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As the weather begins to
warm, you’ll want to spend
more and more time out-
doors, enjoying the sun-
shine... is your backyard
attractive enough to spend
all those leisure hours in?-

If all you’ve got is a lawn
and a few shrubs, then now’s
the time to think about
creating an inviting outdoor
area, where your family can
relax or entertain friends.

t’s not prohibitively ex-
pensive to have a patio put in
professionally but you may

yourself supply store for
patios, and you can also
obtain suggestions and in-
formation there.

Aside from the simple
cement slab type of patio-
which is not so simple to
install, and probably should
be done professionally—the
do-it-yourselfer has several
options in selecting an
attractive patio design. Brick
is charming; especially with
potted plants; or you can
alternate solid cement

form boxes and alternated

with gravel or redwood
chips, are another possibil-
ity.

Whatever-type of patio you
decide on, it'll -be enhanced
all the more if you include an
outdoor fireplace. Aside from
adding to the visual appeal
and recreational facilities of
your outdoor area, it’!
probably increase the value
of your home.

If you’re ambitious enough

out with a fancier model and
have a contractor handle the
job for you, however. The
pleasure you and your family
will derive from an outdoor
brick or stone fireplace, for
instance, would be well
worth the extra expense.

An important aspect of
patio recreation is privacy. If
your backyard area is ‘not
already screened off, consi-
der putting in a garden wall
or planter. The latter can be
easily instalied with orna-
mental concrete blocks from

‘ me Squares with’ squares of ; .
find it gratifying—and more planted dichondra or grass. to tackle the job yourself, your _ building supplier.

€conomical—to install one you'll find plans for simple You find that attractive
yourself. and inexpensive fireplaces at Screenwalls or planters will

There are many materials Square stepping “stones, your local building supply qq to the beauty cf your
available in your local do-it- grouped together within 2x4 siore. You may want to goall home.

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