Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

With the days getting warmer and our desire to spend more time outside growing stronger, it would be no surprise if an outdoor living remodel is on your mind. For many homeowners, a backyard transformation is often based on a full wish list of features that encompass wanting a fun and relaxing space for the family and an inviting setting for entertaining. We spoke with Kevin Werbrich of Werbrich's Landscaping about outdoor living projects, and here are three often overlooked things he says you may want to consider.

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This outdoor living project in Sycamore Township can be best summed up with the theme of "inclusion". A multi-purpose space with lots to offer, the project transformed a hum-drum backyard into an oasis of options for everyone. 

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With the expansive and impressive Ohio River valley just out the back door of this Western Hills home, it was important to design a space that would provide a variety of options to take advantage of the view. Neal's Design Remodel partnered with Werbrich's Landscaping to establish zones throughout this outdoor living project that form a series of vignettes, each with their own character for different types of outdoor activities, to create a large, cohesive backyard renovation worthy of the panorama beyond. 

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There are many factors that go into the curb appeal of any given home. Style of the neighborhood, look of the home, taste of the homeowner, size of the yard or home, color, budget, climate... the list goes on. While there's no easy "curb appeal formula" that can be applied across the board, there are some standard things that factor into the curb appeal of any home.

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