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Showering outdoors after a day of playing in the surf, digging in the garden, or taking a daylong bike ride is the ultimate in summer relaxation.

Designer/builder Ethan Fierro celebrates the creativity and whimsical inspiration of summer with this collection of original outdoor shower designs he’s uncovered from coast to coast. He offers dozens of examples for homeowners to choose from, all pictured in stunning color photographs, ranging from the simple showerhead on the side of the cottage, to semi-detached and freestanding structures. Accompanying text describes the design and material elements involved in each example.

Beginning with the basics, Fierro includes an overview of basic plumbing and structural requirements, along with suggestions for incorporating a wide range of building materials, including stone, wood, metal, frosted glass blocks, earth, concrete, tile, stucco, and landscape vegetation. His plans are environmentally sound and mindful of cost-saving techniques, with ideas for repurposing found and recycled materials.

Fierro exhibits his own inspired aesthetic in the final chapter with illustrated plans for six fantasy showers, including a tree house, a vineenclosed frame, a stained-glass nautilus, and an underground cavity with a hole for sky-viewing. The Outdoor Shower will set free the inner spirit—and the inner builder—of any summer-home owner.

If you want to enjoy a unique shower experience within the comforts of your home, then consider installing functional and trendy outdoor showers. Their addition will allow you to easily rinse off dirt from your body thus eliminating the need to rush to your indoor bathroom.Moreover, the presence of a functional shower outside your home can help elevate the overall look of your yard or pool area. If you have more money to spare, you can even choose to install a beautiful outdoor shower enclosure, where you can enjoy the best shower pleasure.

Installing an outdoor shower is a fairly simple task. Like any DIY project, you first have to prepare the materials that you need. Moren often than not, outdoor showerheads are typically mounted 7 to 8 feet above the ground. You can either mount them to an available wall space or you can use shower poles to hold them. If you decide to install a free-standing shower, make sure that you also purchase the necessary pipe fittings and attachments needed to complete the shower installation. You may opt to buy prefab outdoor showers, which are already equipped with all the components that you will need.

Find an appropriate location to install the shower. It would be best if you place it in an area nearby the main water pipe so you won’t have to use numerous piping connections and attachments. If you are using prefab shower kits, all you need to do is to follow the instructions stated in the manual. Assemble the shower components as instructed and then attach its piping connections to the main water line. Be sure that the valve of the main water line is turned off while you do this. After installing the shower, double check if all the connections are fitted properly. Then, open the water valve to check for leaks. If no leaks are noted, then your newly-installed outdoor shower is now ready for use.