04/28/2026
🔥 Your backyard is calling… why let it go to waste this season? 🔥
A huge THANK YOU to another one of our expert contributors this month, Dave Rettinger Jr., Owner of Rettinger Fireplace Systems, for sharing expert insight on how to transform your outdoor space into the ultimate hub for cooking, fire, and connection. 🏡✨
After one of the coldest winters in recent memory, many South Jersey homeowners are ready for sunshine, fresh air, and time spent with family and friends. Dave explains how features like outdoor fireplaces and fire pits create the perfect cozy gathering spot for roasting marshmallows with the kids, relaxing after dinner, or enjoying a glass of wine with friends on cool evenings. 🔥🍷
He also highlights how today’s outdoor kitchens go far beyond the grill—with built-in cooking areas, prep space, refrigeration, pizza ovens, and seating that keeps everyone together while the meal is being made. 🍕🍔
The best part? Every backyard can be customized to fit the way your family lives—whether that means hosting the neighborhood, creating a peaceful retreat, or building the perfect entertainment space.
Be sure to read the full article in our April issue of Collingswood Living! 📖
And tell us… are YOU ready for the May issue? It’ll be here in just a few short days! 🎉
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