Rapid Cool

Extended Living Space would like to welcome Rapid Cool to our Extended Living Spaces family!

Water misting systems have proven to be more effective than conventional methods for cooling outdoor locations like a patio, green house, waiting line, or dining area. A mist fan system can increase productivity and employee morale in hot indoor or outdoor industrial working conditions.

The concept incorporates water and heat to provide cooling through "flash evaporation". Specially designed mist nozzles operate under high pressure to produce tiny water droplets reducing the surrounding air temperature. Our custom stainless steel mistline provides cooling to the area from our high pressure pump assembly. When combined with mist nozzles, this mist system can achieve maximum cooling without wetting or residual moisture.

Mister systems can also provide a dynamic visual effect to any home, patio, or commercial location. Rapid Cool offers one of the largest selections of mister equipment, fans, and components on the market today for home or commercial use. Whether it is one of our portable misting fans to a complete misting system, Rapid Cool can handle most any indoor or outdoor home, patio, green house, industrial, or commercial application.

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Rapid Cool systems are now available through our network of Extended Living Space dealers. Contact your local dealer today and be on your way to a cool backyard and patio.

C'mon Baby, Light My Fire

One of the natural elements is being brought back into the outdoor experience: fire. Fire creates warmth, community, and the "wow" factor. Because fire is nearly the opposite of water, we love to see the two together. Fire features can range from a basic manual key valve to a gigantic bowl, flowing water over the sides and erupting a flame out the middle. Which is right for you? Here are some of the fire features options. We'll let you decide.

When designing a fire feature, the first thing to consider is where the feature will go. Will it be the focal point of the backyard, or will it occupy a small alcove in a secluded area?

If the fire feature will be the main focus, big and dramatic is a good point to begin your conceptualization. The feature will entertain your guests, and therefore should reflect something that demands attention. Large, over-sized fire pots manufactured out of either copper or stainless steel will create this look easily. When incorporated into a backyard pool, try placing them on the far end of the pool, framing the space with fire. Fire/Water pots are another way to evoke a sense of spectacle in your backyard. Dancing simultaneously, fire/water pots combine both fire and water in one application, providing a rare opportunity to view two polarizing elements interacting so closely. For best results, look for a fire/water pot that features water that completely surrounds the flame, allowing the fire to appear as is it is floating on the waters surface. See more...

Light Up Your Night

Your backyard is like a second home that usually gets neglected of your time. Why not take some time and money and make it the Stay-cation Resort that you want it to be. One of the advantages to having a backyard is being able to enjoy it. While daylight creates a natural ability to see and do,, nighttime makes an area look completely different with shadows and concealed areas. Adding lighting in the backyard and to the water features creates a whole different atmosphere. Using different types of lighting creates diddrernt effects, depending on what the homeowner wants to feature. Dealing with homeowners that have to have a rock waterfall for example whether it be faux or the real deal always have the same complaint after they spent quite a bit of money on the installation. We can see and hear it in the daytime, but at night we can only hear it. Is there a lighting kit we can add? It is much easier to offer and install lighting during the construction of any water feature. Usually there are conduits that need to be run into the sreas that need to be lit.

For children that love the outdoors and like to play after dark, be sure to add fun water features like Lit Laminars and Lit Bubblers in the beach areas of the pool. Also, be sure to add standard floodlights in the areas near the house so they can see where they are going so they do not get hurt. See more...

TG Sheppard Sings the Praises of His New Pool

You can take TG Sheppard out of the country, But there's no taking the country out of TG Sheppard. When discussing his renovated backyard, which includes a gorgeous fiberglass pool and spa, the famed country music singer says, "It's just a hillbilly pond to me."

His voice is like molasses-smooth, deep and sweet-so you want to believe him. But that's just TG being humble. Truth is, the sophisticated pool would look as natural in Beverly Hills as it does in the Smoky Mountains.

Though a lot of homeowners wouldn't undertake such a project without the support of a landscape architect, TG and his wife, singer/songwriter Kelly Lang, designed the entire poolscape themselves and served as general contractors. The result is an elegant landscape that respects the surrounding woods while offering a contemporary and inviting outdoor living spaces. In addition to the pool and spa, the yard includes an outdoor fireplace, covered veranda and plenty of room for dining and entertainment. see more...

All Things Considered

They say hind-sight is 20/20, and nothing could be truer about designing your outdoor living space. Being prepared and armed with information before you break ground on your backyard could mean the difference between a livable space and regrettable space. Whether you're just adding a flower bed or installing a pool, pergola, and outdoor kitchen, considering the obstacles and challenges along with the value and benefit is the key to achieving your backyard dreams.

The first thing you need to do is decide what you want to accomplish from your backyard transformation. Will you use the area for your kids and their friends to play so you know where they are? Will you invite your family and friends over for outdoor barbecues? Will you entertain business guests on a regular basis? Will you use the space to relax and get away from the daily woes of life? see more....