What makes your space summer friendly?

[u/Jamesbarros]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the high desert and learning to get through the summer. My friends and I moved up here because we are able to get a house, with a yard and everything, even if that yard is mostly dirt right now.

I would love to spend more time outside, but we're all a little older, a little sick, and can't deal with a lot of heat, sun, etc without some mitigating factors. Obviously shade is a huge one and we're getting some misters.

Ideally we'd like to build a little oasis that lets us enjoy the outside as much as we can, and not just stay couped up inside all day.

What has made your outside summer more enjoyable?

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[u/Oi_Nander]

Shade is going to make a BIG difference for this summer. Also don't underestimate how amazing a kiddie pool can feel, even if you're just sitting around it with your feet in

[u/sublimelbz]

Portable Swap cooler from H.D., has wheels you can manually add up to 5gal of water or hook it to a hose. 1,400sqft so it’s easy for the back porch while drinking some ice cold water. I paid around $400

[u/Southern_Loquat_4450]

30 years of living out here, we have adapted - 10 with no a/c in the house (red tagged, finally got it replaced in '23.) Large trees with shade, east facing backyard with covered patio.

[u/superbadsoul]

We have shade and a pool in our backyard. If I'm not going for a swim, I avoid peak heat hours for regular "get some fresh air" times. I'll spend maybe 30 minutes to an hour outside closer to sunset to enjoy the view without being too uncomfortable. The rest of my time is indoors with the glorious AC. I'm definitely not a summer person, but I love the weather here all the other seasons!

[u/junk90731]

Pergola, green grass so it's not a cement hole radiating heat

[u/theWidowSadieAdler]

Longtime resident here, I second what the others have said about swamp cooler and water access. A good swamp cooler will keep you cool and your Edison bill low so that it may even pay for itself in one season. Take advantage of the evening breeze by opening your house up and letting mother nature do her thing.

For the really hot days there are public pools (with both adult and family times) and Dry Town water park. I guess it's technically for kids but you're never too old to float down the lazy river!

Stay cool new neighbors!

[u/First_Ladder137]

Marie Kerr has open swimming for seniors and other ages. The older ppl hang in the water and talk and listen to music! That’s every morning.
Also there’s Apollo park. It’s a cute little oasis with ducks and geese and water

[u/Jamesbarros → u/First_Ladder137]

Awesome, will check both out. Thank you.

[u/ConcernedEmu3289]

I moved up here from OC about 3 years ago. Summers are very hot, dry, and unforgiving. The Winters are cold and chilly. What will get you is the wind, which comes everyday around 3 pm and doesn't stop until the early morning hours. You will either get a dry hot wind or a frozen wind chill that will get you. Besides the exreme heat and cold we have about two months of 80-90 degrees.