While all homeowners enjoy chilling out in the living room, having a soak in the bathroom, or relaxing in the bedroom, there’s nothing more relaxing and peaceful than sitting outdoors in your garden and being in touch with nature. Whether you’ve got tons of garden space or you simply work with what you have, there may come a point when it’s time to spruce up your outdoor sanctuary.
More and more homeowners are opting for outdoor home improvement projects. It doesn’t matter how much your splurge either. Minor projects can transform your garden for the better. To give you some inspiration, here are some popular outdoor home improvement projects to consider tackling this year. We promise they’ll not only liven up your garden but increase your property’s value too!
Add Decking
If you love being outside enjoying your garden space, you’ll want to have something to sit and relax on. No, we don’t just mean a chair to sit on! Adding decking to your outdoor sanctuary can be a great way to spruce up your space while having an area where you can relax with loved ones and get the most out of your garden. You can use your decking space to entertain guests too. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, summer BBQ, or a much-needed catchup with pals, adding decking is a no-brainer.
Decking adds plenty of aesthetic appeal and can also boost your home’s value. You’ll have more storage space too. Just be warned, your decking may need planning permission should it cover more than 50% of your garden, or if it’s installed higher than 30cm off the ground.
Build a Fire Pit
We all know how unpredictable the great British weather can be. One minute it’s sunny and glorious, the next a chilly breeze sets in. This means if you’re outdoors enjoying your garden, you may want to retreat indoors quickly. For those who want to stay outside in the fresh air, you can’t go wrong with having a cosy fire pit in your garden.
Having a fire pit in your outdoor space can help you relax and unwind. What’s more, if you love entertaining, you and your guests can stay nice and toasty all night long! Just make sure you’ve got lighting to guide you. Those looking to sell up in the near future will benefit enormously from having a fire pit too. This is because many homebuyers look for extras like these in the garden.
Plant Trees
While tree maintenance isn’t the most exciting of projects, it will certainly pay off. Planting trees has an abundance of benefits, not only for your garden but for the planet too. Trees help in fighting climate change, cleaning the air and helping you breathe, and preventing soil erosion. The good news is planting trees isn’t hard to do!
If you plant and grow trees in your garden, you will enrich the soil and nurse it back to health. Before undertaking this project, you may benefit from conducting a tree survey on your existing ones. It’s wise to look to the professionals like Arbtech, who are experts in tree surveying. They offer unbeatable prices and are known for their unbeatable speed.
Install An Outdoor Kitchen
For those always slaving away behind the hob, you’ll know only too well how hot and sweaty it can get when you’re making a roast dinner or a fancy curry. As the saying goes, if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen and consider cooking outside! Many homeowners install outdoor kitchens for numerous reasons. For starters, an outdoor kitchen keeps smells outside. An outdoor kitchen can also add value to your property.
Those who want to be more eco-friendly will be happy to know outdoor kitchens can lower your energy bills too. If you like entertaining, you can cook up some delights while chatting away to your guests. Understandably, outdoor kitchens don’t come cheap, so you will have to budget for one. If you don’t mind splurging and want to truly ramp up your garden space, installing an outdoor kitchen may just be the answer.
Add Outdoor Lighting
When the sun sets, your garden can really come to life – in the form of lighting that is. Having a pretty, illuminated outdoor space is a real feast for the eyes and encourages you to spend more time outside. Whether you like a nice glass of wine in the summer months before hitting the hay, or you want to have a late night snack in the fresh air, you can add lots of lighting in your outdoor space so you can sit, relax, and enjoy your garden.
Outdoor lighting does far more than just boost aesthetics. Unfortunately, burglaries do occur regardless of where you are in the UK. For that reason, the more lighting you install in your garden, the more of a deterrent it will be for thieves. Stylish, effective exterior lighting can elevate your home’s kerb appeal too.
Invest In a New Roof
When you’re outdoors enjoying your garden space, there may be unsightly things that catch your eye, like your roof. Over time, your roof will sustain wear and tear from harsh weather conditions. This can cause your roof to weaken and potentially be a real threat to you and your loved ones.
Now is the time to inspect your roof for any signs of damage. If you have missing tiles or shingles, you will need to have them replaced. Alternatively, you may want to consider replacing your entire roof. This is a job best left to the professionals, rather than going down the DIY route.
Rather than splurging all your cash on your home’s interior, setting some money aside for your outdoor space can truly pay off. Whether you do something as minimal as adding outdoor lighting or you fancy getting your hands dirty and going down the route of adding decking or an outdoor kitchen, there are plenty of projects you can undertake this year.
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