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With the economy and financial fears still weighing heavy on many people's minds thoroughout the country, many people are choosing to forego the costly flights and travel costs for Summer Vacations, in favor of a 'Staycation' - or stay-at-home-vacation.
Now this is not just spending time in your living room and not going to work, a 'Staycation' typically sees people making their very own backyards into their own private summer 'resorts' !
Pools, patios, barbecues, buying extra outdoor games, backyard audio setups, even outdoor TV and Movie setups are becoming more popular - and although some of these items are not the cheapest 'toys' on the block, the savings people are seeing by not spending $1,000s on vacations, and the deep discounts retailers are giving to stimulate buyers, are making for some great opportunities for people to transform their plain old backyards into pretty fun and impressive backyard oasis spots ! - and places that the family and friends can enjoy many times throughout the whole summer !
Even simple sitting areas can create a relaxing spot
to unwind and enjoy the summer days !
Some transformations can get REALLY extensive with waterfalls, built in expanded barbecues with dual side burners, rotisseries, prep counters and built in refrigerators, and full featured entertainment setups with rec room toys like outdoor pool and ping pong tables, and retractable TV screens with DVDs and Cable feeds to watch sports events outside in Hi Def !
Now there is nothing that can completely take place of a real vacation where you can truly getaway from the daily grind entirely for a while - but if the finances are only allowing some days trips instead of week-long vacations, then maybe taking a look at upgrading your own backyard to enjoy each weekend and summer nights may be something to consider !
Happy Summertime All !!!
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Sheldon Neal is a Realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate Ltd. and can assist in all home sales and purchases in Bergen County NJ.
To contact Sheldon, please call 201-481-2891
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