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Boxing Week Patio Furniture Sales Event
Boxing Week Patio Furniture Sales Event:
Thank you for your patronage over the 2009 patio furniture season. We are pleased to serve the greater Toronto area with quality outdoor furniture and accessories.
Plan ahead for the Spring & Summer of 2010 and take advantage of our clearance items.
Here is a list of some of the items on clearance:
Vermont Casting Signature Series BBQs - all floor models 3 burner, 4 burner and 5 burners now 25% off. Floor models only.
Outdoor Ethonal Fireplaces now 60% off - Limited Quantities
Martinque Deep Seating Collection Sale $1199+ includes: 2 Club Chairs, 1 Club Loveseat, 1 Coffee Table, including all cushions. Your choice of cushions Bay Brown or Papaya premium poly spun.
Windsor cast aluminum loveseat. Available colours black & antique bronze: Reg$330 Sale$149+
For any further information call a store near you. Visit a store for in store specials including 25% select cast aluminum patio furniture and up to 40% off wicker patio furniture. Specials on floor models, scratch and dents and discontinued models.
Limited time offer.
Strengthening Our Communities
Insideout is proud to publish our charitable end review and thank those that made it possible.
Christopher Mele reports ”… as we continue to grow as a company we also have a responsiblity to our communities and we are proud of participating and working with each of the charitable organizations to promote positive change.”
At Insideout we will continue to strengthen communities, work with our charitable organizations.
We look forward to the 2010 outdoor furniture season and again working with the community and organizations that work towards helping others.
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation
Princess Margaret is one of the top 5 cancer research centers in the world. Insideout Home & Patio was a proud sponsor of The 2009 Weekend to End Breast Cancer. The funds assist with breakthrough research, clinical enhancements and continued support for the WEBC Survivor-ship program.
Insideout is also pleased that members of the Woodbridge service staff participated in the event. There is still much to do at Insideout and will continue to support these efforts and be part of the End to Breast Cancer.
William Osler Health Centre Foundation “Somewhere In Time Gala” In support of Brampton Civic Hospital
Insideout Home and Patio is proud to be a part of the first anniversary of the life and work of Brampton Civic Hospital that took place on November 2009. We donated patio furniture for the Silent Auction which raised over $22,000 alone. We look forward to participating in another successful event next year.
Spa Day’s Annual Fundraiser
In October 2009 Spa Day hosted the 3rd annual Fundraiser in Vaughan to raise funds to be donated to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Spa Day has had two successful years of raising over $3000 for several different charities which Insideout Home and Patio is proud to have contributed.
Family and Friends for a Cure
Over the past 4 years, Family and Friends for a Cure has raised over $129,000 with all proceeds directed to fund multiple sclerosis research. Insideout Home and Patio is pleased to contribute to the 2009 Family and Friends Campaign. The 2008 goal was to raise $40,000, however, the Friends and Family campaign raised an incredible $51,000 bringing us closer and closer to finding a cure.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel
Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted their 23rd Annual Gold Classic Golf Tournament. Insideout was pleased to donate patio furniture to help raise over $65,000. Money raised reaches out to 1,250 children and provides them with an adult mentor and friend.
York Central Hospital Silent Auction
Insideout was proud to be apart of the November 2009 York Central Hospital Crystal Ball Silent Auction. Our support helped raised money to ensure we all continue to receive the best medical care in the world. Our furniture contribution helped to raise funds and we look forward to being apart of the 2010 Crystal Ball event.
Chiara Emily De Matteis Annual Golf Tournament: Hospital for Sick Children
September 2009 marked the 4th annual golf tournament in Chiara’s memory in support of the Hospital for Sick Children. With the participation of friends and the community a total of $27,800 was raised, a truly remarkable achievment and many will benefit from the donation.
There is no question life can change quickly, our children are precious let us not take life for granted and work together to achieve the best for our children. Sick Childrens motto is “Imagine every child health.” Insideout will continue to work together and help the many children and their families that need assistance.
Patio Furniture Covers
Patio furniture protective covers can increase the lifespan of your patio furniture.
Our innovative design team has developed our new line of heavy gauge vinyl covers that cover your entire set, table and chairs. Our protective covers include a draw string to ensure your protective cover will be secured and endure the winter elements. Our rhinoweave fabric keeps our protective covers from freezing or cracking in the winter.
We recommend that your patio furniture be completely dry and free from moisture at the time you cover your investment for the season.
There are a variety of protective patio furniture covers sizes. Call or visit a store for information on which size meets your needs.
As a reminder BBQ, patio heater and umbrella covers are also available.
Remember to visit our learning guide. We are currently working on tips for patio furniture storage.
Ribfest 2009: Patio Furniture Toronto
Ribfest 2009 : Patio Furniture Toronto
For many the BBQ is the most popular appliance over the spring and summer months. BBQs are now equipped with built in rotisseries, side burners, smoke boxes, infrared burners and even night lights, we just can’t get enough. Ribfest brings out the perfectionists, the BBQ lovers but most of all our taste buds.
Here are some helpfull hints on how to improve your grilling results:
- Apply a light coating of cooking oil to your grills prior to grilling to prevent foods from sticking. This also will reduces charring and flare ups that tend to burn your food.
- Cook similar food portions together to ensure they cook evenly. On this note this will also include your cuts of particular meats.
- Never pierce foods while they are cooking on the grill, this will dry out the rich flavours. The idea of grilling is to sear your flavours within the food and prevent its escape.
- Try not to turn foods over frequently. This should be rule #1 as turning your food makes it difficult to cook it proportionately.
- Add sugar based sauces, i.e. Diana Sauce, during the latter stages of cooking to prevent charring. Sugar based sauces need very little time absorb into your meats.
- When cooking with strings or wooden skewers, i.e. pork roasts or chicken, soak the strings prior to cooking to prevent them from burning. Don’t be afraid to leave the skewers soaking in water overnight.
- Use water, fruit juice, wines, or other marinades to add flavour and moisture to slow cooked foods such as chicken.
- Always trim away extra fat from foods to reduce the number of flare ups during cooking.
Even if your not that BBQ “fanatic” we strongly recommend visiting Ribfest and watch grilling at its finest. We also found that many of the participants will answer many of your questions and give you helpful hints. If you need any information on BBQs or have some general inquiries visit one of our many locations or email us @ web@insideoutpatio.ca
For more information on BBQs or patio furniture continue to visit us at www.insideoutpatio.ca !
Shade Solutions
Patio Furniture
There are many shade solutions to assist us in enjoying our backyards and decks. The most common reason for shade is to protect our skin from harmful UV rays. It seems when we are ready to enjoy our time outdoors having a tea, relaxing or dining the sun seems to be beating down on us.
There are a variety of shade solutions made possible. Traditional table umbrella’s are the first on our minds. Traditionally, 7.5′ and 9′ umbrella’s were the standard size. Now available are over-sized table umbrella’s including 10′ and 11′. The newest design is an 8′x11′ rectangular umbrella.
Cantilever umbrella’s, which are offset from the tables, offer much larger sizes and coverage a larger surface. These umbrella’s work well over patio furniture sets, lounge chairs and spa’s. Again, the industry standard was about a 10′ round or square with limited range. Today, we have come a long way and the cantilever umbrella sizes have increased to massive 13′.
Cantilever umbrella’s typically moved vertically and you would position the umbrella behind the sun. Our newest designs have a rotating pivot which allows you to move 360 degrees and cover much more space. Moreover, the latest umbrella tilt technology is employed and you can virtually set your umbrella at various degrees beating the sun.
Awnings have been and will always be part of our casual furniture industry. Now you can customize your awning to meet the exact size of your space. You can choose from an endless selection of fabrics that are all weather, add a motor, side panel, and aluminum all weather covers.
Gazebo’s are always a favourite. Standard with our gazebos is mosquito netting and side privacy panels. Be creative and add some outdoor lighting or a fan to your gazebo. There are always a selection of sizes available including 10′x10′, 10′x14, 12′x12′ to list a few.
For more information on helping find the shade solution that meets your needs visit one of our patio furniture stores located across the greater Toronto area. Visit our patio furniture learning guide and learn about patio furniture.