Recreate that backyard bliss

(NC)—When you were a kid, your backyard was an adventure waiting to happen. Just because you're an adult doesn't mean you have to give up on the idea of finding paradise on your own property. Here are some tips to turn your own yard into an outdoor oasis.

Warm Water Retreat
Remember the thrill of running through the sprinkler or enjoying a dip in the kiddie pool on a warm summer day. But wait a minute – that water was freezing. If you want a slightly less shocking way to cool your family and Fido down and extend the outdoor water play well into the next season, install a single-handle, hot-cold outdoor hydrant faucet from Moen. This faucet is the only one of its kind on the market, capable of delivering a mix of hot and cold water from one spout, with only one handle. To add to your peace of mind outdoors, the single-handle, hot-cold faucet offers an innovative temperature limit stop mechanism, assuring that the water never gets too hot for little hands (or paws).

Dig This
As a kid, having a sandbox in your backyard was the ultimate treat. Now that you're grown up, instead of castles, you are growing flowers, fruit and vegetables. This job requires more than just an old sand pail and a plastic shovel. For the former sandboxer turned avid gardener, a potting bench is the perfect backyard amenity. Look for deluxe models with soil trays, tool hooks, drawers and compartments for all of your grown-up gardening tools.

Light Your Fire
Nothing beats a bonfire on a cool autumn evening – roasting marshmallows around the warm, blazing flames. How about a fire that looks amazing and can be used year round? The Gizeh outdoor fireplace from Rais stands out in the garden, with its sleek, triangular shape and its ever-changing colour. Plus, this fire does much more than toast marshmallows – it doubles as a barbecue grill to facilitate al fresco dining for the entire family.

This year, don't allow summer to pass you by without taking time to enjoy life's simple pleasures. With a few cool summer additions, you can enjoy paradise in your own backyard.

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