5 tips to make the most
of your outdoor space
ENGAGEMENTS | MATERNITY SHOOTS | FAMILY SESSIONS | SPECIAL EVENTS | GRADUATION SHOOTS
(BPT) — Beautiful, sunny days
are some of the best parts
of living in South Florida.
To make time in your own
yard even more enjoyable,
it’s time to create your own
home field advantage. With
just a few simple improve-
ments you can make even the
smallest outdoor space feel
comfortable and welcoming
to you and your guests. Start
with these five projects and
you’ll make your own yard the
place to be when the weather
turns beautiful.
* Replace the cement with a
raised deck. That old cement
patio or walkway in your
backyard may be unsightly
and uninviting, but it doesn’t
have to be that way. You can
make that space much more
appealing by replacing it with
a raised cedar deck. Easy to
build and affordable as well,
installing a raised cedar deck
to your outdoor space makes
the entire area more inviting
without taking up any addi-
tional space. Cedar is also
naturally resistant to rot,
decay and insects, and it is
cool underfoot, making it the
perfect decking solution for
your newly improved outdoor
living space.
* Light smart. Your current
outdoor space may have only
a single light or it may have no
light at all, making it impossi-
ble to use at night. To make
the space more welcoming,
add string lights or uplighting
to your outdoor area. These
lights are available in a wide
array of styles to match your
personality and they take up
very little space, allowing you
to create the perfect - well lit
- environment you’re looking
for.
* Focus on furniture. If find-
ing the right furniture to fit
your space has been difficult,
consider making your own in-
stead. Building a customized
bench or sectional from West-
ern Red Cedar is easier than
you think and it allows you to
build your furniture to meet
the design requirements of
your space. Plus, Western
Red Cedar is pitch and resin
free so it accepts and holds
a wide range of finishes to
match your style choice. You
can even add built-in storage
to your bench or furniture
design for more space-sav-
ing solutions. To find building
plans for this and other West-
ern Red Cedar projects, visit
www.realcedar.com.
Contact me to help put a very aff ordable package together that best suits you and your needs!
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* Place a plant or two. The
right plant could provide just
the pop of color your outdoor
space needs. Herb gardens,
hostas, even a pot of flowers
all up the scenic appeal of
your outdoor area. If space
is a concern and you have a
pergola structure, hanging
plant baskets is a great op-
tion, so you can enjoy their
beauty from above.
* Play a zone strategy. When
space is at a premium, you
need to utilize every inch.
To do this, segment your
outdoor space into defined
zones such as cooking, re-
laxing and eating areas. You
can then further define these
zones by adding the perfect
finishing touches to each like
a barbecue enclosure for your
cooking area and a pergola
over your dining table. Each
of these DIY projects is a wor-
thy addition to your outdoor
space and will make it the
area you can’t wait to enjoy
every time you step outside.
For more information visit nefertitissecrets.com or call 866-436-6327
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THE SISTER HOOD | SEPTEMBER 2017
THE SISTER HOOD | SEPTEMBER 2017
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