Must-Have Home Features to Add Before Summer

The time is quickly approaching where coats and scarves are swapped out for swimsuits and beach towels. This year, add some new features to your home to help it get ready for summer too. Make your home a relaxing summer sanctuary this year with just a bit of time and effort.

A Deck

With the extra time being spent outside for summer, it’s good to have somewhere in your own backyard where you can relax. A deck is a fantastic addition to any backyard for the summer time. Not only does it boost the look of your backyard, it also adds more real estate value to your home should you ever sell it. A deck provides you with a space in your yard where you can set up furniture or a grill, and just relax. If you invest in a deck, you’ll be able to have people over for barbecues and summer parties where you can enjoy the sun. Having a deck also makes yard work less burdensome, because it takes up space. 

Add a Pool

Swimming is the ultimate summer activity. There’s nothing better on a hot day than to splash and soak your cares away. Instead of paying for a pricey pool membership, or risking the busy public pool, install one in your own backyard for easy access. However, you can’t just dig a hole and call it good. You need to follow specific laws when you have a pool in your backyard. Depending on where you live, there are different laws in place that control how close a pool can be to a neighbor's property, or if you can build one in your neighborhood. Check online to study up on the regulations in your area. 

Add a Fire Pit

Chances are, your memories of summer are filled with images of roasting marshmallows or hot dogs over a fire. Recreate these with your family by installing your own fire pit in your backyard. Fire pits are relatively easy to DIY, but if you want something a little bit nicer or refined, there are companies that build and install fire pits for you. Fire pits are the perfect place to sit on a summer night with friends or family. Whether or not marshmallows are involved, the fire pit is a great spot to relax and enjoy summer to its fullest.

There’s no need to travel far from home to enjoy the summer weather. Investing in some of these projects is less expensive than a vacation, and will provide you with summer memories for years. With a few added features, your home can be the summer oasis of your dreams!

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