Charlotte Home Improvement: Make Your Yard Your Refuge

What’s the best thing about your Charlotte home? Many people say it’s their yard. Outdoor hardscaping has become a hot commodity for home buyers in Charlotte. No matter your lifestyle, there are many things that you can do to improve your outdoor space as well as your quality of life.

Here are a few ideas to help you get more enjoyment from your yard:

Relax: Install a hammock for relaxing in the shade

Enjoy meals outdoors: Add an outdoor table to make eating outdoors enjoyable.

Start a garden: Whether it’s a vegetable, herb or flower garden there is nothing more rewarding than eating food or smelling flowers that you grew yourself. Start small if you’ve never gardened before. Like anything, it’s easy to get burned out if you bite off more than you can chew. A few of your favorite vegetables and herbs will ensure success this year and have you planning more for next year.

Install an outdoor fireplace or fire-pit: This is not the cheapest of features to add to your outdoor living space but, Charlotte home buyers are gravitating to homes that have this additional feature.

Install a water feature: You can put in a fountain or a pond. These needn’t be elaborate constructions, as there are small ready-made versions available that are most definitely affordable.

Invest in solar-powered lighting: Options range from path lights that have built-in solar collectors, to string lights, to glow-in-the-dark globes that make your yard a magical nighttime delight. With no power cords to trip on, installation is a snap, and, of course, none of these features will add to your electric bill.

Day or night, there is nothing like having your own outdoor space. If you’re looking for a new Charlotte home with a yard you can make your own, call me or email me.