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Annual Playset Display Sale:  Save 50% on the Olympian Treehouse 1

Posted by Mathew Heath Van Horn on Dec 24, 2015 11:15:57 AM


Perfect for Older Children

The Olympian Treehouse is our most popular fort structure.  More play spaces are easily added since it can accomodate nearly every accessory in the Backyard Adventures catalog.

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Topics: Backyard Adventures, Playsets, Sale, Idaho Outdoor Solutions, Play Grounds

Choosing an Outdoor Shed

Posted by Mathew Heath Van Horn on Dec 11, 2015 5:12:12 PM

We've been supplying Idahoans with quality outdoor buildings for over 2 years.  In this time we've spoken with hundreds of customers and their families and helped them choose the best shed for their needs.  Here are some factors to consider when choosing an outdoor shed.

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Topics: Old Hickory Sheds, Idaho Outdoor Solutions, Idaho, Metal Buildings

The Beast: Makes Commuting a Blast

Posted by Mathew Heath Van Horn on Dec 1, 2015 5:55:11 PM


Riding the Beast to Work:

I have been riding the Beast to commute to work every day.  After reaching the 200 mile milestone, I decided to share my experiences.  The good, the bad, and the ugly.

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Topics: The Beast, Off-Road, Outdoor Transportation, Solar, Idaho Outdoor Solutions, Street-Legal, Solar Power, Idaho

How NOT to Operate a Wiseway Pellet Stove

Posted by Mathew Heath Van Horn on Nov 16, 2015 3:31:09 PM

Wiseway Pellet Stove

The nice thing about being the leader in introducing new products to Idaho is we get to act like kids with a new toy.  And boy do we love to play!  Fortunately, we learn many lessons in how not to use our products so customers don't make the same mistakes.  In this post I describe a well-earned lesson in using the Wiseway Pellet Stove in a manner for which it was not designed.

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Topics: heating, pellet stove, Idaho Outdoor Solutions, Idaho, Wiseway Pellet Stove

How the Wiseway Pellet Stove Operates

Posted by Mathew Heath Van Horn on Nov 13, 2015 12:50:25 PM


Operation of the Wiseway Pellet Stove:

The Wiseway Pellet Stove is a very unique source of heating for your home, shop, or campsite.

  • No Electricity Needed to Operate - Still Produces Enough Heat for 2,000 ft2
  • No Augers, Fans, Motherboards, Sensors , or other Components to Break
  • Can Serve as a Hot Water Heater for a variety of Applications

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Topics: heating, pellet stove, Idaho Outdoor Solutions, Idaho, Wiseway Pellet Stove

Choosing a Trampoline

Posted by Mathew Heath Van Horn on Nov 7, 2015 9:32:04 PM


Trampolines all perform a similar function, but not all trampolines are alike.  You will need to consider the price, size, durability, and safety features required to meet your trampoline needs.  We've put together a quick guide on each of these points to assist you making the best decision possible.

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Topics: Idaho Outdoor Solutions, Idaho, vuly, trampoline

Alternative Heating: The Wiseway Pellet Stove

Posted by Mathew Heath Van Horn on Nov 6, 2015 8:35:43 AM

Winter is back!

The winter has returned to Idaho.  This means everyone is looking to heat their homes in the most efficient way possible.  A popular heating meathod is home pellet stoves or pellet stove inserts.  The Wiseway pellet stove is just one of the many heating options we can offer.

The Wiseway Features:

  • No electricity needed to operate
  • No moving parts to break (no augurs, no fans, no motherboards!)
  • Only weighs 120 lbs
  • The optional wheels make it easy to move
  • Heat water with the optional water jacket
  • Heats a 2,000 ft2 home efficiently
  • No mess, bugs or effort like woodstoves
  • Cheaper to operate than electic stoves
  • Works even when the power goes out!
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Topics: heating, pellet stove, Wiseway Pellet Stove

Product Review: The Beast Deluxe

Posted by Mathew Heath Van Horn on Oct 20, 2015 9:35:41 AM


Riding The Daymak Beast in Idaho...100 miles later.

Okay, we got our hands on the first Beast and we put it through the wringer.  We want to share with you the good, the bad, and the unexpected.

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Topics: The Beast, Off-Road, Idaho Outdoor Solutions, Street-Legal, Idaho

The Beast D is now available

Posted by Mathew Heath Van Horn on Oct 12, 2015 9:03:16 PM


The Beast D,

We listened to the hunters, farmers, and campers and created the most rugged Beast version yet.  The Beast D comes with TWO powerful DC motors to easily traverse snow, trails, sand, and dirt at speads up to 35mph!  The best part?  The Beast has no engine noise to spook farm animals or scare game!

  • Two independently controled motors
  • Solar powered
  • Virtualy silent
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Topics: The Beast, Off-Road, Solar, Solar Power, Idaho

Introducing: The Beast

Posted by Mathew Heath Van Horn on Sep 25, 2015 3:16:41 PM


The Beast:

The Beast is a unique take on transportation.  It is an off-road, yet street legal electric powered bicycle that reaches speeds up to 20 mph.  And because it is a bicycle, it does not require a license plate, annual registration,  or insurance.  Furthermore, the rider does not even need a driver license. 

Best of all, the Beast has its own solar power charging system.  You can use the system to charge the Beast as you ride or use its two USB charging stations to power your electronic devices.

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Topics: The Beast, Off-Road, Outdoor Transportation, Solar, Idaho Outdoor Solutions, Street-Legal, Solar Power