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The 5 Rules of Backyard Tech

Why should the home have all the fun? Bring electronics outside for high-tech backyard entertainment


Don't worry, be happy: Up the backyard's wow factor with electronics that don't require nail-biting, like a waterproof TV. Image courtesy of Outdoor Waterproof TVs

These days, the inside of a home is, undoubtedly, the center of the electronic world. With televisions, computers, surround-sound speaker systems and countless other gadgets, technology is in every room - and it's stretching into the outdoor world as well.

"There isn't a lot nowadays that you can't put outside," says Mike Voyles, the owner of Galesburg, Ill.-based Home Infatuation and Design, an outdoor home furnishings retailer. "Outdoor kitchens, stoves and grills are just as nice as their indoor counterparts. If there's something you want outside, you can get it." From state-of-the-art wet bars to beautiful lighting treatments, the backyard is the new modern, luxurious space - here's how to make sure it stays that way.

1) Protect your tech

Not any TV is right for use outdoors. Even if covered, humidity can corrupt the inside of flat-screens. Joe Pantel, the owner of Garden Grove, Calif.-based Outdoor Waterproof TVs, says that a TV specifically designed for outdoor use will also help with glare from the sun, so look for TVs with anti-reflective glass. "Regular TVs blackout - you can't see the picture if the sun is too bright," he says.

2) Think big

Speaking of TVs, you'll want a flat-screen HDTV that you can see from more than 5 feet away. This is ideal for large barbeques in the summer, or positioning in front of a hot tub.

3) Catch the wave

Make sure, if you haven't already, to route your home's Internet connection through a wireless router with a large range. This will turn your back patio into a Wi-Fi hotspot, like a private outdoor café.

4) Light it up

People often take their backyard lighting for granted, but it is a very important aspect. "You want to make sure you have lighting on your pathways, as well as where you spend most of your time," Voyles says.

5) Learn to share

Your neighbors are probably going to find out about your sweet outdoor setup sooner or later; it's going to make you pretty popular. Be ready and willing to host a few barbecues.

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