Date range column in SharePoint List?

I have a request to provide a date range in a custom list. Other than providing two Date columns in a custom list, any recommendations on a snazzier way to provide this?
Thanks!
Scott

you will be better off with the two columns.
there aren't any other options built-in... but even though it'd be possible to (custom dev) add a "date range" field, it wouldn't be nearly as useful as you'd like it to be.
you're better off with two columns.
Scott Brickey
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