Backyard projects are a fantastic way to get out of the house and get those creative juices flowing. Get the whole family together and brainstorm how to customize your space so everyone can get the most out of it. Whether the hands-on approach isn’t possible or you just want to kick back and relax, these ideas can easily be sub-contracted out to the professionals.
- Create an outdoor living area
- Outdoor sound system
- Build seating and storage benches
- Build a deck or patio
- Add a retractable awning
- Lay down artificial turf
- BBQ grill
- Pool / Jacuzzi
- Firepit
- Temporary (transportable)
- Permanent
- In-ground
- Above-ground
- Add walkways to yard amenities
- Stone
- Colored gravel path
- Concrete
- Wooden pathway
- Brick
- Light up the area
- Patio lighting
- Walkway lighting
- Landscape lighting
- String lights between trees and the house
- Add a shed to store landscaping tools out of the elements
- Update fencing
- Paint or varnish
- Install a fountain
- Tree swing
- Garden
- Decorative
- Zen/meditation area
- Vegetable Garden
- Herb garden
- Greenhouse
- Compost bin/pile for garden
- Tuck this away from the common area to avoid any unpleasant smells or annoying bugs
- Fertilize the yard/ landscaping to promote growth
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