Hot tubs have become increasingly popular — with good reason. They can be used year-round, thus giving you a better return on your investment. A spa shelter is a great way to get even more use and pleasure out of your hot tub. Hot tubs promotes relaxation, offers all of the benefits of hydrotherapy and, with its therapeutic qualities, it can be a boon to people with back pain and sore muscles. In fact, the word “spa” is an acronym for the Latin “salus per aquam”, which literally means “health from water.” Ancient cultures – including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans – used spas for therapy and relaxation. Need inspiration? Just contact us or have a look at the many pictures sent to us. Create your own backyard paradise at Outdoor Living Today. the-rejuvenator
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Spring and summer is the time for backyard entertaining, whether it’s a simple sandwich lunch with a few friends or a patio party for the neighbors. With a little creativity, you can entertain friends and family in style. If you’re hosting a nighttime event, consider some creative lighting choices to highlight various areas of the backyard to create more visual interest. Need inspiration? Just contact us or have a look at the many pictures sent to us. Create your own backyard paradise at Outdoor Living Today. the-backyard-entertainer
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Thinking about getting away from it all? Instead of dreaming about when you can take your next vacation, why not create a year-round escape in your very own backyard. It doesn’t take much to transform a space into a place you can truly relax. Think comfortable seating, lush foliage, and a small pool to cool off in during those hot summer days. Pair this with an outdoor serving area and pool change room and it will rival the amenities of a five-star resort. A small investment in your staycation paradise will create big happiness for years to come. Just be prepared for serious neighbour envy. Need inspiration? Just contact us or have a look at the many pictures sent to us. Create your own backyard paradise at Outdoor Living Today. pool-change-room
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Fort, tent, teepee, or playhouse. Whatever the name, kids love a hideout to call their own. Maybe it’s a place to make mud pies, gather a gang of friends, read or make-believe. While the activities may vary, playhouses create a space for kids’ imaginations to run wild. They are also an excellent way to foster independence and help build self-esteem. So why not go beyond stringing up bed sheets and encourage your child’s creativity year-round with a durable outdoor playhouse. Need inspiration? Just contact us or have a look at the many pictures sent to us. Create your own backyard adventure space at Outdoor Living Today. playhouse-escape
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It’s a gorgeous summer night. The family is gathered on the deck drinking cold lemonade. The barbeque is on and smells delicious. You venture down to your garden and harvest heirloom tomatoes, red lettuce, Russian kale, sweet orange peppers and Italian parsley for a big, beautiful salad. The tomatoes are warm from the sun, and you can taste the freshness in the greens. It is like a farmer’s market in your backyard. After months of tending to your plants, watering and watching them grow, there is simply nothing more rewarding than to finally enjoy and share the fruits…or vegetables of your labour. Need inspiration? Just contact us or have a look at the many pictures sent to us. Create your own backyard space at Outdoor Living Today. garden-bed
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Fort, tent, teepee, or playhouse. Whatever the name, kids love a hideout to call their own. Maybe it’s a place to make mud pies, gather a gang of friends, read or make-believe. While the activities may vary, playhouses create a space for kids’ imaginations to run wild. They are also an excellent way to foster independence and help build self-esteem. So why not go beyond stringing up bed sheets and encourage your child’s creativity year-round with a durable outdoor playhouse. Need inspiration? Just contact us or have a look at the many pictures sent to us. Create your own backyard paradise at Outdoor Living Today. playhouse-project
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Many of us find that spending time alone can be an enjoyable thing. Limiting distractions and allowing time for reflective thought is a great way to tap into your own personal creativity. Isn’t it refreshing when you can finally take time to breathe and just be. Maybe it’s just an opportunity to clear out your cluttered mind…to get back in touch with yourself. I often find that some quiet time in the backyard can be totally relaxing and liberating. Having your own space to retreat to can help remember all the wonderful things in your life. Need inspiration? Just contact us or have a look at the many pictures sent to us. Create your own backyard paradise at Outdoor Living Today. pergola-solitude
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McMillan defines a sense of community as a feeling that members have of belonging, a feeling that members matter to one another and to the group and a shared faith that members’ needs will be met through their commitment to be together. The science is clear about the benefits of community. Of course, our parents and grandparents generations didn’t need statistics and research to tell them that a sense of belonging to a greater community improves your motivation, health, and happiness. That was the outcome but not the motivation for community. Sharing a space outdoors can be a wonderful opportunity to connect. Need inspiration? Just contact us or have a look at the many pictures sent to us. Create your own backyard paradise at Outdoor Living Today. community-gazebo
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Wedding planning is well underway for those celebrating their BIG day in 2016. Selecting a venue that is both available and reflects a couples’ personal style can be difficult. It comes as no surprise that many couples are choosing to tie-the-knot in their own backyard. This comes with many perks including a unique venue, the freedom to celebrate until the wee hours of the morning and the option to serve food and drink of your choosing. So why not take the funds saved on venue rental and say “I do” with a wedding pergola? It will make for an amazing day! Need inspiration? Just contact us or have a look at the many pictures sent to us. Create your own backyard paradise at Outdoor Living Today. wedding-pergola
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With the revelry of the holidays behind us, many of us are thinking about vacation time, the sunshine and those long summer days. Summer is gathering around the outdoor fire pit, the smell of barbecued food, delighted children squealing at the sound of the ice cream truck and laying poolside soaking up the rays enjoying a tropical cocktail. It won’t be long now and these sweater days will be long behind us and we will be welcoming summer with open arms. Need inspiration? Just contact us or have a look at the many pictures sent to us. Create your own backyard paradise at Outdoor Living Today. pool-shed
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