| You don't have to live in the country to enjoy | | | | expanded home. Consider a new screen porch; it's |
| outdoor living. With the right outdoor furniture and | | | | the perfect way to be outside without getting |
| accessories anyone with a small outdoor area, | | | | bitten by mosquitoes and black flies. |
| deck, balcony, or patio can enjoy the pleasures of | | | | A play set can turn your outdoor living area into a |
| relaxing, socializing, and cooking outdoors. | | | | playground for the youngsters. Swing sets and |
| When asked what they most like about spending | | | | slides never go out of style from one generation |
| time outdoors, people say they like the sunshine | | | | to the next. Sandboxes are safe play areas for |
| and the fresh air. They may talk about the | | | | toddlers. For teens, young adults, and even the |
| flowers and the trees and the animals they see. | | | | older folk, crocket is always a hit. With a narrow |
| Other people particularly like to read outside, or sit | | | | patch of ground you can easily make a horseshoe |
| on a swing and catch up with friends. For others, | | | | court. |
| outside is the place to relax with a cool drink and | | | | Put a grassy yard to work by turning it into a |
| watch the sun go down. For many people, grills | | | | volleyball court. All you need is a net and a ball and |
| are the most memorable part of the outdoor | | | | a few energetic people. You can enjoy a pick up |
| experience. | | | | game with a portable basketball hoop. |
| For anyone lucky enough to have a water | | | | Food always taste better outside. That's why |
| feature in her or his outdoor living area, the sound | | | | outdoor grills are so popular, and there are so |
| of gently flowing water is a true pleasure. Perhaps | | | | many to choose from. Depending on whether you |
| nothing brings peace of mind like water; whether | | | | are a gourmet outdoor chef or a basic outdoor |
| it's a stream, a pond, a pool or a fountain, it's a | | | | cook, you can choose an elaborate outdoor stove |
| treat for all the senses. | | | | or a simple grill. Before you make your purchase, |
| With high gas prices, a weak economy, and costly | | | | investigate the various options, look at quality and |
| plane fares, many people are choosing | | | | safety features, and consider your cooking needs |
| "staycations." They spend their vacations at or | | | | and preferences. Gas grills are very popular these |
| near their homes--taking small trips, perhaps. For | | | | days, but charcoal still works great. With a simple |
| staycationers creating an additional living area out | | | | charcoal grill chimney, you can light your fire |
| of doors makes staying at home something to | | | | without using a smelly and dangerous lighter fluid. |
| look forward to. With a new patio, deck, or | | | | You'll never regret the time you spend outdoors. |
| sunroom you won't miss all the hassle and | | | | With a little planning and creativity you can have |
| expense of traveling; you'll be happy to entertain | | | | the comforts of indoor living plus the pleasures of |
| friends and family in the comfort of your newly | | | | outdoor living. |