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5 Epic Improvements to Your Backyard

We're talking pizza ovens, pool bars and mini beaches, people

We’ve already showed you eight ways to spruce up your patio for the warmer months. And while canopies and pendant lights are classy touches, sometimes you need to go big. Here, five ways to take your outdoor space to the next level.

A Wood-burning Pizza Oven

Two-words: game changer. These bad boys, which heat up to around 800 degrees, are by no means cheap. But can you even put a price on being able to make piping-hot homemade pizza pies whenever the craving strikes? We think not.

A Mini Beach With A Fire Pit

No ocean view? No problem. Bring home the bohemian vibe of a beach bonfire with a fire pit surrounded by sand.

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A Swinging Bed

Hammocks are all well and good, but they don’t hold a candle to giant swinging patio beds complete with comfy pillows. After all, you’re going to to love your posh new patio so much, you might just want to sleep out there.

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An Outdoor Movie Projector

Reclaim the nostalgic feeling of going to a drive-in movie theater by installing a screen that overlooks the pool, so you can float while watching your favorite flicks. Note: You’re gonna need some epic inflatable rafts.

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A Pool Bar

Channel the feel of a beachside resort with an in-pool bar and underwater stools. Because God forbid you need to leave the water to get your hands on a piña colada.


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