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Ideas for Outdoor Living

Design your dream patio or porch, check out your favorite pools, or steal an idea for dress up your outdoor space.

Ideas for…Fresh-Air Showers

Fun and functional, outdoor showers keep sand at bay.

Outdoor Shower Built Near a Sand Dune
Photo by Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn, Text by Allen B. Bunting

Do Your Research

• Check local codes for building and drainage restrictions before starting your project.

• An outdoor shower may tax your hot-water system, so consider updating the system before installation.

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Outdoor Shower Built Near a Sand Dune

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