Outdoor Living

Lindsay ~ 9 February 2005

Remember when fixing up the backyard just meant some landscaping or perhaps adding a pool? Outdoor living (which includes everything from building soothing water gardens to installing entire outdoor kitchens for entertaining) is becoming more and more popular. The backyard is the new living room, at least in warm months. Additions like outdoor fireplaces can tack on a couple more months of usuability at the beginning and ending of those warm months as well. An article in the Arizona Central takes a look at outdoor trends in Arizona, noting that “proper landscaping can increase your home’s value by 25 percent or more, and if it will also add value to your lifestyle, then you’ve got a winning combination.”

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