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February 16, 2012

$100 Empire Patio Covers Giveaway!


We are so excited about this awesome giveaway!

Because, let’s face it. While we may all be dreaming of those lazy days of summer, the reality for most of us is that there are still a lot of cold, wet, windy days ahead.

While the wonderful folks of  Empire Patio Covers  can’t control the weather, what they CAN do is provide you with the assurance that your outdoor furniture will be well protected until the time comes for it to break free and welcome us back with open arms.  Hee hee…get it…”arms”…armchairs…oh we just crack ourselves up!

OK, let’s get back to the giveaway shall we?!

This incredible online patio furniture covers store is filled with so many options for protecting your furniture from the elements.

With everything from Table and Chair Covers



to Fire Pit Covers


to Sofa Covers


and Ottoman Covers

They even have Waterproof Seat Covers for your car which makes traveling with your furry friends worry free. Dog not included! 😉


In addition, they offer a great selection of Patio Cushion Storage options!



There are Umbrella Covers



Fountain Covers


BBQ Grill Covers


and even Log Rack Covers!


Empire Patio Covers is generously offering Picket Fence readers the chance to win
$100
worth of the Patio Covers of their choosing PLUS free shipping (U.S. and Canada residents only)!


Here’s how you can enter to win this awesome giveaway:

1. (Mandatory) Visit the Empire Patio Covers website, take a look around at their amazing products and leave us a comment telling us how you would spend the $100 prize. (1 entry)
2. (Optional) Twitter or Facebook about this Giveaway and leave a separate comment. (1 entry each)
3. (Optional) Follow the Picket Fence through Linky Followers and let us know by leaving a separate comment. (1 entry)
4. (Optional) Follow us at our Facebook Page and let us know you do/did by leaving a separate comment (1 entry)

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  1. gail says

    February 15, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    I LOVE empire patio covers! They are nice people to work with, great company!
    Medium Cart Style BBQ grill cover would be first on my list. 🙂
    found you at the Haven Link up. 🙂
    gail

    Reply
  2. gail says

    February 15, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Following you on FB

    thanks for a great giveaway!

    Reply
  3. Mdegraeve says

    February 15, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Following you on facebook 🙂

    Reply
  4. Mdegraeve says

    February 15, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    If I won……I would LOVE to win…..I would get the extra large table and chair cover + a large couch cover. My husband and brother built a gazebo last summer and we have NO furniture covers!
    We need this!!!

    Reply
  5. Gena says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I would beging with the grill cover and the firepit cover. Such great looking covers in the Metro Brown color!

    Reply
  6. Joy says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Would love to have the grill cover! Thank you for the chance!

    Reply
  7. Gena says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Just took a moment to creat my Linky account and followed you there.

    Reply
  8. Debbie says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Went to Empire Patio Covers – I want the table and chair covers and two chaise lounge covers.

    Reply
  9. Debbie says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Following you on Facebook.

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Following through Linky Followers.

    Reply
  11. Mel says

    February 15, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Great stuff over at Empire Patio Covers. Could honestly use 90% of their items. What we really need is a firepit cover though, it’s a disaster after it rains! Great giveaway, thanks for a shot at it!

    Reply
  12. Mel says

    February 15, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    I follow you on linksy!

    Reply
  13. Mel says

    February 15, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    I already follow you guys on facebook!

    Reply
  14. Sandy says

    February 16, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Thanks for introducing us to Empire Patio Covers……I LOVE their items! I’m particularly fond of the storage cushion bags!!! Nice colors too! OH, and I really like the mini gust guards…great for our West TX winds!

    Reply
  15. Sandy says

    February 16, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    I follow you on Facebook, and daily email updates!
    Love your blog!!! Keep up the great work!!xoxo

    Reply
  16. Sandy says

    February 16, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Just “liked” Empire Patio Covers on Facebook!
    Someone will be very luck to win their giveaway!!!!

    Reply
  17. imsteelefullofscrap says

    February 16, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    I would love to have the big umbrella cover and for table and chairs and also grill covers it all thank u for the chance to win!!!

    Reply
  18. The Picket Fence says

    February 16, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I follow you on Facebook!!

    Reply
  19. The Picket Fence says

    February 16, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    If I win I would get the bench seat cover & fire pit cover. Thank you so much for the offer!!

    Reply
  20. Lexi says

    February 16, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    That is so smart. Ha, that is why I need blogs. I would have never thought about covering up things outside. Guess it’s better late than never for my patio set! Thanks. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    February 16, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I would get the pet seat covers. These would make it so handy when Sammy (the dog) wants to go bye-bye.

    phyllisphipps_at_hotmail_dot_com

    Reply
  22. Bre says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I love the air conditioner cover, the car seat cover for pets, or the gust guard (awesome idea!!)

    brehimlie@gmail.com

    Reply
  23. Bre says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    I shared your giveaway on facebook (www.facebook.com/savedbythebeach as well as my personal facebook page.

    Brehimlie@gmail.com

    Reply
  24. Bre says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I follow you on facebook as well!

    brehimlie@gmail.com

    Reply
  25. FABBY'S LIVING says

    February 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Awesome giveaway! I’ve been youtr follower, for ever! Happy love week.
    FABBY

    Reply
  26. FABBY'S LIVING says

    February 16, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    I followed you on Fb. I have an american address…just in case I win, lol!
    FABBY

    Reply
  27. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    The squirrels completely destoyed our grill cover this winter. They made their nest out of the shredded fabric!! I would want the large grill cover if I am the lucky winner. Hugs, Sherry

    Reply
  28. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    I follow you on FB.

    Reply
  29. Heidi says

    February 18, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    I would want a cover for my gas grill!

    Reply
  30. Sally says

    February 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Love this company!! I would get a new cover for my grill. I really need one 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  31. Sally says

    February 19, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    I already follow you on Facebook 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  32. Sally says

    February 19, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Already following you via Linky!

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  33. June says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I would so get the deluxe dog hammock in nutmeg! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  34. June says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I’ve liked you on Facebook 🙂

    Reply
  35. June says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Following along on Linky Followers

    Reply
  36. Valerie says

    February 25, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    I would choose the Deluxe Sta-Put™ Hammock Seat Cover.

    Reply
  37. Valerie says

    February 25, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I follow At The Picket Fence on facebook.
    valerie theberge

    Reply
  38. Anonymous says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    I would love to get the bbq grill cover. It would make a perfect birthday gift for my son-in-law who is the best grill chef in our family!
    carpoolmch [at] aol.com

    Reply

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