Backyard
PARADISE in your own backyard
BY JIM BENDER
T here’s a whole world of possibilities of how to create your own little backyard paradise these days. It starts with how homeowners can maximize the space available to develop their own Shangri-La. "There’s a huge variety and availability of so many different products and ideas. I think people, now more so than ever, are looking to create those spaces that are more for outdoor living,” says Tanisha Kosc, manager of the McMunn & Yates Building and Supplies Pembina Highway store. “It’s an additional room outside their home that’s tailored to every family, to every person about what they do or want most out there, whether that be gardening or entertaining or whatever focus they’re looking for.” Depending on the space available, homeowners can simply build a deck or patio. They can also add gazebos, summer houses, pergolas, fireplaces, swimming pools, saunas, hot tubs and so on. Outdoor kitchens are another popular option.
122 PARADE of HOMES SPRING 2024
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