There are a lot of ways to make dramatic changes to your backyard, and no shortage of ways to fit your specific needs. When it comes to making a major change to your outdoor space certain project types will provide a larger impact. Whether your ideas are grand or small, these projects will make a huge difference to your yard. Here are four ideas for major outdoor living projects that will make a big difference to your backyard.
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Spending many hours in the backyard is a staple of life for many Cincinnati families. Whether this time is spent as low-key family hang-out time or friends are visiting, having an outdoor living space that works for a variety of situations is ideal. We've combed through our gallery of past projects, and have come up with several ideas for converting your backyard into a space that works no matter what you need.
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When you invest in an outdoor living space, one large consideration is the bang you'll get for your buck throughout the year and the changing weather. Southwestern Ohio and the surrounding areas experience a wide range of seasonal weather patterns, and the thought of putting your budget into something you may only get to use 4 months out the year can turn many homeowners off. The good news is that there are ways around that by utilizing some clever designs and helpful products.
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This is an excerpt from our Homeowner's Guide to Outdoor Living. You can read the full outdoor living guide here.
If you do a lot of summer entertaining at home or just enjoy cooking family meals on the grill, an outdoor kitchen is likely high on your wishlist. Outside kitchens can be quite similar to their interior counterparts with the variety and practicality of modern outdoor appliances available to homeowners. To start deciding what you’d like in yours, you’ll need a specific list of the type of kitchen and entertaining activities you would like to be able to do outside. Think about how you like to work in a kitchen. How much food prep space do you need? Would you want your kitchen to include seating for family and friends and for conversation when you work? How would you prefer to manage clean up? How much storage will you need outdoors or would you prefer to do all the prep work indoors and use the grill area strictly for cooking?
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