Backyard projects are a fantastic way to get out of the house and get those creative juices flowing, especially as the warmer weather is finally upon us. Get the whole family together or tackle a solo project 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 subcontracted out to the professionals.
- Create an outdoor living area
- Outdoor sound system
- Build seating and storage benches
- Outdoor Recreation Area
- Lay down artificial turf
- Gym equipment
- Pull up bars
- Monkey bars
- Courts
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Build a deck or patio
- Add a retractable awning
- BBQ grill island
- Pool / Jacuzzi
- Above or below ground
- Firepit
- Temporary (transportable)
- Permanent
- In-ground
- Above-ground
- Add walkways to yard amenities
- Stone
- Colored gravel path
- Concrete
- Wooden pathway
- Brick
- Glow in the dark path pavement
- Light up the area
- Patio lighting
- Walkway lighting
- Landscape lighting
- String lights between trees and the house
- Fence in the side yard for trash bins and other unsightly necessities
- Add a shed to store landscaping tools out of the elements
- Update fencing
- Paint or varnish
- Install a fountain
- Tree swing
- Fertilize the yard/ landscaping to promote growth
- Plant native plants/trees
- 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
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