Backyard on the Lake

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This could be the best seat out of the house. Here is a home whose lakeside view only gets better when seen from this hot tub encircled in stone or the fire pit. With a stone island grill/fireplace combination, this homeowner expands the enjoyment and value they get from their home.

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For a more clever grill setup, you can install it right in the back of a fire feature, just like in this backyard. With plenty of room to prep and an amazing lakeside view, there are few better places to cook.

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This patio uses an attractive, but no-nonsense stone tile around the pool area for easy clean-up and more decorative stone around the hot tub and fire pit area. A gentle curve separating the two makes for a more pleasant looking transition.

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This is another great example of a retaining wall used well functionally while still looking great. Creating levels for landscaping can give your retaining wall more character.