--- title: Blog - Pioneer Building Materials-StixnStones | Decorating description: Decorating | Blog on mason,stone and lumber materials,thin stone,ready-mix concrete,mouldings & doors. --- [![PHOENIX COLOR](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PHOENIX%20COLOR.jpeg?width=244&name=PHOENIX%20COLOR.jpeg)](https://www.stixnstones.com/) **STORE HOURS:** Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm Sat: 7am - 1pm Sun: CLOSED **321 DENTON AVE. • NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040 Phone: 516-746-4341 • Fax: 516-746-4364** [![houzz interior design ideas](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pioneer_Building_May2016/badge125_125_3.png?width=75&height=75&name=badge125_125_3.png)](http://www.houzz.com/pro/pioneerbuilding/pioneer-building-materials) ![Pause / Play](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13583461-gif/images/transpix2.gif) Sample Item Title Sample Item Description [![Click for actual size](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13583463-gif/images/truesize.gif)](https://www.stixnstones.com/blog/topic/decorating#)[![Previous Picture](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13583324-gif/images/stepback.gif)](https://www.stixnstones.com/blog/topic/decorating#)[![Play](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13582945-gif/images/play.gif)](https://www.stixnstones.com/blog/topic/decorating#)[![Next Picture](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13583328-gif/images/stepforward.gif)](https://www.stixnstones.com/blog/topic/decorating#) [![stixnstones](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13582180-jpg/images/header1-jpg-100x100.jpg)](https://www.stixnstones.com/blog/topic/decorating#0_TG4175) [![](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13582196-jpg/images/header2-jpg-100x100.jpg)](https://www.stixnstones.com/blog/topic/decorating#1_TG4175) [![stixnstones](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13582205-jpg/images/header3-jpg-100x100.jpg)](https://www.stixnstones.com/blog/topic/decorating#2_TG4175) [![stixnstones](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13582215-jpg/images/header4-jpg-100x100.jpg)](https://www.stixnstones.com/blog/topic/decorating#3_TG4175) ***Proudly Featuring:*** ***"Authentic ThinStone"*** ***Natural Veneer Stone*** ![stixnstones](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13583478-gif/images/ts_v2_logo.gif?width=239&height=84&name=ts_v2_logo.gif) # "StixnStones" Blog ## [Tips to Enjoy Your Winter Outdoor Living Space](https://www.stixnstones.com/blog/bid/74514/Tips-to-Enjoy-Your-Winter-Outdoor-Living-Space) Posted by Teresa Batterson on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 @ 14:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.stixnstones.com/hs-fs/file-13582024-jpg/images/fire_pit_witer-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.stixnstones.com/blog/bid/74514/Tips-to-Enjoy-Your-Winter-Outdoor-Living-Space) You’ve put time and effort into creating perfect living quarters to relax in during the summer months, and while you may not hear many people say ‘let’s go outside!’ as the temperatures continue to drop, there are still ways you can enjoy your outdoor space in this cold weather. 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