This Weekend: Make Your Outdoor Space An Oasis

The best thing about warmer weather is the opportunity to greatly expand your living space. Instead of huddling inside like you did this winter, emerge from your four walls and head outside. Think patios, front stoop, porches, decks or backyards. Now’s a great time to make them feel fresh and new again, primed for maximum enjoyment all summer long.

Do a Clean Sweep: Once the snow is gone, sweep your outdoor space, clear out any dead branches and leaves from the deck, and get rid of broken flower pots or any other detritus left over from last year.

Ready Furniture & Equipment: Clean all your outdoor seating and tables. Tune up your lawn mower and prime your grill (or get the blades sharpened on your push mower). Check to see if your garden hose leaks, and fix or replace it. Whatever you use, make sure it’s all in working order and fuel is stocked for summer.

Perk Up Your Patio: The outdoors is already nice as it is, so it’s pretty easy to give a style boost to your space. Plant something green, paint a piece of furniture, and light it up so you can use the area all night long.

Remember, as with all of our Weekend Projects, just do what you have the time and energy to do. And hey, if you don’t feel like dealing with the stink, choose one of our other weekend projects to get done.

→ SHOW US YOUR WEEKEND WORK! Share your tips and photos of your Weekend Project work on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #ATweekendproject.

Leigh Vigil is ahead of us! Her outdoor space is already looking put together, colorful, and relaxation-ready.

Check out the entire 2016 Plan for a Healthy & Happy Home to access all the Weekend Project ideas and download our May Home Checklist while you’re there. It’s a great, low-pressure way to keep your life running smoothly and maintain a happy & healthy home!