Getting Your Home Summer Ready

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Expert tips for prepping your property’s outdoor space, whether you live on a lake or in a penthouse
Originally Published May 27, 2024
Photo: Courtesy of DeFranco Landscaping and Susan Kassel Photography
Enjoying everything the summer brings—from swimming and sunbathing to barbecuing and entertaining—is easy. But getting your home and yard ready for the activity-filled season is not.
That’s why in this special five-part series we’re giving you expert tips for arranging your outdoor spaces for the season, tailored to the kind of home you own.
From prepping your pool, your gardens and even your penthouse terrace, our guide will make the most fun season a stress-free one when it comes to maintaining your property.
Getting a Lake House Ready for Summer Starts Outside
There is a relaxed rhythmic ritual associated with lake house living.
Sitting on a deck drinking coffee, swinging in a waterside hammock, spending the day on the water, sipping pre-dinner cocktails under the stars then gathering around the fire pit to roast marshmallows as the sun sets on yet another perfect day.
But it takes a wealth of year-round planning, effort and even professional help to create these idyllic outdoor memories, starting with the selection of the site itself...Read More
Photo: Courtesy of DeFranco Landscaping and Susan Kassel Photography
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How to Freshen up Your Apartment Terrace This Season
When it comes to rooftop and terrace living spaces, New York City-based landscape architect Janice Parker said it’s not about what it looks like from the outside, but what it does for your soul.
“Is it a sanctuary? Is it a place where you are able to be private and feel like yourself? Even though it’s New York City, it’s also nature. The wind, the sun and the rain are really good for us,” she said.
As the weather warms up, it’s time to begin thinking about what purpose these outdoor spaces will serve and how to make the best of them...Read More
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Swing Into Summer
As America’s only ski, golf and lake resort, the summer season is an exciting time around Idaho’s Tamarack Resort.
The slopes begin to thaw and the miles of hiking trails slowly lose the Nordic and snowshoe tracks from winter, with early footsteps promising months of hiking and biking to come. Here, life moves naturally with the seasons, and it’s a pace of living that’s attracting more and more people to lay down permanent roots in this nestled portion of central Idaho 90 miles from Boise.
“They’ve done a great job of giving members new things every year to look forward to,” said Tamarack homeowner Graham DeLaet, a PGA Tour golfer whose family takes advantage of all the resort’s offerings each season...Read More
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Here’s What Your Pool Needs Before You Take Your First Dip
Nothing says summer’s coming like pulling back the winter cover on your pool and gearing up for warm lazy days and loads of quality pool time.
Before you can hit the water, though, you need to check for any damage that might have occurred during winter and make sure everything is in good working order...Read More
This Summer, the Most Worthwhile Renovation Could Be Outdoors
Whether you enjoy looking out at your property from a balcony or strolling through your grounds, revamping your gardens for the season can enhance your outdoor experience.
However, a landscape renovation isn’t just something you should jump into. From planning to maintenance, it requires careful consideration and attention to detail...Read More
Photo: Harold Leidner Landscape Architects
Photo: Patricia Burke
Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Outdoor Décor
Just like we refresh our interiors when seasons change, so should we update a house’s exterior. As summer approaches, revamping patios, porches and lanais prepares us for those sun-filled days, cool nights and al fresco soirees that lie ahead.
Before reviving existing décor or introducing new pieces, prep your terrace or porch...Read More