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Enhance Your Outdoor Space with a Backyard Fire Pit

Do you wish you were spending more time in the backyard entertaining or just hanging out with family, relaxing after a hard week at work? Here are some suggestions to make your backyard comfortable and functional:

Instant Ambiance

Adds Entertaining Space

Additional Cooking Area

Boosts Home Value

Creates Warmth & Light

1) Instant Ambiance

Adding a fire pit to your backyard creates instant ambiance with its warmth and cozy surroundings. Use your built-in fire pit to create a focal point in your yard. By making it the center of attention, people won’t be able to wait to gather and spend time around the fire.

2) Adds Entertaining Space

Forget about sitting around on the couch inside! Adding a fire pit to your outdoor area will add entertaining space to your home. And…maybe it will even get those kiddos off their video games and devices!

ProTip: Sitting around an outdoor fire pit provides a fun and natural way to entertain and make memories with loved ones.

3) Additional Cooking Area

An outdoor fire pit also adds an additional cooking area to your home. Not only can you cook up some smores, but you can easily throw a grill on top and cook up some open-flamed cooked meats, kabobs, or other delicious meals.

4) Boosts Home Value

An outdoor fire pit in one of the top things home buyers are looking for these days. This popular trend is helping boost home values and when you have a built-in fire pit integrated with your patio, it helps draw attention to your home’s architecture and the surrounding landscaping.

5) Creates Warmth & Light

A key feature of a fire pit is the cozy warmth and light it adds to your outdoor living space. While some nights during the heat of the summer might not be best for sitting around a fire, spring, autumn, and winter are all perfect seasons to spend making memories around the fire pit with loved ones.

Add a Fire Feature to Your Outdoor Living Space

There are so many options to consider when looking to add a built-in fire pit to your backyard. Choose from a variety of materials, colors, styles, and sizes. Work with a landscape professional to create the perfect custom fire pit for your outdoor space.

Contact us to learn more perks of adding a built-in fire pit to your backyard.

Is your patio old and outdated? Is your paver patio cracked, leaving it uneven and causing a tripping hazard for your friends and family? Or is your wooden patio warped and aged and giving people splinters when they walk barefoot? Just like everything else in your home, your patio needs maintenance and upkeep. You might be asking: Can these patio problems be fixed by a simple repair, or do I need to renovate?

How Big is Your Patio Problem?

To determine whether your patio issue can get by with a repair or if you need to take the plunge and just get it renovated, you must first assess the different types of patio problems to determine what you are experiencing. Here are five common patio problems so you can better determine what the best plan of action is for you.

Different Types of Patios & Their Problems

Trying to determine whether to repair or renovate your patio problem? Here are four common patio issues and information to help you make the best decision. Click To Tweet

Failing Flagstone
Shifting Patio Pavers
Cracked Concrete
Warped Wooden Decking

1) Failing Flagstone

Flagstone is a popular choice for patios because of its natural look and earthy, timeless appearance. Unfortunately, flagstone is subject to erosion, and without proper installation, you might run into drainage problems, as well as splitting. To determine whether your flagstone simply needs little repair work or if it’s time to renovate, contact a local landscape professional to discuss your options.

2) Shifting Patio Pavers

Paver and brick patios look terrific, but after some time, the pavers settle, leaving dips and uneven areas, and even create tripping hazards. In order to repair this patio problem, you need to remove the old bricks so you can re-establish a firm base. This can be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor. Consider hiring a professional to complete this job–whether you opt for a repair, or to do a full patio renovation.

3) Cracked Concrete

Concrete patios can create a number of patio issues. After time, the concrete can end up with cracks, holes, and pitting. When this occurs, you have the option of filling the cracks or completely resurfacing it. Another option is to install something completely different on top of the cracked and aging cement, like interlocking tiles to prevent further cracking in the future.

4) Warped Wooden Deck

According to statistics, there are over 40 million wooden decks in the United States that are over 20 years old. The typical life expectancy of a wooden deck or patio is approximately 15 years. If yours falls around this age, it is a good time to have your patio renovated to prevent rotting beams and other issues that revolve around aging wood.

Patio Repairs & Renovations

Whether you decide to repair or renovate your patio, it is always best to talk to a professional first. If you decide on a renovation, you should also consider upgrading your outdoor space by adding a patio cover, or even an outdoor kitchen. You can never go wrong with making upgrades to your outdoor living space!

Contact us to learn more about whether your patio problems can be resolved through repairs, or if you need a renovation.

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5 Perks of Adding a Built-In Fire Pit to Your Backyard