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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Devin Toolen

How To Stay Cool When Hosting Outside This Summer – 6 Expert Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors, Even on the Hottest Days of the Year

A sunny patio with a circular table with white umbrella, in front of a white panelled house with large windows and doors, and green climbing plants all over it.

Outdoor hosting is one of the best ways to enjoy the summertime. Whether it's brunch on the patio, an afternoon pool party, or a moonlit, al fresco dinner, nothing can ruin the mood of a day spent outdoors – well, except soaring temperatures. So how do you and your guests keep cool when hosting outside in the summer?

We spoke to hosting experts who shared their practical and creative approaches to staying cool and adding shade while spending time outside this season. Below, find their tips so you can enjoy hosting outdoors – no matter the temperature.

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