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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Wilson

8 backyard covered patio ideas – expert approved ways to adapt your set-up for year round living

Covered patio with outdoor room and outdoor fireplace.

Your patio takes center stage during summer as the ideal place for hosting and relaxing. But if you feel it's an under-utilized space during the rest of the year, take on board one of our expert suggestions on how to turn your patio into more of a year-round destination.

Depending on your climate, backyard covered patio ideas can be a simple fix, such as adding a canopy or sail shade to make the space more usable during hot weather. Alternatively, it can mean installing a state of the art retractable awning or even going for a full remodel with a patio enclosure to create the outdoor space of your dreams.

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