The National Hardware Show

Courtney Mueller -- Casual Living, 5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM

Held this year in Orlando, Fla., The National Hardware Show and Lawn & Garden World promises to be an even bigger even than in the past, co-locating with both the Homewares Show and The Gourmet Housewares Show. More than 800 manufacturers will showcase the latest in lawn, garden and hardware products for both indoors and out. Here is a sampling of what to expect at the show.

With the Original Grill Pad from DiversiTech, consumers can preserve and protect decks and patios from spills, stains and sparks with the flexible, lightweight fiber cement pads placed under grills.

Perfect for apartments and condos, Masterbuilt's Propane Veranda grill features stainless steel construction and 200 square inches of total cooking surface.

Pine and cedar Adirondack-style furniture from The Bear Chair Company is available in kits with sanded and pre-drilled pieces, easy-to-follow directions and hardware.

Arboria presents a regal entrance for the home or garden with the Heritage Grand Entry and Arbor, highlighted by detailed lattice wings with copper-capped post sleeves.

A neutral palette of gold with touches of chocolate highlights the Royal Dunes Collection, part of The HammockSource's Original Pawleys Island Hammock line. The quick dry comfort hammock features a jacquard and twill stripe.

Sloggers brings to market Sloggys Ultra-Lites Vented garden clogs. Constructed of rubber/EVA for a lightweight bounce, the clogs are available in women's sizes 6–10 and are accented with a butterfly cutout design.

Wilton Armetale's Vegetable Griller features raised dividers to allow baked potatoes, yams and other items to be cooked from the inside as the metal roasts quickly and efficiently.

From Ecosphere, a new planter line debuts, constructed entirely of TXTR-Lite, a flexible stone veneer that mimics real stone, but is lightweight.

Aluminum and plastic wicker pair to create a wicker armchair from No. 8 International Trade, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Outback Chair Company's hanging recliner allows customers to relax, put their feet up and enjoy the outdoors.

LanZa Products' nine-piece teak furniture set includes a double extended table leaf that can fold up under the table when not in use. The table is 76 inches long to seat eight, and can extend up to 104 inches to seat 12.

A touch of Asian authenticity high-lights the Phoenix floor lamp from Patio Living Concepts. Topped with a black canvas Sunbrella shade, the lamp features all-resin construction with a heavy-weighted antiqued copper and brushed pewter base with carbon black accents.

The FiberGlast Color Collection vase from Southern Patio features a shiny glazed finish, with a simple, contemporary shape, perfect for inside or outside.

Little Griddle's Griddle-Q provides an alternative to open-flame cooking with a stainless steel line of griddles featuring sidewalls for containing food, a grease trough to prevent messes and a cross brace underneath to prevent twisting and bending.

An antique black finish highlights the Arbor conversation set from Thompson & Elm, featuring deep seating comfort around a cast aluminum gathering table. The gathering table is highlighted by a drink bowl that can be replaced by a firepit.