Make the Most of Your Outdoor Living Space While the Warm Weather Lasts!

Fire up the BBQ and invite friends and family for one big final cookout. Make sure there’s tables, chairs and dinnerware enough for everyone. Break out the lawn games too: Washer Toss and Tower Stacking are great crowd-pleasers and will help to work up some hungry appetites. The late summer sun is still plenty hot, so consider adding a gazebo to offer shade between game play. You can also keep the party going into the evening with an outdoor movie theatre. Cushions and candles will add comfort and ambience, and an outdoor fire pit will keep people cozy if the night turns chilly. 

It’s also a good opportunity to catch up on outdoor projects like redoing the deck or replacing that rickety fence. If time won’t allow, you can always apply a fresh coat of paint or stain to keep up the appearance. If you have kids, consider a weekend project like building a playhouse or sandbox picnic table. When work is done, why not take the family on one last outdoor excursion. Fishing and camping are a great way to wind down the hazy late days of summer.