Article: Outdoor space perfect for easy summer living

Outdoor space perfect for easy summer living

By MICHAEL WALSH

Sunday, July 20, 2003

The instinct among human beings to enjoy open spaces is as natural as their instinct to find shelter. But to indulge that impulse effectively at home, you must have the equivalent of outdoor rooms, spaces that are every bit as alluring, inviting and comfortable as indoor areas.

For a porch, patio or backyard deck to be truly livable, it has to meet the same standards set for indoor rooms. It has to cater to physical, visual, emotional and even spiritual needs.

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