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Outdoors Entertainment this Spring
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By Gordon Reese, Gordon Reese Design Build, Resident since 2008
An entertaining outdoors area can be a fantastic extension of your living space. But is your yard and entertaining outdoor area looking a little run-down after winter? Don’t have space or facilities you’d like to have for your outdoor entertainment setting? Here’s what you can do to prepare your outdoor area for entertaining this spring.
CLEAN UP YOUR HOME EXTERIORS
When you’re entertaining outdoors, it’s the exterior of your home that your guests are going to notice. Shabby roof shingles, peeling paint, stained stairs and patios, and damaged windows and doors are going to detract from your home appearance. If your exteriors are just dirty or covered with moss or lichen, a pressure clean can give your home a fresh new look. For heavier wear and damage, a fresh coat of paint, roof repairs or window/siding replacement could be needed.
REJUVENATE THE YARD
Outdoor entertaining settings often overlook the yard, so now’s the time to get your garden into shape. Add decorative planter boxes or new seedlings to bring a fresh look to your yard. Consider replacing a dried-up lawn with a drought-friendly landscape.
ADD OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Outdoor lighting can transform your entertaining outdoor space. Focused lighting around stairs, walkways and food prep areas helps to improve safety and accessibility,
BUILD AN OUTDOOR SHELTER
Is your outdoor entertainment area uncovered, leaving you and your guests exposed to the hot sun or occasional spring shower? Building an outdoor shelter for your entertainment area is the perfect way to keep your guests comfortable while entertaining outdoors.
SPRUCE UP YOUR PATIO OR BUILD A NEW ONE
A patio is often the prime location for outdoor entertaining, so you want to ensure it’s clean, safe and inviting if your planning to entertain outside this spring.
INVEST IN AN OUTDOOR REMODEL
Want to update so many aspects of your entertaining outdoor space that you’re not even sure where to start? A comprehensive outdoor remodel can help you address a range of aspects in your entertaining outdoor area.
