Best Tips For Winterizing Your Outdoor Living Space

With the official start of Winter on the horizon, it’s about time you considered how to protect your outdoor living space from all that Mother Nature has to offer.

While this may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Winter months, with all of the time and money that you’ve already invested in creating your dream living space, it’s imperative that you take proper measures and prepare for winterizing your outdoor kitchen and living space.

We want to be clear and make sure that you know that Winter should in no way deter you from enjoying the luxuries of your outdoor kitchen. However, for many, the colder months and Winter weather changes are typically accompanied by a decline in outdoor living space usage. With this in mind, we’ve prepared a list of our top tips for winterizing your outdoor living space!

These are some of the most important details that we recommend you consider to ensure that you’ll be enjoying a flawless outdoor living space for years to come!

1) Unplug to Unwind

Be sure to unplug any electrical chords that may be providing power to any appliances and outdoor accessories. This may include any outdoor lights, fridges, speaker systems, and more. If you’re not anticipating much interaction with your outdoor living space, then there really is no point in keeping such things plugged-in. This can also help save you money on your upcoming electrical bill!

2) Turn Off Your Gas Lines!

If you’re winterizing your outdoor kitchen, shutting off any gas lines that may be used for your outdoor grills or pizza ovens is an absolute must and can be dangerous if unnecessarily left on.

Moreover, be sure to shut off any water pipes (that supply your outdoor kitchen) and to clear out your outdoor kitchen sinks! This is to avoid the chances of having any of your pipes freeze over and potentially burst.

3) Store Your Outdoor Furniture 

While some furniture pieces are designed to be able to weather any storm, many chair cushions, tables, and more may not be. With potential snowfalls that are capable of ruining your expensive furnishings, be sure to tuck any necessary items away in your basement, shed, or whatever your storage area may be.

4) Clean Up Your Outdoor Kitchen!

There’s nothing worse than coming back from your indoor hibernation and returning to a dirty kitchen space! So do yourself a favour and clean off any dirt and leftover remnants of food from your outdoor kitchen space. This includes clearing out any food that still might be in your fridges and freezers, as well as wiping down any countertops and grills to ensure no critters are left scurrying about!

These are just a few tips to ensure the longevity of your outdoor living space and we recommend you follow them to protect your outdoor investment from all that Winter may have in store. For more design tips and advice on how you can build the backyard of your dreams, be sure to check out our other articles!