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Improving Your Backyard Tips

February 10, 2021 by Rhonda Gales 2 Comments

Today, I’m sharing Tips for improving your backyard. If we want to improve our quality of life, we need to start improving our backyard, and start enjoy it. There are many ways to improve the look of your backyard. Possibilities include planting new plants or upgrading your garden furniture. It is very important that just as our house is harmonious and everything blends, the design in your backyard and garden should also blend. Furthermore, it should have a uniform look and a sense of harmony.

Tips for Improving Your Backyard:

Install a Pergola

One way of improving your backyard is to install a pergola. Installing a pergola in your backyard will increase your outdoor living space, and give you a shaded area to enjoy. Furthermore, you can enjoy a pergola even when it’s raining. However, it is suggested that you consider the quality of the wood before you install it. A high-quality wooden pergola will last years with quality wood. Additionally, it will make your backyard garden a place for entertaining guests, having your child’s birthday party, hosting a baby shower or just relaxing with family or friends. If you need to remove trees to get more light, consider a reliable tree removal service.

Install a High Quality Space

Another tip for improving your backyard is to consider different entertainment areas. You can divide your backyard into different spaces. For example, you can use one part of your backyard for an outdoor seating area, a dining area, vegetable garden, butterfly garden, rose garden or more. Use your imagination. If you need ideas, visit spaces of vegetation and seating.

Invest In Your Vegetation

It is very important that we invest not only in the construction of our deck, balcony or pergola, but we must invest in our garden area. When we design and plant our garden area, we should invest in quality flowers and other vegetation. When our gardens does not have colorful flowers, it can be boring. We should also consider the areas in our garden that are shady or sunny. You must purchase your plants based on sun or shade. Be sure to plant a few fruit trees and yummy vegetables.

Invest in a Quality Garden Design

If we want to improve our property and make it more inviting, we should not only invest in the interior design, but also in the design of the garden. Make sure that it has a sense of harmony and aesthetic beauty. These elements will help upgrade your outdoor living experience, and raise the value of your property.

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Improving Your Home’s Value Tips

February 6, 2021 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Today, I sharing outdoor living space tips on improving your home’s value. With more people spending leisure time at home, more people are considering their backyards more carefully. If you’re one of them, you will want to ensure that your investment won’t be lost when you sell. There are outdoor features that will improve your home’s value. Furthermore, it will make your outdoor space more enjoyable.

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we live our lives. This includes our wants and needs when it comes to home. Understandably, the real estate landscape has transformed. Which, is why leading real estate referral company HomeLight went to the experts to get a feel for the market. HomeLight’s Q4 survey of more than 1,000 top real estate agents, indicates that more people are remodeling and tackling big home projects. As a result of the pandemic, backyards are a focal point.

If you want to upgrade your yard area, know what’s popular in your area and which projects have historically high returns on investment.

Improving Your Home’s Value:

1. Fire Feature

The nation’s top backyard feature is a fire pit. Approximately, 54 percent of agents say buyers are seeking homes with backyard fire areas. If you’re in the Northeast or Midwestern part of the country, fire pits are the top outdoor feature. There’s nothing like sitting around a fire with friends and family on a crisp, cool fall evening. For inspiration, check out these fire pit design ideas from HGTV.

2. Privacy Fence

If you really want to kick back and enjoy your backyard, it’s nice to know that you’re not on display for the neighborhood. For this reason, 48 percent of agents say that privacy fencing or hedges are the second most popular outdoor feature. Privacy fencing is also practical if you’ve got a dog or small children. It keeps your precious ones in and strangers out. If a fence isn’t appealing to you, or you’re restricted from erecting a fence, check out some of these plants to grow for backyard privacy.

3. Outdoor Kitchen

If you live in an area that’s warm or experiences mild temperatures year-round, a full outdoor kitchen ranks third on the list nationally. Forty-six percent of agents say that their home buyers say that an outdoor kitchen tops the list of desirable home features. So, if you live in the Pacific region or the South Central portion of the country, investing in an outdoor kitchen will yield a decent return on your investment.

4. Sun Shade

The number four spot nationally is held by sun shades. There are options for every budget. Approximately, 34 percent of agents across the nation say that buyers seek homes with a shaded backyard area.

5. Screened In Space

Rounding out our list in the number five spot in the nation is a screened in area. Agents say their buyers are looking for this feature in homes. Screened in porches or spaces are most popular in the South Atlantic region. This stretches from Maryland to Florida, and the is the most popular outdoor feature wanted by their buyers. With mild to moderate weather and humid summers, shaded, screened in porches or lanais provide much-needed cover from the sun and bugs.

I hope my list gives you some insight on where you should invest your money for your home investment. What tops your list.

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6 Ideas for Garden Makeovers

September 6, 2020 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing gardening advice on ideas for garden makeovers. If you don’t have a green thumb, keeping your garden looking beautiful can feel impossible. However, getting and maintaining a gorgeous garden doesn’t have to be a struggle.

There are a few simple things that you can do to give your garden a new lease on life, without having to put in hours of work.

Ideas for Garden Makeovers:

Paint some flower pots – This is an great way to add a pop of color to the garden. Remove any dirt and residue from the pots. Having a clean base is imperative for the paint to stick. Paint your pots any color that you like. Here’s a suggestion, how about painting the pots in one color and using a stencil with another color to add fun designs? Ask your children to help you. Here’s a kid-friendly garden project. To make your design last, cover them with an acrylic sealant.
Trim back any trees – If you have trees in your garden that are getting out of control, call in a professional. They will be able to safely trim any trees without risk for you. A good trim will make the trees look better and get rid of any loose branches that might fall and cause damage.

Refresh the shed – If your shed is looking worn out and tired, you can simply correct this with a coat of exterior paint or stain. Add another color hit by choosing a treatment in a bright or pastel hue. You could also stencil on fun designs, like plants or birds.
Refresh your garden furniture – While you’re painting your shed, give your wood garden furniture a coat as paint well. Choose a color that makes you smile and goes with the rest of your garden.

Repair your fencing – If you’ve had bad weather over the winter, some of your fence panels may have gotten damage or fallen over. If so, hire a fence contractor to repair or replace broken or fallen panels. You may also need to reinforce your fence posts. If there’s not much rot, you can reinforce the post with a concrete spur. If there is a lot of rot, you might need a new post. When the weather is dry, give the fence a fresh coat of paint or wood stain.

Additionally, you can make garden decorations. This is another place for kids to get involved with the garden. Even during winter, there are things you can do to cheer up the garden. Paint rocks in different and fun shades for the rock or flower beds. If you have stepping stones in a path, paint those. Buy a pretty bird or insect house, and give it to the kids to decorate. The goal is to garden together. A fairy garden, is a great idea. We could all use a little magic in the garden.