by Joann Johnson

Created on: April 07, 2007   Last Updated: April 25, 2007

To expand your living space you must bring the inside of the house to the outside.It must represent a place where you will fill comfortable and be relaxing.It must be great for entertaining and recreation.It must have something that represents all the family.I saw the top ten outdoor kitchens on tv and they were beautiful.I could never afford something like that but I did come away with some ideas.You can have a screened in porch with all the necessities on it or just a brick patio set up with what you need.It all depends on the individuals wants and needs.Landscaping is always very warm and inviting in an outside living space along with beautiful brick patios.After you get your groundwork all laid out then you can fill it with what makes you comfortable.You can put in a small stove and refrigerator with a few cabinets that are weather resistant.You can put in comfortable chairs and tables to match.You can put in lighting and even small outside burning pits for heat if it is a chilly night.There is so much you can do with your imagination.You can also go to the library and pick up a book on outdoor living and get some great ideas from them .You can take and piece your idea haven together in no time and at a minable cost if planned right.

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