{"id":1164,"date":"2023-04-17T14:19:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T20:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norfolkplumbinginc.com\/why-your-home-needs-an-outdoor-shower\/"},"modified":"2023-04-17T14:19:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T20:19:58","slug":"why-your-home-needs-an-outdoor-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/callpowells.com\/norfolk\/blog\/why-your-home-needs-an-outdoor-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Benefits of Outdoor Showers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Houses that have outdoor showers are always reminiscent of summertime, vacation, and luxury. However, there are many practical reasons why everyone needs one! While they seem most appealing during the hot summer months, they can be very convenient year-round to help keep your house clean, your drains clear, and your floors pristine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only are outdoor showers fun and useful, but they can also be very simple to install. If you\u2019re still on the fence, here are some reasons why your home needs an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/room-decorating\/outdoor-ideas\/g1950\/outdoor-showers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Ideas for outdoor showers\">outdoor shower<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keeps dirt outside<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re coming in from working in the yard, your kids are playing soccer in the rain, or the family is coming home from a day at the beach, the last thing you want to do is track all that dirt, mud, and sand into your house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The worst part is that even trying to clean up once you\u2019re inside is a hassle as the particles can scratch up your floor and clog your drains! Being able to rinse off outside solves all these problems!&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-195879-3218986.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20180622-2-700x610-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2684\" width=\"496\" height=\"432\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bathing your dog<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all love our furry creatures. However, bathing them is another story. Washing your dog in the bathtub is a big challenge and the aftermath is a huge mess complete with a hairy clogged drain. With an outdoor shower, you can get your pets clean while keeping your bathroom clean!&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lets you cool off on a hot day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the hottest month of the year! Can you think of anything more refreshing and peaceful than hopping in a cool outdoor shower at the end of a long, sweaty day? Me neither.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-195879-3218986.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4Jee-Ooutdoorshower.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2685\" width=\"647\" height=\"430\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keeps your pool clean<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a long day at the beach, it\u2019s tempting to cool off with a quick swim in the pool. By all means, indulge! But not before rinsing all that sand off in the shower! Getting sand in your pool will make it dirty and significantly less fun, so it\u2019s a good idea to always rinse off before hopping in. You should also be sure to rinse the chlorine off your body after getting out of the pool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having an outdoor shower nearby to use makes these rules easy to follow.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact us!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor showers are a fun, practical, and useful addition to any home that will surely increase the house\u2019s value. The best part is they are relatively simple to install! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about adding an outdoor shower to your backyard, call <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-195879-3218986.cloudwaysapps.com\/about\/\" title=\"About Us page for plumbing company Norfolk Plumbing\">Norfolk Plumbing<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:757-466-0466\" title=\"Call us today!\">757-466-0466<\/a>. We know you will love the results!&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Houses that have outdoor showers are always reminiscent of summertime, vacation, and luxury. 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