Make this summer the best one yet!

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With summer just days away, now is the perfect time to start prepping your backyard and patio for barbecues, pool parties and more.

Here are three areas you’ll want to focus on:

Swimming pool. If you’re lucky enough to own an underground pool, make sure the chemicals are adequately balanced and the vents are operating properly. You’ll also want to monitor pH levels and keep any debris from building up with a pool skimmer. If you have children, make sure to install a pool fence as well.

Patio area. A patio provides an excellent space to socialize and spend time with friends and family members. Adding lounge chairs, a porch swing or another fun form of seating like outdoor bean bags can make get-togethers even more enjoyable. If you enjoy cooking, you may want to consider adding a grill, smoker or fire-pit as well.

Lawn and garden. Even if you aren’t a green thumb, there are plenty of vegetables and flowers that thrive in California’s mild summer weather. From bell peppers and tomatoes to cucumbers and carrots, options abound.

Are you ready to get to work? If you’d like to upgrade your backyard but aren’t quite sure where to begin, we invite you to attend the Anaheim Home & Garden Show. It will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center August 17 – 19.

There, you’ll be able to:

  • Discover exciting new products, time and money-saving services, the hottest styles in home fashions.
  • Obtain fabulous ideas for home remodeling and decorating.
  • Browse hundreds of entertaining and inspiring exhibits, attend free do-it-yourself seminars, and enjoy savory cooking demonstrations.
  • Experience first-hand the newest and most exciting products and services for both the interior and exterior of your home.

We hope to see you there!