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IF YOUR BACKYARD IS IN SAD NEED OF A MAKEOVER, CHECK OUT THESE FABULOUS IDEAS TO TRANSFORM YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE. Q I've recently updated my home and this summer I'd like to update my outdoor living space as well, but I am out of budget! What should I do? A Create a flexible space that can easily be altered depending on how many guests you are entertaining in your backyard. Double duty furniture, ample hard surfaces for drinks and outdoor fireplaces come in handy when rearranging a space for larger groups. With the warm summer months approaching, we all want to have a gorgeous outdoor living space that is as enjoyable as the inside of our homes. If you have recently undergone a major renovation to your home, chances are that these improvements have also increased its value. This means, you will have higher equity in your home than you did prior to the renovation! This is great news because that equity can provide the solution to your problem. Rather than putting off outdoor projects until it's too late in the summer to enjoy them, you can use the equity in your home to qualify for a home equity loan. With Tribecca, you could have access to the funds needed to get your outdoor living space makeover underway in just a few days. - Rejan Kaushal, www.tribecca.ca If you are tired of running in and out of the house when barbecuing, why not opt for an outdoor sink. They are convenient and also come in handy when you are playing bartender for your guests. The Cavalry Construction Group, www.thecavalry.ca When planning your backyard design, look for unique ways to make it your own. We love this idea of integrating a putting green for a backyard activity! The Cavalry Construction Group, www.thecavalry.ca 104 CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM For those of us with small backyards, create the illusion of more space by repurposing a mirror outdoors.