Daily Deals from a Nerd Mom

Do you fancy having a few more dinners outside with your family? It’s one of the best ways to have family time, that also just happens to incorporate a bit of sunshine, fresh air, and the sounds and sights of nature. That’s never going to be an unhealthy way to spend your time! 

But most yards need a little work doing before they can become an outdoor dining paradise. As such, here are a few tasks you’ll want to get out of the way before you pop up an outdoor table and chairs.

Set Up an Awning

With an awning in place, you’ll be able to use your outdoor dining area in all weathers. They can provide hardy rain protection, break cold winds as they come rushing in, and provide plenty of shade when the sun is directly overhead. 

Awnings can be retractable too, meaning you can have them fitted onto a nearby wall, and with just a press of a button, they can fan out or retract back in. That means you don’t have to buy a free standing awning or gazebo, which can be difficult to fit into a yard, and can also be quite flimsy. Many people have had garden equipment like this carried away on the wind before! 

Eliminate Any Pest Problems

Your yard is going to be filled to the brim with pests – that’s just a simple fact of nature. But when it comes to your yard, and being able to use it safely, unhampered, and without wasps landing on the food every five seconds, calling out an exterminator can be very beneficial. 

This is especially true if some even nastier bugs have decided to call your yard their home. Mosquitoes, for example, can be rife in the summer months – which is likely to also be the time you want to have as many outdoor family dinners as possible. 

Call out a verified mosquito control company to take care of any nearby nests or possible infestations before setting up your dining area. They’ll be able to safely move the mosquitoes away, as well as prevent them from coming back, and you’ll be able to enjoy your yard space without fear of being bitten. 

Decorate Round the Edges

No outdoor dining paradise will be complete without some proper decoration around the edges. Potted plants and interesting planters can be easily placed down, as can fence panels to provide a little more privacy for the family. 

You can also string lights between the fencing and the house, across the awning we mentioned above, and down the legs of the table you’re eating off of. This can make the whole area look ten times more picturesque, and that’ll always provide a lovely backdrop for the family to spend quality time in. 

Is your yard doing much right now? If not, why not turn it into an outdoor dining paradise that you’ll want to spend all your time in? Family dinners have never looked better!

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