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Fire Pit or Money Pit? 9 Ways to Avoid Overspending
Fire Pit or Money Pit? 9 Ways to Avoid Overspending

Don’t do built-in seating. Your butt (and budget) will thank you for it.

Indoor evenings on the couch are so last year, especially in a place like Santa Cruz County where the outdoors are accessible nearly year-round. Literally. Relaxing around a fire and under the stars is about to be the place for a perfect night. But a built-in fire pit can cost upward of $5,000 for an above-ground, propane-burning brick fire pit without installation. That’s a pricey upgrade.

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Homeowner TipsLiz Kroftbackyard, home design, outdoors, home tipsComment
3 Ways to Extend Your Outdoor Living Season
3 Ways to Extend Your Outdoor Living Season

Make an outdoor living area comfy long after the sun sets or the leaves turn with outdoor lighting, a patio heater, and a glowing firepit or portable fireplace.

Light the Deck or Patio

The sun sets sooner on your outdoor living space in the fall, but that shouldn’t limit the hours you use your deck or patio. Adding low-voltage or solar outdoor lighting fixtures lets you party or relax well after dark.

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Homeowner TipsLiz Kroftbackyard, home design, home tips, outdoor spaceComment