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You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This steadfast advice isn’t just for interviews and first dates; it’s also applicable to your home.

Stylish decking, trendy outdoor furniture, lighting, plants and cushions are just some of the many options available to create the perfect outdoor space. Cabot’s brand manager Amelia Lutz believes creating an alfresco space with the wow factor needn’t be difficult or expensive as it all comes down to good planning and a dash of creativity.

With three kids, Alice and Dennis Oliver spent years looking out on a backyard that was dominated by a huge lawn, a trampoline and a tire swing. But after their youngest child graduated from college, they decided it was time to transform their San Mateo garden into one designed for grown-ups.

Fire and ice, sometimes in the form of chilled beverages, are becoming the centerpieces for some outdoor tables. Today’s multi-functional tables add ambience and ease to entertaining, with fire pits, coolers and planters designed into the tables.

Ahh the backyard – it’s served you well all summer. But now the seasons are changing and colder weather is on the way. Which means you need to prime your property from the ravages of winter. That’s right, it’s time to winterize!