As some of our favorite recreation spots shut down last year, many found themselves wondering how they could bring their favorite parts of their world into their own homes. Pool sales alone skyrocketed.

According to com, Thomas Epple, chief executive of Only Apla Pools in Indiana, reported that sales for steel and composite pool walls spiked 200% in 60 days last year. And they weren’t the only ones on the rise.

From decks designed with sunrise yoga in mind to virtual driving ranges for golf fans, there is no shortage of ways to bring your favorite sport to your backyard.

We might not get a ton of freezing nights in Florida, but that hasn’t stopped built-in patio systems and state-of-the-art fire pits, fireplaces, and fire tables from popping up in houses throughout the state.

Even if the temperature isn’t plummeting, the warm glow of a fireplace is the perfect touch for a cozy night at home or an open-air dinner party.

Energy-efficient electric patio heaters that use infrared heat - perfect for windy nights - are a fast-growing trend in beachside houses, and can be mounted in ceilings and on walls.

Stuck inside for months, many turned to the garden for a reason to get outdoors and see the fruits of their labor in real-time.

One “Gardening Insights” marketing survey cited by Illinois Extension revealed that 75.84 percent of respondents ages 29 to 39 reported spending more time gardening in the last year.

Now, carving out dedicated spaces in yards for gardens, or even building greenhouses just steps away from the back door offers the chance to beautify a space and cultivate a new interest.