Daylight savings time ends at 2am on Sunday, November 2^nd.  Although moving the clocks back leads to shorter days of sunlight as we move further into fall and then winter, it does not have to signify the end of your backyard enjoyment.  Whether you spend time outdoors during the daylight hours or after dark, there are certain features of your outdoor space that you can take advantage of long after temperatures start to cool.

One feature of backyards in NJ that enjoy use long after the heat of the summer months have passed, and even after daylight savings time ends and the darkness comes earlier, are outdoor kitchens.  Even if the weather dictates that you eat indoors, many families still love the taste of food that is cooked outdoors, whether on a gas grill, in a smoker or by some other means.  There’s no reason why you can’t continue to utilize the amenities in your outdoor kitchen no matter what the weather may be.  Sure, you may only want to run in and out between cooking spurts or you may have to don a jacket or even eventually, a hat and gloves, but there’s no denying the delicious food you’ll walk in the house with for your family to still enjoy.

If you are lucky enough to have a pizza oven installed outdoors, you’ll certainly not want to give up on the tastes you can savor from this cooking method.  Cooking this way cannot easily be duplicated indoors and there is no reason you need to wait again for spring and summer to arrive in order to enjoy the unique and delicious tastes that can only be created in a wood-burning pizza oven.

For those who still like to spend outdoors, even when temperatures dip, that time can be made much cozier and toastier if you have an outdoor fireplace in your backyard.  In fact, many families look forward to the cooler days and nights of fall and winter so they can really get the most out of this fabulous outdoor amenity.  There’s nothing like enjoying the crisp cool outdoor air while sitting around a roaring fire to keep you warm.  Not only does it feel good, but it can lead to many enjoyable moments and happy memories.

While there’s no doubt that you need to close up your pool by the time daylight savings time ends, there are many other features of your backyard space that you can surely enjoy all year round.  All you need to do is to dress appropriately for the weather outside, no matter what it may be.  Once you’ve done that, spending time in the fresh outdoor air can be a welcome addition to any day or night and can prolong the enjoyment of your backyard oasis long after summer has passed.

For more information about making the most of your NY or NJ backyard all year round, or to add an outdoor kitchen or fireplace to your backyard oasis, call Millenium Stoneworks at 732-519-1112 or 347-723-6990.