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Backyard Designs
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February 08, 2019
There is something magical about sitting under the stars while watching some stars. As the heat and humidity fade along with the sun, the summer nights start to shine. With movie tickets at the current prices, it can be pretty costly to take a small family to the movies on a Friday or Saturday night. Backyard movie nights are fairly easy to set up and can help save some money. Watching movies with friends and family can be a great way to beat the heat, or spend time together in the evening.
When planning a movie night, often the most difficult part of creating a great event is finding free time to spend with family and friends. Now that the movie night date is set and the screen is set up, there are a few ways to put some nice touches to provide an excellent experience. The following are some steps to take to ensure the perfect backyard movie night.
Proper Set-Up
Setting up a simple screen, such as a white blanket or bed sheet against the side of a house, is low cost and an effective way to broadcast the movie. The main cost is finding a projector. Basic projectors will run about $50, which may be a nice investment if movie night becomes a standard activity during the summer.
In addition to the projector and movie screen, there are a few other steps to ensure a fantastic time. Importantly, ensure that everyone can hear the movie! Although an outdoor sound system may be a great touch for your backyard, a full sound system might not be needed for movie night. You can find small Bluetooth speakers for a reasonable price and you will only need a few to
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February 08, 2019
Summer means a lot of things. For some, it means summer vacation. For others, it means summer projects. A great summer project that combines friends, family, and fun is installing an outdoor speaker system. We all know that summer music provides some great memories, so why not add some fun music to the stories. Listening to music outside is one of the best ways to embrace the #RelaxPlaySwim attitude. The classic summer BBQ is turned up a notch with a great surround sound system to play music as everyone enjoys the summer sun. One of the great things about this summer project is that once the sound system is installed, then it will last for years. This is a project that takes some time to do right but is worth the investment as it provides years of enjoyment for future springs and summers. Even if you are not the handiest person, the in-store equipment is very good at providing specific instructions to help install the speakers.
Step 1: Preparation To provide a great surround sound experience, the first thing to do is take a look at your backyard. All of the decisions on the type of speakers relate to how much of the yard should hear the music. There are some starter landscape questions to ask, such as - Where do people hang out during parties? - Is there a deck or patio? - Do you have a pool? - Are there any areas to avoid? - How many trees do you have that can support a speaker? These questions will help you think about what type of speakers fit your yard. For example, if you have a small yard, but a nice sized deck, then that simplifies your decisions. People will likely stay on the deck, which means you can likely use standard outdoor speakers and mount them to the deck or house. Alternatively, if you have a pool, then you’ll want to consider speakers that fit into your pool deck area. There are some great speakers designed to fit into poolside p