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After taking a break for the Christmas holidays, it's now a New
Year and time to plan for the coming season. |
In the winter a few years ago, my late husband and I took a trip to the Smoky
Mountains where we rented a little cabin with a hot tub. It was so nice, we
decided to create our very own hot tub in our back yard.
Since we didn't have a lot of
money over and above the cost of the actual tub, we had to improvise the foundation
by laying landscape timbers on the ground after we leveled a 12' x 12' area. Of
course, we did have to hire an electrician to put in a separate circuit and
outdoor outlet for the filtering system.
My husband built a little surround with 2x4's and then hung
Bamboo Rollups
for privacy. It was very cozy. The best thing around today is a
6 Foot Redwood Spa-N-A-Box
hot
tub. It's easy to install!!
This is the time of year to enjoy a hot tub!! Put it on
your patio or porch - where ever it's level. There's nothing like soaking in hot
water in the freezing cold. Your body will LOVE it!
If you haven't already done so, now is the time to place
nesting boxes out for owls, woodpeckers, flickers and birds that might
be staying all winter in your yard. This spring your yard may be home
for some babies!
Here's a
Nest Box
 that
allows you to watch the whole process from inside your window. Putting
some reflective one-way film on the window will eliminate their seeing
you. |
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Snowing where you are? Here's a
nifty machine that will help you clear the path. And, while you're at it,
wear some
Heated Cargo Pants
There are so many ways to enjoy winter in the backyard. Keep
kids close by with this great place to play - an
inflatable
snow bunker !! Insulated with PVC
for backyard winter fun. |
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Don't forget to plan your vegetable garden layout during
these dreary days. When the spring thaw comes, you'll be ready to plant. |
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Happy backyarding.
