Hanging out in a backyard haven is a wonderful way to savor warm weather. But what about those less-than-pleasant aspects of outdoor time, like bugs, rain and blazing-hot sun?
Here are 10 tips to help make the time you spend in your outdoor rooms more comfortable.
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1. Deal with bugs
2. Define what you really want from your outdoor room
3. Put together an outdoor dining kit
4. Use outdoor fabrics and materials in exposed areas
5. Have enough shade
6. Mask sounds with running water
7. Boost lighting for nighttime