We live for summer in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. It’s the time of year when the sun is a reliable partner for outdoor activities, from boating on Lake Sammamish to relaxing in our backyard patios and pools. It’s also the time many people plan outdoor living upgrades to update patios, install hot tubs, and add other outside amenities.

If you’re planning an outdoor project right now for your Issaquah home, it’s the perfect time to add a piece that makes every activity more fun – a backyard sound system. Whether it’s an update to something that’s already there or a complete outdoor makeover, here are four popular outdoor amenities made better with an outdoor audio system.