Family-Friendly Outdoor Living
Safe and Comfortable Backyards Provide a Prime Location to Staycation
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Higher gas prices and smaller discretionary budgets are leading some families to “staycation” instead of vacation. This increasingly popular trend provides a way to gain a bit of rest and relaxation without spending too much money. Designing a safe and comfortable backyard can help homeowners create a staycation oasis that will be around for years to come – making for a worthwhile investment.
When it comes to outdoor living, alternative options provide consumers with long-lasting, low-maintenance solutions. Companies like TimberTech offer a 25-year limited warranty on all products, and the low-maintenance qualities of composite and PVC decking and railing allow homeowners more time to enjoy the outdoors.
Try these three fun staycation ideas right at home:
Splishin’ and Splashin’
When the hot weather strikes kids, adults and pets alike will seek relief from the heat. Floating in the backyard pool or running through the sprinklers are great water activities to help the family and guests cool off, but wet feet can cause falls on the deck.
Decking products like TimberTech XLM exceed ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements for slip-resistant surfaces, and handrails for stairs provide added safety. In addition, hidden deck fasteners like CONCEALoc keep unsightly and dangerous nails and screws at bay, and composite materials are splinter-free, so bare feet aren’t a problem.
Barbeque Fun
Staycations can make pricey restaurant dinners a thing of the past. Instead, try an outing to the local farmers market to pick up some fresh favorites and grill a popular dine-out meal right at home. Worried about spills and messes? Don’t be. Earthwood Evolutions decking cleans up easily with a simple soap and water solution and it boasts a 25-year stain and fade warranty.
Camping-out Under the Stars
Setting up a pup-tent or sleeping bags on the deck brings a whole new spin to glamour-camping. The family can relax, tell fun stories and enjoy quality time together while still enjoying the comforts of home.
Worried about critters coming in or pets going out? TimberTech’s wide array of railing options and their new Gate Kits provide safety and security options for almost any preference. To light the way to the indoors – and for kids who are afraid of the dark – LED DeckLites provide additional safety.
So before planning a vacation, consider a staycation right at home. It’s an investment that will keep on giving, year after year.
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