Design a Warm Winter Space Outside
As we inch closer to the winter solstice, many DIY deck builders and homeowners are looking for convenient ways to keep the good times rolling outdoors this season. Creating a warm winter space outside is the perfect treat for those feeling cooped-up inside throughout this strange year.
Find out how to create a cozy, warm winter hangout spot in the backyard quickly so you can still enjoy the outdoors and your neighbors safely through the snow!
How to Keep an Outdoor Space Warm
From outdoor fireplaces for evening chats alongside the sparks of embers to cozy, wind-blocked nooks safe to sip your glass of cider or wine; building the perfect outdoor space for your family to relax is the perfect cure to those seasonal blues.
How to Create a Warm Outdoor Space
Keep Dry with Under Deck Drainage!
Add an under deck drainage system to your upper-level deck for a protected, dry patio spot below! Choose from deck drainage systems such as Trex RainEscape, UpSide Deck Ceiling, and ZipUP UnderDeck Drainage to protect your covered lower-level relaxation spot from snow drips and icicles throughout the winter.
Spark Up a Firepit!
Whether crafting a DIY firepit from extra building materials such as bricks, stones, or metal or purchasing a straightforward firepit kit from a big box store - adding a backyard bonfire spot is a wonderful addition for an outdoor space!
Remove any snow and ice from the area and dig roughly 5 to 6 inches below the ground surface for the location of the firepit. Add a steel ring, or several steel pieces to the dug out sides of the pit for increased safety. Then finish and accentuate the edge of the structure with decorative stones, bricks, or a covering.
Block the Wind with Privacy Panel Walls!
A popular backyard building addition for the 2020-2021 year, DIY privacy walls and privacy panels increase the seclusion of your home's backyard space while also obstructing winter winds! Ideal for nosy neighbors or loud public spaces nearby, installing privacy panel walls can prevent snow drifts from taking hold in your yard.
With stunning DIY privacy wall options from leading brands such as Barrette Privacy Screen Panels and RDI HideAway Rail, add a view-blocking spot as tall or long as you need to complete your outdoor living space.
Add Outdoor Space Heaters!
Adding a propane or electric space heater to your outdoor seating area can immediately help bring the warmth of the indoors out. Available in numerous designs, shapes, and styles finding one to suit your home's outdoor aesthetic can be easy!
With a certain increase in demand this 2020 winter, availability may be a bit difficult for some. If an outdoor space heater is exactly the item your backyard area is looking for, we recommend shopping today!
Screen In a Porch!
The perfect midway point between the lovely warmth of living rooms and the brisk chill of the blustery winter outside, screened-in porches offer an area blocked off certain breezes and winter debris. From sipping cider in the mid-afternoon sun to an evening peek at the calm of the snow-covered nature in your backyard, a warm three-season porch can truly be great year-round!
Get your porch screened-in this weekend for a holiday season everyone will be sure to remember! Top deck screen manufacturers SCREENEZE® and Westbury ScreenRail are in stock and available to ship out today!
Have Individual Blankets Handy!
Sometimes the easiest trick to enhance the feel of your outdoor living space is the most simple: blankets! Store any extra warm blankets your household may have outside in waterproof bins for easy grabbing when guests get chilly.
