlessWhether you choose to revamp your existing pool or you plan to replace that old tired swing set with a new exciting back yard retreat, Holland Home Leisure has the experience to make your dream a reality.

39 BACKYARD DREAMS Options for all tastesChoose your pool style.

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One of Holland Home Leisure’s most popular lines has been the beautiful Envirowood furniture

from Seaside Casual. With collections ranging from traditional to ultra modern, Seaside has moulded their esthetics after the coastal communities of the eastern seaboard.

Seaside’s Envirowood frame offers an impressive 20-year guarantee. Made of high-density polyethelene and marine- grade stainless steel, this furniture is made for a Nova Scotia climate. It is the perfect outdoor furniture addition to any ocean-side cottage or inland oasis. Holland Home Leisure offers a wide variety of vibrant shades in Seaside Casual’s classic looking Shellback Adirondacks. These chairs are the perfect balance of traditional design recreated with modern materials.

MADE FOR OUR CLIMATE Perfect balance of traditional & modern

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Kettler outdoor furniture was a new and exciting addition to our leisure

lineup in 2013, and quickly became one of our hottest sellers. Their eye-catching and colourful collections of wrought iron furniture are lightweight and compact, but offer full-size comfort. Perfect for adding a punch of colour to any backyard oasis, Kettler offers many pieces in red, green and a more tradi-tional grey.

Kettler offers their beautiful wrought iron collections with electrotherm technology, which means pieces that are specifi-cally developed for the harshest outdoor elements, that won’t burn your bottom on those sunny summer days.

Holland Home Leisure has expanded their Kettler lineup for the 2015 season, adding more versatile and colourful options including the “Happy” chair. This is a stackable, resin chair that will brighten up any poolside space. We know you’ll love it!

LIGHTWEIGHT & COMPACTFull-size comfort

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OW Lee makes an elegant mixture of durable wrought iron and wrought aluminum furniture, with pieces

ranging in size and style to fit any backyard seating or dining space. They are most known for their casual fire tables. With hearth tops available in both porcelain tile and cast aluminum options, these fire tables can really be matched to any décor.

BACKYARD PARADISE Fashion-forward backyard design

Over the past eight years, Ebel has been one of our most popular brands of quality outdoor furniture. Every

year they are introducing new collections to stay on top of growing industry trends, and 2015 is no exception.

We will be adding two of their new collec-tions to our showroom floor in this season. Granville is a modern take on a traditional look which is available in two beautiful frame colours. Granville has the curve appeal to suit any 5* resort and we think it will not only look beautiful shore side but will also help create your very own backyard paradise inland.

The second new collection from Ebel we will be adding to our floor is Calais. This unique modular set can be arranged to fit any deck or patio. Calais has a tight weave that proves it to be both classic and contemporary. This fashion forward design with customiz-able options is going to be a show stopper!

Stop in to our New Minas showroom and check out Ebels timeless classics along with their fresh new line up!

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CLEARANCE SALE!!Kick off to Spring Furniture Sale!

Over the years we have brought in a lot of inven-tory and now are left with

some discontinued product! We have dining sets in sling and wicker, complete seating sets, and some ‘odds and ends’ in a variety of frame colours and cushion selections. If you are looking to add to a set you have already purchased at HHL we may have the perfect addition, or we may have a complete set that is exactly what you are looking for with discount pricing! There really is something for everyone! Make sure to ask our sales staff about what is available in the clearance section, because some of it may be hidden in the warehouse!

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For some pool aficionados, only a heated pool will do, even in the dog days of summer.

XVI AN OASIS FOR ENTERTAINING

Canadians clamouring for backyard kitchens.

XX MASON JAR ENTERTAINING

The Mason Jar has long held more than jams and preserves.

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VIII THE FINISHING TOUCHES

A well-planned selection of plants can be versatile and practical to suit your lifestyle and maximize your enjoyment of your backyard oasis.

X FROM THE GROUND UP There are plenty of reasons why

you should consider adding a fence to your property.

XII PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Great ideas to help enjoy

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With utility costs reaching record highs, with no relief in sight, more Canadians are opting out

of buying a second home in favour of a new vacation destination — their own backyard.

Coined ‘staycations,’ this trend of creat-ing a backyard oasis continues to resonate with homeowners. And why wouldn’t it? Avoiding the traffic after a long week at work is reason enough. Pair that with increasing property taxes and decreasing availability, and you see many Canadians are choosing to stay home instead.

There are a few other factors adding to this trend that might surprise you. The biggest reason homeowners, specifically Generation Xers (the 30 to 40 somethings), are investing in these backyard escapes is money. Accord-ing to the experts, investing in the outdoors has one of the biggest returns of any home renovation. Remodeling Magazine even listed the backyard deck in their top three in 2014 for return-on-investment improvements. Savvy homeowners have realized they can have beautiful outdoor escapes in their backyard with a resort feel, and when they are ready to sell their homes, recoup their investment.

So what are the ‘must-haves’ for these personal paradises? Here’s my top three list, starting with number three.

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Useable spaceDecks and patios are defi nitely important

for creating the perfect backyard. Larger patio furniture, fi replaces, even outdoor televisions, all need space to be properly used. More paver and decking companies are entering into the market with new looks and materials. This is allowing homeowners to customize their outdoors in the same manner they would the inside.

Pools are backAfter several years of bad publicity from

the real estate companies, pools are once again in demand. Throughout the late ’90s, homeowners were told that if they wanted a pool in their backyard, they were immedi-ately devaluing their property. Happily, this has defi nitely changed. New housing num-bers show that pools are on the rise when it comes to home valuation. Real estate companies have identifi ed that while a pool in the backyard may rule out certain buyers, they defi nitely attract others.

Adding to this new confi dence, home-owners have more options to customize their space. Saltwater continues to be popular, as do waterfalls, infi nity edges and lap pools. Surprisingly, urban homeowners are choos-ing pools for smaller lots instead of lawns, opting to spend their time maintaining a swimming pool instead of grass. Modern de-sign enthusiasts are now using the clean lines and angles of pools to create Zen-like spaces perfect for backyard escapes.

The numbers are also backing this trend, with increased home valuations of 10 to 12 per cent for useable outdoor space. (Centu-ry21 Canada, 2014).

When purchasing a home, buyers will often settle for a smaller indoor footprint knowing they have square footage outdoors. The traditional backyard with the big lawn is definitely changing into a landscaped space with multi-purpose outdoor rooms, complete with functional fl ooring.

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are influencing the buying decision. The outdoor kitchen truly has become an exten-sion of the home.

As a landscaper, this is an exciting time for me. Homeowners are investing in their outdoor spaces and are truly making the most of their backyards in creating these customized escapes. They are making wise choices that benefi t their families, but also continue to increase their home’s value.

The Outdoor KitchenFor years, Canadians have been patiently

waiting for the technology that allows us to have amazing outdoor kitchens in our cli-mate similar to the ones we’ve seen in warm-er locales. I can offi cially say that it’s fi nally here. We now have fridges, sinks, warming drawers, and even overhead heaters to ac-company our barbecues. Even the barbecue has transformed in radical new ways with more models coming out every day.

With all of these new improvements, homeowners do not appear to be concerned about the price. Companies like Appliance Canada are now selling lines like Lynx Grills, which have models upwards of $10,000. These are the barbecues that chefs dream about. They can reach temperatures of 1,200 degrees in minutes, ideal for sear-ing the perfect steak and look good doing it.

The esthetics of the outdoor grill are also now as important as the performance. Not only does it have to work well, the barbecue has to look great doing it as it has become the centerpiece for these outdoor kitchens in the same way a fridge or stove impacts the indoors.

While the barbecue may have once been a male-dominated purchase, more women

When you look out your back door, what do you see? Is it time to rethink how you want to spend your summers? Having your own backyard oasis has never made so much sense, but if you need a good excuse, how about never having to pack the family, pets and food into the car on a Friday and then doing it all over again on Sunday for the return trip?

Tempting, isn’t it?

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Plants can add beautiful fi nishing touches around your pool, but it’s not just

about good looks. A well-planned selection of plants can be ver-satile and practical to suit your lifestyle and maximize your en-joyment of your backyard oasis.

Deciding what will work best for you and your landscape takes some thought, ideally starting at the beginning of your pool proj-ect. How much space will you have for plants, and where? What plants fare well in your climate and environment? Which ones will be low maintenance for both your garden and pool?

Will you need some plants for privacy or sound barriers, for dis-guising fences or a storage shed? Are you dreaming of a tropical setting in the summer or a winter wonderland in the off -season? What about lighting around the plants? The list goes on — and well beyond your pool area.

“The landscape around your house should be cohesive, from the front yard to the backyard to the interior, and everything should be matching up and meet-ing up with your lifestyle,” says certifi ed landscape designer Joe Bidermann, the award-winning owner of Joe Bidermann Land-scaping Design in Fall River, N.S.

Working with a professional, such as a landscape designer or architect, right from the initial planning stages of your pool project can help you with the whole process of poolside planting and other aspects of your landscape. For example: Determining the best location for your pool, where your patio space should be and whether you will need an area for shade or entertainment. Finding out how bylaws may aff ect fences and other parts of your planning

evergreens and broadleaf ground covers. If you are looking for shade by the pool, the planting options usually are deciduous and lose leaves, so he likes to consider other options, such as a cabana or an open-sided covered structure, which also allow for the possibility of an entertain-ment area or small poolside bar.

Dreaming of a tropical setting? For planting beds Flanagan con-siders lush-looking selections, such as large-leaved rhododen-drons or magnolias and yucca plants. More exotic choices, such as a palm tree or coconut tree, can go into in pots or containers, which also are great for fl owering annuals even if you don’t have a tropical theme.

“I think the best pool designs have permanent trees, shrubs and perennials in the beds, and the colour is introduced in con-tainers, which can become focal points around the pool, adding a lot of impact,” he says.

“If you choose weather-resis-tant pots, you could replenish the planting in the late fall with pine and dogwood branches to have a lovely winter scene by your pool.”

Containers can be good pool-side solutions too if you have a small space and not enough room to put in full beds. Also think about vertical gardening to add height to your landscape, using vines or hanging baskets mounted on fences and the house. Even in larger spaces vines can work well too when you want to mask fences or sheds.

All in all, it’s about making the most of whatever space you have with poolside plants that enhance the look and enjoyment of your backyard oasis. It’s part of making family and friends feel so welcome and comfortable.

or planting. Checking that there will be proper access to the backyard and whether it will mean removing some front yard landscaping.

Your landscape consultant can help evaluate the plants you already have in your backyard and what you can keep, reuse or relocate. If there are some large mature trees, you have to be careful about protecting the root system when you put in a pool,

THE FINISHING TOUCHESA well-planned selection of plants can be versatile and practical to suit

your lifestyle and maximize your enjoyment of your backyard oasisBY

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and that even could include your neighbours’ trees, says certifi ed landscape designer Denis Fla-nagan, the manager of mem-bership and public relations for Landscape Ontario Horticultur-al Trades Association.

When it comes to choosing poolside plants, many people want to avoid a big mess from leaves and petals. Bidermann’s no-fuss suggestions include ornamental grasses, broadleaf

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“The second reason is boundaries. People are very diligent in protecting/establishing what exactly is their property.”

The safety issue is one that is a bit more extensive. Devanney says the safety issue is predominantly to keep either young children or dogs from leaving your yard — ’60 to 70 per cent of all residential fences,’ he estimates — but there are also safety factors to consid-er when you own a pool.

“Any residential pool that is at least two feet deep should require a fence that is at least five feet high,” says Devanney, noting that this guideline is actually a by-law in Halifax. “That way it can prevent wandering

Your dream backyard is almost com-plete — your ideal pool, a well-tended garden, maybe even that cute looking

gazebo with a new brick walk-way — but there is still one key question that needs to be asked: to fence or not to fence?

A seemingly simple and practical under-taking, creating a fence around your space is an important addition, and one that can have quite a long-lasting effect.

Gary Devanney, a life-long carpenter and owner of FenceMaster in Halifax, N.S., says there are a few practical reasons why you should look at installing a fence on your property — privacy, boundary and safety.

“The first reason is privacy, for themselves or for others,” says Devanney. “People may want to know their neighbours are next door, but they may not want to be able to see them all the time or they want to keep their own matters private.

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children, intoxicated adults or pets from falling in and accidentally drowning.

“Or in the winter, when a pool is covered and buried under snow, someone doesn’t fall in and sustain a serious injury.”

When looking at what type of fence to use, Devanney says it’s best to look at your reason: chain-link fences cost roughly one-third of what a wood fence would cost, but it provides far less privacy, making them ideal for when safety is your main concern. If you’re looking for privacy, then a wooden fence is more likely your route.

You may want to discuss fence options with your pool contractor. They can offer you information on the best options that fit your particular needs and wants. As well, ensure your LeisureScapes contractors check with local municipality guidelines and advise you according. Guidelines and regulations will vary across the country.

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Achieving maximum energy efficiency starts at the planning stages, says Ken Reid of Sunshine Pools in Kelowna, British Colum-bia. Reid says thinking about energy efficiency before you begin your pool installation can have a huge effect on how much energy they end up drawing.

The pump – the mechanism that circulates the pool’s water through the filtering system – is the operational heart of any pool. Not surprisingly, the energy needed to circulate thousands of gallons of water every day is considerable. The solution lies in a two-speed or variable-speed pumping system. The system works exactly as the name suggests, running at a slower, more energy efficient speed during normal operation with the ability to increase the speed during peak pool usage. “If you are operating a lot of water features like wa-terfalls and jets, you want to run the pump at full power,” says Reid. “But if you’re not operating everything at full pressure, you can cut back and save energy.”

For some pool aficionados, only a heated pool will do, even in the dog days of summer. Dialing up the thermostat to bathtub levels will increase your utility consumption; around 25ºC is an ideal swimming temperature. Another energy saving solution is to install solar panels to create heat energy and keep the pool warm.

Installing a timer to turn on the pump or the heater at optimal times can also help. Many jurisdictions now offer time-of-use electricity rates – a billing system that reduces power rates during non-peak usage hours after 11 p.m. at night or on weekends. A homeowner who can take advantage of time-of-use billing can make the best use of a timer by setting it up to run the pump during the hours of cheapest power. “Most variable speed pumps come with a timer already installed,” says Reid.

In-pool lighting and carefully designed nightscaping can be a dramatic edition to the backyard landscape. It can also be an import-ant safety factor. Keeping at least one light on in or around a pool lets people and pets know where to walk. But lights – particularly old-style flood lights – can be energy hogs. Fortunately, the latest LED lighting systems offer intense underwater lights that deliver considerable energy savings over conventional lighting along with a variety of mood-setting colours. Some LED systems can even be programmed to change colours for dramatic lighting effects.

Electricity isn’t the only consideration when it comes to saving money and resources. Water conservation can also be critical, especially in drought-prone areas or for homeowners who rely on wells for water. Andrew Sacco of Kandu Pools and Spas in Niagara Falls, Ontario, recommends installing a cartridge filtering system rather than a traditional sand filter. “With a cartridge filter you don’t need to backwash,” says Sacco. “You just take the filter out and clean it periodically. It actually cleans better than a traditional backwash-ing system.”

There are plenty of other creative ways to save as well. Covering the pool with a cover when not in use is a good way to stop heat loss. Using a product such as Cover Free to the water can help reduce evaporation. Installing fences and landscaping elements such as trees and hedges that block prevailing winds also helps. Also make sure to keep intake drains free of debris to reduce strain on the pool filtration system – another source of energy loss.

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Tom Mason

It’s hard to think of a better form of climate control on a sweltering summer afternoon than slipping into a backyard pool. Refreshing definitely, though swimming pools can be a significant source

of energy consumption in the home. Now, thanks to a new genera-tion of pool controls and products including variable speed pumps, sophisticated timer systems, solar-powered heaters and low-energy LED lighting systems, owning and maintaining a backyard pool can be an energy efficient proposition.

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Kitchen parties aren’t exclusively something that just happens indoors. Outdoor kitchens are the new, hot

place to entertain.“Whenever you invite guests to your

house, the kitchen is always the room where everyone wants to hang out,” says Don Hiebert, sales manager with Jackson Grills in Abbotsford, British Columbia. “It’s amazing that the same concept happens in the backyard — everyone is hovering around the outdoor kitchen.

“Kitchens are now the most comfortable room in your home, and in your backyard.”

Hiebert says barbecues used to be pur-chased as “disposable” items — especially in the mid-’90s before stainless steel became readily available. But in recent years, more and more homeowners have chosen to invest in a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen instead of throwing money away on dispos-able barbecues.

The options are endless: double sinks, built-in trash bins, fridges, side burners,

warming drawers, griddles, cold storage, paper towel drawers, drop-in coolers, raised bars, cocktail centres, and even beer taps ready to be fitted with a keg.

Hiebert compares putting in an outdoor kitchen to buying a new vehicle — a few will go for the top-of-the-line $60,000 model, some will choose a mid-range option costing about $20,000, and others will pick something more affordable in the $7,000 to $10,000 range.

“More people are choosing to spend money on improving their homes, so outdoor kitchen manufacturers have really opened up the market to all different budgets,” says Hiebert. “You don’t need granite countertops or a grill that lights up, which are just like the bells and whistles on a high-end car. You can go with something you can afford.”

He says pizza ovens have dropped signifi-cantly in price, making them affordable for most outdoor kitchens.

“We sell a pizza oven called the Salaman-grill, which cooks chicken, fish, and steak,

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people have added to their yards, and fi guring out how much you’d like to spend. Her largest project to date was a $56,000 oversized outdoor kitchen that featured an impressive $8,000 grill.

Some clients want to use their existing grill or charcoal cooker, so they may only need a cocktail station with counters, storage, and a small fridge. If you’re plan-ning to build an outdoor kitchen adjacent to your indoor kitchen, Kasza says you can save money but not including an outdoor fridge — since it would be just steps away from your regular fridge. If you don’t want to connect plumbing to your outdoor kitchen, just opt for an ice chest that can be fi lled with bags of ice.

Counter space is important for meal prep, plating, and serving. Kasza says the rule of thumb is that you can use any material that’s come from the earth — like granite, soapstone, or concrete — and to avoid grout. Some homeowners like a high-gloss stone countertop, just like in their home, but others choose a durable, textured fi nish that almost looks like leather.

“An outdoor kitchen should blend in with the home and its surroundings, so I steer the

too. It can also be incorporated right into the cabinetry, whereas most pizza ovens are stand-alone.”

Across the country in Cambridge, Ont., Edit Kasza got her start designing traditional indoor kitchens. She decided to branch out into outdoor kitchen after repeated requests from her clients. That was four years ago, and she’s been happily creating outdoor cu-linary oases ever since, as EDIT Design Inc.

Kasza credits the “staycation” for getting Canadians into the swing of outdoor kitchens.

“The economy was in rough shape, and more people were staying at home — but they wanted to have a nice place to spend time with family and friends outside,” explains Kasza.

She says the convenience of an outdoor kitchen allows a host to put together their meal without being stuck inside on a beau-tiful day.

“You’re still a part of things, and you’re still mingling with your guests while you cook,” says Kasza.

Just like any home renovation, the fi rst step is research. Kasza recommends checking out the kinds of outdoor kitchens other

homeowner toward fi nishes that will look like they’ve been there forever.”

Kasza says it’s critical to design an out-door kitchen that will suit your lifestyle, not just copy one from a magazine — or in your neighbour’s yard. Sometimes she suggests something diff erent from what a client orig-inally asked about, because it would work better for their entertaining style.

“Some higher-end builders are offer-ing outdoor kitchen allowances so their customers can build a barbecue island or a cocktail station, and homeowners some-times choose to put in outdoor kitchens if they’re thinking of selling in a few years because it increases their resale value. But most people want an outdoor kitchen so they can really enjoy it.”

“They’re able to expand their living space without moving to a new home, so it’s like getting a brand-new, extra room for enter-taining.”

For more information on EDIT Design Inc. in Cambridge, Ontario, please visit www.outdoorkitchenontario.ca. For more informa-tion on Jackson Grills Inc. in Abbotsford, British Columbia, please visit www.jacksongrills.com.

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Jam Jar EntertainingIf your cupboards are like

mine there is a Mason jar traffi c jam in the dark recesses of the vortex that is the Tupperware shelf. You don’t have to wait until preserving season to show your mason jars the light of day. The simple Mason jar can be your most cost eff ective, and most talked about, entertaining resource this year.

Complimentsfor the Condiments

There’s nothing that strips the elegance of a glamorous patio ta-blescape nearly as much as when the bright yellow and red of the mustard and ketchup bottles buttress against your favourite centrepiece. Why not get some compliments for your condi-ments? Transfer the Heinz to a mason jar. Not only is it more visually appealing but they take up less space in the fridge. If your idea of great summer condi-ments goes beyond the standard ketchup, mustard and relish trio, then plan to adorn each with a tag. Wrap mason jars with twine adorned with handwritten tags identifying the condiment.

MASON JAR ENTERTAININGThe Mason jar has long held more than jams and preserves

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Mark DeWolfBohemian Glamour

There is a certain bohemian charm to dressing a table with mason jars filled with wild fl owers. In fact, you’d be remiss to head to a fl orist, as you’ll get more compliments for your re-sourcefulness by simply picking what’s available in the nearest meadow or better yet make an inspired by the roadside fl oral display. East coasters can fi ll the table with the colour purple thanks to the millions of lupins that line Atlantic Canada’s high-ways while western Canadians and Ontario residents might opt for black-eyed Susans, sunfl ow-ers or any number of wild fl ower varieties.

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Dress Up the Summer Salad RoutineConsider adding a little joie de vie to summer salad by replacing

the big bowl of greens with individual mason jars salads brimming with colour and fl avour. Layer brightly coloured chunks of vegeta-bles, such as cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion and chunks of cucumber in individual jars. In a separate container make a vinai-grette by combining a spoonful of good mustard, a clove of minced garlic, some chopped fresh herbs, a healthy glug of good vinegar and a fl ew glugs of extra virgin olive oil. A vigorously shake and suddenly you have a delicious vinaigrette. While I cook most often by my taste as opposed to a formula, the standard ratio is one part vinegar to three parts olive oil. This salad idea makes a great summer dinner party opener and the presentation is a conversation starter. Bonus: you can prepare the salad ahead of time. Keep the salads in the fridge until you are ready to serve. What could be easier than bringing out a tray of mason jars full of salad for your guests?

Rosé Coloured Glasses

Life looks better through rosé coloured glasses, especially when its mason jars fi lled with rosé wine. Pink hued rosé is now one of the wine world’s most fashion-able drinks. Be sure to look for authentic rosé. Rosé is made from purple skinned grapes whose juice has been kept in contact with the skins for a very short period of time. Blush on the other hand is made by blending white wine with red wine; the end result is rarely as good. The French, who have always recognized rosé as a legitimate wine style, continue to make the best of the genre. Many are refreshingly off -dry while others can be quite dry in style. The pinks of Provence are deliciously berry-like in flavour while the Cabernet-based versions of Anjou in the Loire can deliver a little herbal underpinning that can also be quite attractive.

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The term “staycation” has been a popular catch phrase that speaks to the desire of home-owners all across the country to incorporate resort living in their own backyard. Instead of the usual summer beach holiday, where the memory fades as quickly as your tan, we are now investing our money in our backyard and focusing on longer term enjoyment. Families are choosing to stay put and forgo the hassle of airports and lost luggage. Instead, families are enjoying resort living all summer long in their own backyard.

Whether you choose to revamp your existing pool or you plan to replace that old tired swing set with a new exciting back yard retreat, Holland Home Leisure has the experience to make your dream a reality. The choices are endless, and the trends are for you to make.

materials of choice. Some customers still chose the basic rectangle shape, but they now had rounded corners and Roman ends.

Today’s pools incorporate everything from waterfalls to variable speed pumps. A popular trend for the last 10 years is a solar roller that is mounted underground. This installation method keeps the area clear of bulky equipment is esthetically pleasing to the eye. The under- mount deck system also extends the life of the solar cover due to it being hidden away from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.

The sale of safety covers has also been on the rise. The safety winter covers have replaced the old standard tarp with water bags. While the safety cover has been a popular upgrade on older pools, it is pretty much standard equipment on all new installa-tions. The clean, sleek design of the safety cover, with its ease

MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITYThe choices are endless

Trends are present in all sectors of our lives, every-thing from the words we

speak to our hair styles and the width of our pant legs. I am sure you remember the ’80s when big hair was all the rage and your kitchen wasn’t trendy unless it boasted a rooster décor! Where or how the rooster motif started I have no idea, but my apologies to anyone whose kitchen still crows!

Being in the pool business for 30-plus years means Holland Home Leisure has witnessed many trends in the industry. In the 1980s, customers in the Maritimes were choosing 20x40 rectangle pools with square cor-ners and a basic 3ft cement deck. The remainder of the fenced-in area was typically left as grass.

By the early 2000s trends had begun to change and the pools we were installing were shaped like mountain lakes and cres-cents. By this time, the simple concrete deck was almost a thing of the past and interlocking pav-ers and stone were the decking

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For years pool owners have been enjoying the family meal outside by the pool. The addition of the Big Green Egg on the deck has brought the popularity of charcoal grilling back into vogue. Our family raves about the food that my husband Mike prepares for them for Sunday dinner when the food has been grilled on the Big Green Egg. I do realize that any meal you didn’t cook yourself is a treat, but this trend is one we embrace fully. The addition of high quality outdoor patio furniture, as beautiful as any living room set, has also become extremely popular. Everything from loungers to day beds can be found nestled under

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We have all grown to know each other well over the years and have become quite the work family.

Just as with any family, there needs to be some fun mixed in with the work!

In April, as we gear up for another pool season, we are excited to welcome our sum-mer staff back with us again. It’s like a breath of fresh air seeing familiar faces with the staff additions and getting to see all our pool customers again. A new pool season brings fresh new displays and we keep fi t by carrying around a lot of heavy product and unloading trucks.

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A great spring tradition is being able to watch the Apple Blossom Parade. Since it goes by right outside our New Minas store, we all bring out comfy outdoor furniture and snacks onto the lawn and enjoy the fl oats as they go by. Once the parade is over, we open the store up again and it’s business as usual.

Speaking of snacks, there’s nothing like food to bring us all together! From surprise lunches, coff ee runs from Andrea, a quiet lunch by the pool and birthday cake days, we all love food! Best of all? Saturday morning coff ee and breakfast at ‘Café Anne,’ where we get to chat about the week and ourselves.

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Getting together outside work gives us a break from the busy summer days at Hol-land Home Leisure. We always look forward to the annual staff party hosted by Mark and Andrea. There are games, swimming, hot tubbing, letting loose, and best of all – great food!

Once the busyness of the spring has subsided, we fi nd ourselves trying to loosen up the summer staff a bit. Anywhere from dinner at a local pub after a long day to a full day of golf with the construction and service crew! We have unoffi cial gatherings to get to know each other outside work and build friendships.

Things we look forward to when we are at work are surprise visits from family (in-cluding pets!), times to laugh at each other (like when Katie got stuck in a mountain of

As the pool season winds down, we are always sad to see the summer staff leave us, but we look forward to our winter fun! We have created many Christmas traditions that we hold near and dear. It starts with signing and addressing the Christmas cards, bringing out the decorations for around the store, and playing Christmas music. This past season we got a new Christmas tree for inside the store. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit when we bring out the ornaments one by one, and some we share inside jokes over, so there are some giggles to be had.

There was a new addition to Holland Home Leisure during the Christmas season. Our elf of the shelf, Maple Swirl, had fun wreaking havoc when we were not looking, but he also helped us plan the Christmas Shopping Party. In 2013 we had our fi rst shopping party for our customers and it was so much fun we decided to do it again! There were cookies, cider, candy canes, gifts and merriment all around.

The most fun had here at Christmas has been the tradition of building the gingerbread house. Experience has taught us that the provided frosting just won’t do and to ensure the structural safety for the gingerbread people, super glue was used in the construction!

Do you remember how much we love food? Well, to end off the year we gather for our staff Christmas party and enjoy drinks, great company, and of course – food.

cushions), and ongoing conversations about our favourite TV series. Oh, it’s fun getting surprises in our demo pool’s skimmer bas-ket! Sometimes we enlist our customers to help out with those delights. #poorfrog

Something that brings us closer as a team is our fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis. Liana always puts her all into creating, planning and executing the many CF functions. Since 2011 we have raised more than $34,000. It is something we all take pride in and are very grateful to Liana for the work she puts into it.

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April 28th - Pool School (Pool Opening Seminar) A free BioGuard seminar, with opportunities to ask questions

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May 2nd to 9th - Kick off to Spring Furniture Sale Spring is here and clearance furniture is priced to sell!!!!

May 11th to 18th - Annual Victoria Week Sale This is our largest event sale of the year. Please join us and

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June 18th to 20th - Summer Hot Tub Sale The lowest hot tub prices you will see all year!

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June 27th to July 4th - Splash into Summer Toy Sale Come and see our new and exciting outdoor toys

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August 1st to 21st - In-ground Pool Safety Cover Sale! Protect your family and your investment!

August 24th to 29th - End of Season Sale Save on furniture, above-ground pools, chemicals

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September 8th - Pool School (Pool Closing Seminar) A free BioGuard seminar, with opportunities to ask questions

about your pool closing or equipment. Please join us and receive a free gift! 7pm at New Minas location

October 24th to 31st - Fall Hot Tub Sale Our only other hot tub sale of the year. Just in time for Christmas!

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Dec ember 1st to 24th - Put a Hot Tub or Above-Ground Pool Under the Christmas Tree

A deposit of $1,000 is all it takes to get a hot tub or above-ground pool for your family this Christmas! We have your gift box with goodies, wrapped and ready to go under the tree! Bring in your family in the New Year and pick out your present!

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