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Outdoor Living Summer seems to always be on the horizon for those
It is common for many Florida homes to have an
There are many options when it comes to furnishing
of us living in the Sunshine State. Luckily for us, the
outdoor patio or lanai connected to the home. While
your outdoor oasis whether you are looking for
First Coast is the perfect place to enjoy the sweet
these areas can be a good addition to a home, many
traditional wood, cast iron or aluminum, but nothing
sunshine. If you plan on entertaining, there is no
are small and in certain situations, may not be the
will protect your patio furniture and décor better
better way to enjoy the great outdoors than with your
best use of limited space. Updating an outdoor
than enclosing your outdoor patio. An enclosure
very own outdoor oasis. Imagine entertaining friends
area is a guaranteed way that homeowners can
offers needed protection from the Florida elements
and family and stepping outside onto a patio with
utilize all the space possible whether by converting
including rain, wind and the sun’s harmful UV
sounds of a waterfall pool, comfy chairs, glittering
their lanai, adding a patio cover, an awning or a
rays. No one wants to walk out onto their beautiful
party lights and a firepit.
screen enclosure. The latest LightStream Home
enclosure to find wet, soggy, sun-faded cushions
Many people have begun living a much more
Improvement Survey found that 77 percent of
complete with dust, dirt, mold and mildew. With a
homeowners had plans to renovate their homes
vision and plan, the perfect outdoor oasis is possible
with almost half of those homeowners planning on
to turn from a dream into reality. The product is an
accomplishing outdoor renovations before working
oasis that you can share with family and friends.
chairs and a grill. Life was not as focused on creating
on indoor improvements throughout their home.
With lush, blooming foliage, gorgeous patio furniture
a dazzling backyard oasis to soak in the sun and
An updated, enclosed outdoor area is the perfect way
and the relaxing breeze of a beautiful Florida day,
Florida’s beautiful weather. Outdoor enclosures are
to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors all year long. A
on the top of the list of desired home improvements
patio enclosure or lanai provides some control over
and additions. For example, companies like Lifetime
the elements protecting you from inclimate weather,
coffee or evening entertaining.
Enclosures can turn homes from simple living
and even allows you to watch a beautiful sunset in a
If you are still not quite sure where to begin in your
spaces to year around vacation spots by bringing the
relaxing space. Besides giving you protection from
search for the perfect backyard oasis, contact a
indoors outside with a warm and welcoming addition
weather, a lanai or patio enclosure will also give you
professional. With a vision and plan, professionals
to your home.
additional privacy and security.
such as Lifetime Enclosures, offer free estimates and
active lifestyle with more emphasis on the outdoors compared to years past. Several decades ago, a backyard patio was very minimal, consisting of a few
you can take back your day with an enclosed outdoor oasis–the perfect place to enjoy that morning cup of
can turn your dreams of the perfect outdoor oasis into reality.
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