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It’s time to move outside. The whole

world (more specifically, your yard) is

waiting, full of fresh air, sunshine and soft breezes.

But is it ready?

To fully enjoy your home-outsideyour-home, you need a lovely patio or deck, the right outdoor furniture and a few extras — such as an efficient barbecue.

Use the following tips to help you create your perfect warm-weather outdoor living (and entertaining) environment.

PATIOS

There are more options for a patio than a slab of concrete under an overhang outside your home’s sliding glass door.

The trend today is toward enclosed patios. These are bright, airy sun rooms that capture heat and light with tall arched windows and skylights.

A contractor who specializes in patios can explain options such as garden windows, wood beam ceilings, brick or block walls, lattice covers, window awnings, sliding doors and more.

If all you really want is to cover that ugly concrete slab, consider one of the

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