Once deck building is complete, you have a beautiful, customized outdoor extension of your home. Take full advantage of a new deck this summer by finding different ways to enjoy it. Decks are versatile. To help you maximize their many uses, here’s a list of ideas for on-the-deck entertaining.

Take Advantage of Your Custom Deck All Summer

1. Board Game Nights

Use your deck to host a board game tournament. Set up your game of choice and provide plenty of cushioned chairs. Light a few citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away, and dig into an old-school classic or a new favorite with friends and family.

2. Backyard Barbecues

Celebrate the end of deck building with a barbecue. Invite the neighbors as well as your family and friends, and fire up the grill. Add veggie burgers and vegetable kabobs to a menu of assorted meats to accommodate all guests’ dietary preferences. If everyone brings a side dish or dessert, you can keep the party going for hours and send guests home happy and fully satisfied.

3. Water Fun

Kids love to splash, and adults love to see them having fun. Set up a kiddie pool on your waterproof deck and let them cool off on a weekend afternoon or night. Pull up chairs for the adults, and pass around the snacks and the sangria. And turn on the sprinkler so that pets and older children have a play zone for cooling off, too.

4. Late-Night S’mores

Celebrate summer with late-night sweets, something geared to excite children’s love of toasty and gooey treats. Let them stay up past their bedtime and indulge in a feast of traditional s’mores. String up twinkling lights and spray on insect repellent to ward off bugs. Citronella candles and mosquito-repelling plants such as mint and basil will also keep pests at bay.

Deck building is among the many construction services provided by the Naugle Construction Company, home improvement experts that have served Columbia, MO, and Boone County for over 50 years. They’ve earned a reputation for quality, affordable work, including concrete repairs and screen porch additions. Call (573) 474-9444 today to schedule an appointment, or learn more about deck building, patios, and porches by visiting them online.